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Need ideas for baby dedication celebration
DH and I will be god parents to our niece. We're very honored! The "ceremony" is at a non denominational church so it's not called a baptismal but we'd typically celebrate afterwards in a similar manner. Here's the catch, this church only does dedications during their 6:30pm Sat service. I'm worried that by the time we all get out it'll be 8p and not the best time to have baby out a restaurant or party where she's startign to feel cranky. I had a restaurant all lined up for lunch until I found out it's an evening event.
Guest list would be around 20-30. I haven't gotten a guest list from the parents.
Any ideas to still celebrate in a special way? Should we just go for coffee & dessert somewhere to make it quick and she can get home to sleep? Should we just take a chance and go ahead and celebrate with dinner at a home so she can fall asleep more comfortably than at a restaurant? Should we celebrate with an early dinner beforehand?
Thanks!
Re: Need ideas for baby dedication celebration
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I would either do an early dinner (before the ceremony) or just have desserts/appetizers/drinks after the ceremony.
I wouldn't make guests wait until 8 pm to eat dinner.
Yes, that is pretty late and I'm sure guests may want to go home after the ceremony, especially if they have children of their own.
So perhaps a reception before the Ceremony would be nice. Does the restaurant that you had in mind have a small room were you could have Hors D'oeuvres, some sweets and soft drink & coffee? If not maybe at someone's house near the church...
Oh, and don't forget the cake.You're right, it may be too late for most guests to eat too. Ok well this got me thinking and now I can talk with the parents and come up with something. Thanks for the feedback all!