Christening event ???

Kaye1

Ask. I turned up with husband suited and booted to a Christening once and the father of the child was in double denim while the Mum was in a skirt and t-shirt.
We stuck out like a sore thumb. Now, I always check, just in case it is a casual affair.

engineer_amy

suki1964 wrote: »

Here in NI suited and booted is very much the norm, everyone dresses in their finest no matter what age

Traditional silver presents are still welcome

Very true - I would usually say people attend christenings dressed very similarly to how they would dress if they were a wedding guest. Shirt and tie for men, dress or smart trousers and top for female.
Although at my niece's christening, the godfather of another child christened at the same time was decked out in addidas 3 stripe trackies and hoodie, and gold curb chain - the very definition of "pure spide". Or another occasion the grandfather was in 3/4 length cargo pants and flip flops


Godparents usually give a silver christening spoon or coin, ive seen plenty of vouchers or clothes given as presents now a days

Newly_retired

At the church I attend, where christenings are part of the main service, the christening party are usually smart, formal but not overdressed, whereas their friends stand out in their posh garb, more suitable for a summer wedding. Most of our regulars are fairly informally dressed, just ordinary everyday clothes usually, but a few in jeans, one regularly comes in his leathers, some in suits, most men in ties.
Best plan is to check with the family.
As for presents, I have given, over the past few years, book of children's prayers or Bible stories, children's cutlery(usable from age 3-7), photo frame, money. Hope this helps.

Money_maker

Just been browsing the (sold out) MSE spode offer and clicked the supplier for their kids clearance. There are some items here like cutlery etc which may be suitable http://www.park-promotions.co.uk/acatalog/cskids.html

Ganga

peachyprice wrote: »

Depends on the reason for the christening, some view it as a religious service with tea and cakes afterwards, others view it as a reason to have an almighty p!ss up with the minor inconvenience of having to go to church first.

I think this is spot on,i have been to both weddings and christenings where the first question asked is " where are we going after the church? "
:rotfl:

TBagpuss

I wouldn't expect anyone other than the godparents to give gifts, but if you chose to do so something small would be fine - either a toy or book for the child to enjoy now, or you could consider something intangible - buy a tree throguh the woodland trust or soething of that kind

Faith177

We brought our friends little girl a build a bear toy for her christening and put the date of the christening on the certificate they came with it 5 years later and she still takes it everywhere

Person_one

I tend to get a really classic children's book in a nice, illustrated, ideally hardback version. Even if its one they can't read for a fair few years a book doesn't take up a lot of space and you can never have too many good books!

Gloomendoom

Person_one wrote: »

I tend to get a really classic children's book in a nice, illustrated, ideally handbook version. Even if its one they can't read for a fair few years a book doesn't take up a lot of space and you can never have too many good books!

That's what I keep telling my wife.

I don't think that she shares my enthusiasm.

pollypenny

ScarletMarble wrote: »

My cousin's granddaughters' christenings were in my parents' words, trashy.

Men wore polo shirts and jeans or similar. Women, strapless dresses which are more suited on beach holidays. They were both on days where it was warm weather.

Both ended with discos! The girls were too young to participate in this as were 6 months and 10 months old respectively.

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Totally inappropriate. People need to remember that Christening is a sacrament. I'm not a believer any longer, but would respect a religious service.