What do you give for a Christening???

neen Posted: Mar 08, 2004 01:23 PM

What do you give for a Christening???

They are having it at John Anthony's? I do not want to look like I am going above and beyond because my wedding is in May. What do you girls think is a good gift-money wise. Especially those girls who have booked at John Anthonys-thanks!

reed2be Posted: Mar 08, 2004 01:24 PM

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Do you think it could be your shower?

JZNCK Posted: Mar 08, 2004 01:29 PM

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hmmm...
if it is a christening, I would give a savings bond $50-$100 depending on who it is.. close family/friend..

Maribelle7777 Posted: Mar 08, 2004 02:03 PM

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I don't normally give a gift for a christening based on where it is, but then again I've never been to a christening in a place like JA's.
Usually they are in places like restaurants, etc.

Anyway, I normally give a bond that will mature to $100 or so, depending on how close I am to the family. And a nice sized plush toy to the child to play with now. Or maybe you can get the baby (if it's a girl) a cross on a chain?

How much do you think it is pp for a christening at JA's? I would find out and go along those guidelines as far as price-wise of the gift.

mlp924 Posted: Mar 08, 2004 02:07 PM

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I would spend $100 on one of those new bonds that mature earlier

divabride Posted: Mar 08, 2004 02:13 PM

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I agree with the other girls. $100, and I would throw in a precious moments figurine or cross for a nice touch. They have a whole collection of Christening gifts. I just recently went to a Christening and the norm was $50-$100.

JP&EP Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:20 PM

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A savings bond is usually what I give.

AJsMommy122 Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:21 PM

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most people gave us checks and savings bonds

Bebalina Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:34 PM

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Now is this $50-100 (depending to who), but is this per person or per couple?

lilqtny Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:40 PM

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savings bond or cash

Sweetness Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:18 PM

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I wouldn't do the cross without checking with the family first though. In my family it is traditioj for the godparents purchase the cross and get it blessed..JMO though....

AtticaQT Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:21 PM

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Money and somethign silver - like a silver rattle - or a box for the first curl and first tooth

Spot12905 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:21 PM

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I would give them a savings bond or cash.

aliciahelene Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:36 PM

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I am the god mother and my nephews christening is in three weeks, I am going to give 400 or 500, not sure yet, I asked my sis if she would prefer cash or savings bond, etc..Ive decided to give her cash because they are setting up an account for him and this way she can use my money howvere she pleases, if she wants to buy the bond, she can do that, if she wants it in sime type of invsetment, she can do that too. I thought of the rattle from Tiffanys and her reaction was..it just sits there, the baby wont play with it, why spend all the money on that? She is very practical and after I thought about it, I think shes right, Ill give the cash and thenI found a nice blanket for the baby that has a baptism date personalized so I may give that as well. Give what you can..dont stress about it! But for a regular christening, I would probably give no more than ahundred, that seems about average. If they are really religous, I have seen people give nice christian jewlery, nightlights, etc along with some cash.

aliciahelene Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:39 PM

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just thought too..thet price at John Anthony;s for a wedidng most likely is not the same as they would have for a non wedding party. I know this from looking at places for a potential surprise party for dh, they jack up the price if its a wedding, if its a private party for a non wedding, its usually cheaper. I may be wrong about John Anthony;s, but it is something to consider, especially is the christening is on a sunday, it should be even less expensive per person.