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itsbabytime
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Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Please don't quote.
My DD's godmother said she would like to pay for DD's gown as her gift to her (SO sweet and generous)! For a multitude of reasons she was not with us when we purchased the gown. THe gown was $$$$$ and i don't want her to have to foot the whole bill. How do I present this to her? I'm thinking of saying - it costs whatever you feel comfortable paying...or, asking her how much she wanted to contribute towards it or something like that. OR, should i lie and say it costs less than it did?
How should I word the conversation without offending her and without making her feel like she should pay for the whole thing.
Also, what is an ok amount to ask her to spend - how much is a typical gown?
THanks so much in advance!
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nov04libride
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
I'd lie and say it cost $50. I'd say the average is b/w $50 and $100, but this way, if she wants to give more, she can give a necklace, bond, or whatever.
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| Posted 6/29/10 8:32 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
I agree with the PP.
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| Posted 6/29/10 8:35 PM |
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carissa1643
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
The avg price I noticed were $75-$100. Does she have any kids? Does she have any idea what price range gowns run? If she does maybe she expected to pay up to $200? 
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| Posted 6/29/10 8:38 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
I would lie about the price as the PPs said so she feels good about buying something and she doesn't have to feel bad if the full amount was above the budget she had in mind.
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| Posted 6/29/10 8:46 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
OMG - I had no idea that was the typical cost! I spent $320! 
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| Posted 6/29/10 8:58 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Posted by itsbabytime
OMG - I had no idea that was the typical cost! I spent $320!
wow. in that case, i'd just tell her that it was a sweet and generous offer, but you already purchased the gown, and maybe she could buy a cross instead.
Message edited 6/29/2010 9:06:40 PM.
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beautyq115
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
My SIL is godmother for my two girls. Their gowns were $$$$. She wanted to pay for them I refused to let her pay for them. I just couldn't. I wouldn't even tell her how much they were.
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:00 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Posted by nov04libride
Posted by itsbabytime
OMG - I had no idea that was the typical cost! I spent $320!
wow. in that case, i'd just tell her that it was a sweet and generous offer, but you already purchased the gown, and maybe she could buy a cross instead.
Godfather is buying the cross. I don't want to tell her no.
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:09 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Id just lie too, she gets to feel like she paid for it and you get the dress you want.
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:12 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Posted by itsbabytime
OMG - I had no idea that was the typical cost! I spent $320!
dont feel bad, thats about what we paid for DS outfit. Like you it was so expensive, I would have NEVER EVER let my sister, DS godmother pay for it. So, if she insists, lie.
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:13 PM |
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nferrandi
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
I would probably just say it was $100.
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:13 PM |
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browneyedgirl
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Posted by nferrandi
I would probably just say it was $100.
i would do the same--that's average from what i saw.
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:24 PM |
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TripletMom
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
Posted by itsbabytime
OMG - I had no idea that was the typical cost! I spent $320!
My SIL bought the girls their dresses and told me to pick out whatever I wanted.....well I did and each dress was $150.00
Then she bought the bibs,socks,shoes and blankets for all 3...... I am pure evil!!!!!
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| Posted 6/29/10 9:35 PM |
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pnbplus1
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Re: Godmother paying for Baptism Gown - Question wwyd?
It's tough, I'm going through the same. Just be vague and let her pay what she feels comfortable with.
The outfit we picked for DS was $200. But add customization, shoes, socks, and bib and it's now up to $350.
When the godmother asked, I said told her not to worry about it bc it was expensive. She insisted I tell her so I said $200 (bc that;s what the outfit alone originally cost). She told me to let her know if it came out to more bc sh'ed give me the money but I couldn't. The two times she's asked I've just sort of shrugged and changed the topic.
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