NWR - what would you do??

mtdr1106 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:11 PM

NWR - what would you do??

my fsil is in a new relationship - they are not calling each other BF & GF but you can sense that they are into each other.

anyway - he is going 2b godfather for his nephew and the christening is this weekend - she wants to acknowledge it by giving him a card and possibly a gift for the baby.

but what is the best way for her 2 do this??
does she addressit to him and the family - even though she has not met them?

what does she give the baby? if anything?

what would you do??

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:13 PM

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I think she should send a card to the family, or perhaps give it to him to give to his family. I think a gift would be too much for the beginning of a relationship. Is she going to the christening or a party afterwards?

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:15 PM

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I personally would only give him a card...if she hasnt met the family, I think its kind of weird to pass on a gift...is she going to the Christening?

mtdr1106 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:17 PM

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

I think she should send a card to the family, or perhaps give it to him to give to his family. I think a gift would be too much for the beginning of a relationship. Is she going to the christening or a party afterwards?

i think she is waiting to see if she gets invited from him....

so now that spins things as well - if she goes 2 the party - does she bring a gift??

and how should she write it out? to BF & family? or should she just put the babies name??

sorry 2b so spazzy - i am excited 4 her...

kissy27 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:17 PM

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Definately only a card especially if she never met these people...It would be a little weird for them to receive a gift from someone they never met!

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:20 PM

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If she gets invited to the party, then of course she should bring a small gift, but if not, then a card just for him would be good enough-and a very nice gesture.

mtdr1106 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:22 PM

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Posted by M&S Sept12006

If she gets invited to the party, then of course she should bring a small gift, but if not, then a card just for him would be good enough-and a very nice gesture.

what is a small gift?? a small check?? or like a stuffed something? or a picture frame??

cindyandkevin Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:23 PM

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I would get a card and put the baby's name, the christening is for the baby, not the godparents. If she's invited to the after-party then she could give a GC for Babies R Us. I'm sure the parents will appreciate all the help they can get!

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Nov 07, 2005 12:27 PM

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Posted by mtdr1106

Posted by M&S Sept12006

If she gets invited to the party, then of course she should bring a small gift, but if not, then a card just for him would be good enough-and a very nice gesture.

what is a small gift?? a small check?? or like a stuffed something? or a picture frame??

I would definitely go with a gift certificate...and if she wants to she can get a cute picture frame for 'Baby's First Christening' or something like that...$50 is an appropriate amount if she has never met them...