Posted by Carlos on 7/29/2013 to
Baptism
Planning your baby’s baptism may seem a daunting task, considering the importance of the event. However, with the right organization and mindset, it can go much more smoothly.
For the baptizing ceremony, it is necessary to make arrangements with your priest at least 6-8 weeks in advance. Understand what preparations and paperwork will be needed, and select wisely your child’s godparents. Once you have finalized the date and time, you can focus on planning the reception.
There are several important factors to keep in account: location, food, clothing, invitations, and favors.
Location: For smaller receptions, your own home, a local restaurant, or a church hall may suffice. For larger celebrations, renting a hall or other venue may be necessary; in such cases, make sure to book reservations well in advance.
Food: If you need a catering service, plan the menu and book the service early. If you are trying to save money, or prefer cooking yourself, then look into having close friends and family help with the food. Don’t forget to organize a baptism cake.
Clothing: Plan your baby’s christening outfit and clothes for family members. For some, booking a portrait session is also important to serve as a memento for the occasion.
Invitations: Send invitations out at least 4 weeks in advance to make sure your guests have enough time to RSVP. Include locations, date, and times.
Favors: Base the decorative theme around the color white. Gold and silver are colors that accentuate well, along with pink for a girl or blue for a boy. Favors can include small Bibles, crosses, religious bookmarks, and so on.
In the couple of weeks before the ceremony, finalize all arrangements with the priest, caterers, venue, photographers, cake store, godparents, and guests. Above all, enjoy the process: after all, it’s a wonderful occasion for both you and your child!
For the baptizing ceremony, it is necessary to make arrangements with your priest at least 6-8 weeks in advance. Understand what preparations and paperwork will be needed, and select wisely your child’s godparents. Once you have finalized the date and time, you can focus on planning the reception.
There are several important factors to keep in account: location, food, clothing, invitations, and favors.
Location: For smaller receptions, your own home, a local restaurant, or a church hall may suffice. For larger celebrations, renting a hall or other venue may be necessary; in such cases, make sure to book reservations well in advance.
Food: If you need a catering service, plan the menu and book the service early. If you are trying to save money, or prefer cooking yourself, then look into having close friends and family help with the food. Don’t forget to organize a baptism cake.
Clothing: Plan your baby’s christening outfit and clothes for family members. For some, booking a portrait session is also important to serve as a memento for the occasion.
Invitations: Send invitations out at least 4 weeks in advance to make sure your guests have enough time to RSVP. Include locations, date, and times.
Favors: Base the decorative theme around the color white. Gold and silver are colors that accentuate well, along with pink for a girl or blue for a boy. Favors can include small Bibles, crosses, religious bookmarks, and so on.
In the couple of weeks before the ceremony, finalize all arrangements with the priest, caterers, venue, photographers, cake store, godparents, and guests. Above all, enjoy the process: after all, it’s a wonderful occasion for both you and your child!
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