Christening Presents

[archhippy]

I'm relying on you to come up with sane answers for once.its my sisters goddaughters christening in a few weeks and she dos'nt know what to get her apart from the typical silver gifts or bible anything else ? oh and what should she wear?you guys are great at this so please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

[archbishop]

A case of wine of 2003 vintage which will be ready to drink in 18/21 years time.I can't help with what to wear as I don't have that problem.

[banana]

The last Christening we went to ( this summer ) was seemingly typical of 'occasions' now. You wear whatever you like ( having closely observed the guests at the other 4 Christenings in the church at the same time)- unless of course it is a society do in which case a big hat seems to be appropriate. As to gift - as the baby is a godchild then a more personal present -such as an engraved locket/bangle -plus the bible wuld be nice. If your sister is flush ( the lowest amount you can buy is �100 worth) then premium bonds are a good way of giving money to a child and can be added to with each passing celebration.

[paulz]

Royal Mint produce special sets of coins with the year of birth ' see their website, or get her a set of commemorative stamps. Daughter got several silver piggy banks, we opened a PO book for her. Other good ideas I've heard of are Bank Accounts, Premium Bonds, and National Saving Certificates. Another nice gift is something like a charm bracelet to wear when she's old enough to look after it [then each birthday you're never stuck for a pressy!] or the Beatrix Potter ceramics are good - keep the box too - it'll add to the value. As to clothing; wifey & I disagreed, I wanted something smart, practical & that she could wear again [I lost!] she had a Christening gown that now, 8 years later is gathering dust in the back of the wardrobe. As the saying goes, very nice but neither use nor ornament!

[coggles]

There are plants, roses, trees etc with so many different names that you would probably be able to google and find one with the same name (or most of it) as the child. You could buy and plant one and watch them both grow.

[brawburd]

doodlebug, if you mean what the godmother rather than the godchild should wear (men!) - I personally think anything smart (trouser suit, dress) fits the bill and its a terrific excuse to wear a hat (if the mother is wearing one).

[melandraf]

Easy... Dress like you are going to a wedding. Buy baby a premium bond....

[archbishop]

Steady on Braw I've seen you naked. Was it a christening?