I am considering having a celebration for the birth of our daughter. We're not part of any particular Church, and although many religions have particular ceremonies (ex: baptism) which serve religious and community purposes, this would not really be appropriate for us.
I have heard of naming ceremonies, but I'm not really sure that this is a viable option - I mean, our baby is already three months old and everybody already knows her name!
We are wondering what would be appropriate to do. Essentially, I like the non-religious elements of a typical after-baptism party, where the family and close friends are together, and there's a celebration and acknowledgement of the safe arrival of the baby.
We also want to ensure that this is not perceived as a gift-grab, as we really don't want people to give gifts.
Any ideas?
2006-11-25 14:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by Heather B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I think it's a cool idea! I'd personally make it like an open-house style party or something informal like a barbecue (if that's feasible in your climate.) Make it clear on the invitations that the person's presence will be gift enough, you just want this to be an informal gathering so everyone can see the baby. (A nice touch would be to have someone take photos of the guests holding your daughter - and send each one a copy of it as a "Thanks for attending" note - and put the others in a scrapbook.)
2006-11-25 14:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an open house in which you invite the family and friends you want to come around a celebrate the arrival. Specify on the invitation that no gifts are to be brought or sent. You will need to create some kind of ceremony for the event but that will be something that reflects your wishes.
2006-11-25 22:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of what part of the world your from but I'm in Australia and I attended a Baby Naming ceremony today and the baby was 6 months, It doesn't really matter of there age its just a WELCOME TO THE FAMILY LITTLE ??????? They had it preformed by a celebrant(non religious) who read a few appropriate poems and gave a certificate. They held it in a park with a light BBQ lunch and a very cute cake. It was very nice.. Good luck hope thats helpfull.. P.s we gave gifts like Things the baby can keep ie; frams, silver spoons, nice keepsakes..
2006-11-26 01:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by vanessa p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is such a good idea! You could have an informal "Welcome Baby XXXX" party! Could be a pot luck, or a little BBQ. On the invitations, specify that no gifts are needed. I am so stealing your idea!
2006-11-25 23:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋