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Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

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Bri
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Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Is there a gift that is supposed to be purchased by the godmother as per etiquette- such as the gown? I am not sure if I should be offering to purchase the gown or if I can just give my own personal gift such as a piece of jewelry and a bond or something along those lines . . .

anybody have an etiquette book they can check?

TIA!

Posted 12/5/05 8:14 PM
 
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Stefanie

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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Jared's godmother bought the outfit and the godfather bought his cross.

Posted 12/5/05 8:19 PM
 

Shanti
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I think it depends on the family. In my family, the godmother buys the Christening gown but that could just be the way we do it...

Message edited 12/5/2005 8:20:40 PM.

Posted 12/5/05 8:20 PM
 

dm24angel
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I always thought the godmother bought the gown and the godfather the cross. Thats how we always have done it, and seen it done.

Posted 12/5/05 8:22 PM
 

Ali1
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Ask the parent if she has a gown. Usually that is what you get, but if they have one, get a cross. I got one from Fortuneoff - very expensive though.

Posted 12/5/05 8:22 PM
 

lvdolphins
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I bought my godson's outfit.

Posted 12/5/05 8:23 PM
 

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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Posted by Stefanie

Jared's godmother bought the outfit and the godfather bought his cross.




That is how I've always known it works. I do know some mothers that make gowns from special fabrics (like their wedding gowns) so maybe asking first would be good. See if she has something in mind first

Posted 12/5/05 9:04 PM
 

MsMa
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Posted by Stefanie

Jared's godmother bought the outfit and the godfather bought his cross.



This is the etiquette me and everyone I know has followed unless the outfit has been passed down then I would just buy a sedimental(sp) piece of jewelry.

Posted 12/6/05 8:51 AM
 

Elbee
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

In my family, the godmother always buys the gown, cross and a bond. The godfather usually does the Saint's name medal or ID bracelet and a bond.

The only outfit I didn't buy was DH's nephew's because my MIL bought it instead.


Posted 12/6/05 8:56 AM
 

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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I bought my goddaughters Christening gown.

Posted 12/6/05 9:08 AM
 

nylisa
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Posted by Lisa

I bought my goddaughters Christening gown.


me too

Posted 12/6/05 9:09 AM
 

dpli
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I would ask the mom. My godson had a gown that was a family heirloom and my friend has such picky taste that she didn't want anyone else buying the Christening outfit.

My sister didn't really have a special request for the Christening, but when my godson made his Communion, she asked if I would buy the communion set (prayer book, rosary beads, etc.)

Posted 12/6/05 2:02 PM
 

Boobobunny
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I have 2 god children.
both times I purchased the cross.

Posted 12/6/05 2:09 PM
 

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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I have 2 goddaughters and a god son. I bought the most beautiful gown for one goddaugher (sister's daughter). For the other, I *think* I bought the cross (they had a family gown they were using). For my godson, I think I bought the cross too.

But, I was very young for all 3 (14, 16, 17) so that might have affected the present I bought.

Posted 12/6/05 2:09 PM
 

Bebalina
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

I've been a godmother twice
first time since it was my nephew
did the outfit, necklace (with cross) and matching bracelet
2nd time outfit, id bracelet and $$$

Posted 12/6/05 2:37 PM
 

my3bugs
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

Traditionally in my family - godfathe the cross, godmother the outfit.

I was just a godmother to my niece and bought her outfit, gold bracelet and a savings bond. I went shopping with my SIL to pick out the outfit. I let her pick though and I just paid. My SIL did similar for my son. She bought him an outfit, a christening keepsake book and a savings bond.

Message edited 12/6/2005 2:41:12 PM.

Posted 12/6/05 2:40 PM
 

ggt08
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Re: Christening gift etiquette- Godmother

good question.. i am the godmother to my niece.. my sister ws sgoing to take part of her wedding dress- the train part- to make the christening dress for isabella.... if thats the case, what the heck do I get then? I was going to give them money not a bond- do people do bonds anymore? i was told no..

question is

how much should i give?
what else should i get as far as a gift?

Posted 12/6/05 6:53 PM
 
 

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