Your baby’s baptism is one of the most special days in the life of your child. Unfortunately, many people are still trying to catch up with the challenges of welcoming a new child into the world and don’t have enough time to prepare for the big day. This article will help you plan accordingly and we will share our ideas for making the day a memorable one.
To start, you need to decide where you are going to have the ceremony and the reception afterward, so you can order your baptism invitations in advance. Most people choose to hold the religious baptism ceremony at the church they call home. Call your church office and ask them about scheduling the date in advance, as some churches have strict regulations on when you can hold the baptism. Also, some churches require you to attend a baptism class, so don’t wait until the last minute to call the church.
Once you have the church details settled, you need to decide on a place for the reception. Before you call around to your favorite restaurant, first consider holding the reception at your home. For starters, your little baby is going to be tired after the baptism and there’s no better place for your child to nap than at home. Additionally, if your friends and family members have children and you have a yard, they might be much more comfortable at your home than at some stuffy restaurant. If home is not an option, then try to select a restaurant that is child friendly so you and your guests can relax and share a pleasant time together.
Once you have those two details settled, it’s time to order the baptism invitations. Remember, this is a very special time in your child’s life, so select a baptism invitation that will be saved. We recommend an invitation that has a photo of your child on it. People that cannot attend your child’s baptism will really appreciate a photo of the child and will at least have a keepsake for years to come. In fact, we recommend selecting one of the new photo baptism invitations from MagneticMessenger.com, as these baptism invitations will be able to be displayed right on the refrigerator.
Once you send out the baptism invitations, it is time to figure out what your baby is going to wear. Many families pass the christening outfits down from generation to generation. This is an excellent idea for several reasons. First of all, this outfit will only be worn one time, so spending oodles of money on the baptismal outfit is really a waste of money. Additionally, passing the baptism outfit down from generation to generation is a great way to connect families together and preserve the tradition of claiming that child’s soul for God. If your family does not have this tradition, then you might want to consider starting your own and buying an outfit that can be passed down to your children.
Finally, consider purchasing a special keepsake for your child to remember the event. Ideas for gifts are a cross necklace, a personalized bible, a special photo frame that you can frame your baptism invitation or another photo from the event or a memory box where you can save items from that day. Remember that once the details are all in place not to stress over things that don’t go according to plan. This is the time for God to smile down upon your child and for you to claim that child as His.
Greg James is a graphic designer and creator of beautiful announcements and invitations and owns several websites that feature chic and trendy invitations for baptisms, birthdays, weddings and other events. Greg offers advice on getting the most out of your announcements and invitations to create a special memory! www.MagneticMessenger.com
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