Christenings are not just a very special moment in your child’s life; they are also a deep and meaningful time for your entire family, as they signify your child’s readiness to become part of your family’s chosen religion. Naturally, this is a big step so you may well choose to share the occasion with your closest friends and family.
Invitations
The most common way of inviting close friends and family members to this kind of event is to send out
christening invitations. As with many other special events however, there are a number of things which need to be considered before sending out invites.
For example, the gender of the baby will naturally play a large part in determining the types of invites which will need to be chosen. Moreover, any theme or symbolic element which is likely to be a big feature of the occasion will also need to be present on the Christening invites.
Themes & Symbolism
There are a great many wonderful themes which can be incorporated into a christening. Of course, a cross is always an important element as this marks the holiness of the event through the washing away of sins and the profession of faith.
Hearts are also a great theme as they symbolise new life, as well as the unconditional love that parents and children share.
Baby feet are also a very charming theme. Indeed, the tiny feet of a child represent the many steps they will take with their family to reach adulthood.
Flowers and floral designs are another great thematic feature for a Christening as they symbolise new life, growth and development.
Colours & Accessories
Bright white has long been associated with Christenings as babies are usually dressed in bright white christening gowns to symbolise their purity. Ergo, incorporating white into your invitations and decorations will help you to reinforce the purity (as well as the sanctity) of the occasion.
In addition to appropriate themes and colours, you may also need to think about having a few suitable accessories on hand for the big day. For example, some matching party accessories and favours such as napkins with your baby’s name and christening date on can help to make any post-Christening gathering look suitably smart and celebratory.
Conclusions
Quite simply, a Christening is a truly special and memorable event for everyone involved. Indeed, this occasion marks that special moment when your child truly becomes a party of your faith’s religious family, so it really is important to ensure it is celebrated in a suitable way. Fortunately, sending out appealing invitations, choosing appropriate themes and colours, and complimenting the day itself with a few well chosen accessories will help to ensure your family’s special day will be remembered for all the right reasons.
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