Ladies, Need your help on what is the best christening gift you received! I'm a Newlywed with no kids attending her first christening in years...
Do I get toys or more of a keepsake present? I was thinking an engraved spoon or something from Tiffanys but, is this something that will ever be used?
Please help! TIA
BermudaBride
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How close are you to them?
Dee7772
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I usually give money so the parents can put it towards their furtue.
Annieb
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Its my cousin (Matron of Honor at my wedding) so, pretty close.
I always feel funny giving money, any other suggestions?
Dee7772
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what about a bond? I was asking my sister what her kids got for their christenings, she said mostyl $, some picture frames. YOu could get a cross. Sorry for the stinky suggestions. I can't come up with any ideas.
BermudaBride
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Since you are close, you can get a personalized keepsake. For my son's, other than money & bonds he received: a framed poem, a frame (personalized), a rocking chair w/ his (or really his Father's) favorite sports team on it. & some other cute things. Do a search for christening gifts, you'll get some ideas. Oh and you can always try Things Remembered.
bride082003
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I usually give a bond for childs future
Salason626
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kind of wierd to ask and i know it depends on how close you are and how much you can afford but whats a typical amt if you give a bond? Need to pick up 2 today and I dont even know a ballpark.
Kris
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Well, I usually give a $50.00 bond to extended family members- cost to you only $25.00. For our niece's communion we gave a $100.00 bond and a token gift.
Elizabeth
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I give bonds, definitely better than the cash for a baby. We usually give a $200 bond to family & close friends. I'd probably give $100 bond for someone not as close.
bluegrl24ny
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One gift that I think is really sweet is the International Star Registry - where you can actually purchase a star & name it for them :) One of my sister's friends did this for her when she got married - it's really an impressive gift - they give you the star chart, and tell you how to locate your star, and official certificate and all this other stuff. I think it's about $70 or something like that, but it's definitly a thoughtful gift, and one that lasts forever! here is the link, it's worth a look, I think Good luck, and let us know what you decide on!!
