August 2009 Weddings
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Question about baptisms
Hi ladies!
Eddie and I have been asked by one of our close friend and wife if we could be the godparents of their 6 month old baby girl. Without hesitation Eddie and I said yes and mentioned we were very honored by such request.
Now I know that as a godparent you are responsible for buying the baby's clothing and accesories that will be used for the ceremony as well as paying the church fees.
My question is, who is responsible for paying the party/dinner? This is the first time I have been asked to be a godparent and for that reason I don't know in detail how this all works out.
The mom of the baby mention that she would like to have the dinner at a restaurant with 25 of their family members.
Help please! TIA
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Re: Question about baptisms
The parents should be responsible for organizing and paying for the reception. Often, the grandparents may contribute. It would be very kind of you to offer to help but it is by no means necessary. Think of yourselves like the BP in a wedding.
Congrats! That is so exciting!
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
This exactly! My boys were baptised Sunday and the DH and I organized and paid for all the food for the after party. Congratulations, being god parents is such a wonderful thing!
Derek is the godfather of one of Tim and Shannon's triplets and all we did (other than the church parts) was to show up, take some pictures and get Hayley a gift. Tim and Shannon hosted a small party at their house after the baptism for the family and friends.
IMO, the "responsibilities" you listed are sort of the same as the responsibilities associated with weddings. Yes, in the past the grooms parents were responsible for paying for the honeymoon, but that rarely happens anymore. Mind you, I haven't been involved in many baptisms lately.
I would say only do what you are comfortable doing and can afford to do. Have a talk with your friends and figure out what their expectations are. If you're close enough to them to be the godparents of their child you should be close enough to have a frank discussion about what's expected.
We'll just not tell H about this little fact, m'kay?