Some examples of wording on a Christening invite are; John and Jane would like you to join them to celebrate the naming of, Please join us for the Baptism of our son/daughter, or John and Jane would like to invite you to the Christening of their precious son/daughter.
It is not a requirement, but many people do include the names of the godparents on their child's Christening invitations. In some cases, the godparents are given the honor of extending the invitation to the Christening or Baptism ceremony, and so their names will subsequently be on the invitations. In other cases, the parents are the inviters and will honor the godparents by directly naming them on the invites.
This website shows you some examples that you can have at weddings. There are many samples for you to look at; depending on who is writing the invitation. http://www.invitationconsultants.com/sw-wedding.aspx
because the church is the place where people of CHRIST worship, or fellowship. in a CHRISTening you are promising you believe in CHRIST in public also in some churches when you get christening you become a member of the church.
Baby rings for Christening can be purchased from many different stores and retailers. Some examples that sell baby rings for Christening include Sears, Etsy, and Amazon.
Some common and popular christening favors are silver frames. Frames are good choices because they can be used to commemorate the occasion with a photo. But, Christian-themed candles, key chains, and bookmarks are also common and excellent choices for christening favors.
There are many websites online where you will find non-offending gifts for a christening. Try www.marksandspencer.com/Gifts,www.presentaid.org or www.ohsocherished.co.uk.
Some ideas for sending out Christening invitations are standard designs such as crosses and hands in prayer. Different ideas could also be teddy bears, butterflies and birds.
Some good Christening gifts might include cross jewelry, or a carving of a religious icon, such as Jesus or Mary. You may also consider a prayer candle.
The traditional christening garment is a long white gown for both genders, made of cotton or linen, though modern christening garments for baby boys often have a detachable gown with a romper underneath. For girls, christening gowns may have intricate embroidery or lace. If you sew or embroider, you might consider adding that personal touch. Many parents preserve christening gowns as heirlooms.
It is appropriate to give a small gift for this blessed event. The tradition of giving gifts at a christening has been around for a long time. I would suggest maybe a small bible or some rosary beads.
There are several online sources one can use to find inspiration for writing thank you letters. The online site 'elli' provides thank you card wording samples that one may find helpful. The Martha Stewart Weddings website offers some tips for writing thank you notes.
In order to find the perfect christening gift, I would suggest visiting your local church, or others in order to get a better idea on gifts. After you get a few suggestions, you can visit some local specialty stores located near your area, or you can find them online.