You must first be logged in to post a new topic.
If you are not registered, please click "Create Account".
| Posted By |
Message |
Bxgell2
Perfection
Member since 5/05 16438 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Non-religious christening gift?
We're invited to a co-worker's christening for her daughter this weekend. I've become good friends with her, and I know she's not religious at all and really only doing it out of pressure from her IL's. So what in the world do I give as a gift? What is the amount that people usually spend on a christening gift?
|
Posted 6/2/09 8:54 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
KateDevine
*
Member since 6/06 24950 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
Money?
|
| Posted 6/2/09 8:55 PM |
| |
|
MommyAgain
lovemygermies
Member since 6/08 3195 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
i would say a savings bond, and if youre a coworker and not family, or friends outside of work, i would say to maybe just spend 50 and youll get 100 dollar savings bond..if youre attending a party, and its more than just you attending, maybe do 75 to make it 150 dollars..(people still tend to always want to make some money back)
i think though, above anything else, give what you can afford..
but yes, money would be appropriate..
eta: sorry i didnt read your post clearly, since you are good friends, and your dh is attending, i would say between 150-200 dollar savings bond, which would leave you spending 75-100 bux..
Message edited 6/2/2009 9:08:19 PM.
|
| Posted 6/2/09 9:03 PM |
| |
|
dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
Member since 1/06 14917 total posts
Name:
Dawn
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
I would say $ or a savings bond.
|
| Posted 6/2/09 9:07 PM |
| |
|
karacg
Babygirl is 4!
Member since 5/05 17076 total posts
Name:
Kara®
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
Savings bond ....
|
| Posted 6/2/09 10:01 PM |
| |
|
Laura1976
Member since 5/05 5754 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
just give money
|
| Posted 6/2/09 10:14 PM |
| |
|
Metsmomma
Happy Winter!
Member since 1/09 5351 total posts
Name:
Renee
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
money!!!!
|
| Posted 6/2/09 10:25 PM |
| |
|
dpli
Daylight savings :)
Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
Name:
D
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
Personally, I hate the savings bonds. I would rather have the money and put it in an account for DS.
To answer your question, I would say the average money gift for our son was about $50.00. Close family and a few generous people gave more, but that was about what most people gave. He also got some gifts - a huge gund teddy bear, a lenox keepsake holder for first tooth, first curl, etc. and a few other things. It really is the thought that counts and for me any gift was appreciated.
|
| Posted 6/2/09 10:30 PM |
| |
|
Palebride
I am an amazing bakist
Member since 5/05 13673 total posts
Name:
Lori
|
Re: Non-religious christening gift?
Posted by dpli
To answer your question, I would say the average money gift for our son was about $50.00. Close family and a few generous people gave more, but that was about what most people gave. He also got some gifts - a huge gund teddy bear, a lenox keepsake holder for first tooth, first curl, etc. and a few other things. It really is the thought that counts and for me any gift was appreciated.
That's what I would suggest. Either $50, or a keepsake type of gift.
|
| Posted 6/3/09 6:40 AM |
| |
|
