What are guide parents and how are they different to godparents?
Most people know what godparents are but what are guide parents? You may have heard it once before in passing and just thought your ears were deceiving you but they are a real thing. As the world becomes more secular, not all parents are going for the traditional Christenings that used to be the go-to […]
2 years ago
The beautiful hand-made Christening gowns that are inspired by Ireland’s history and ancient Celtic past
We love supporting Irish businesses – especially ones run by Irish mums – and these days, more so than ever. Right now, we have fallen head over heels for these magnificent Irish-designed Christening gowns, all hand-embroidered in Galway by Helen Marie Moore of Helen Marie Handmade Creations. And if you – or someone you know […]
5 years ago
The reason why Queen Elizabeth won’t be at Archie’s christening next month
Meghan and Harry welcomed their first child last month on May 6 at the Portland Hospital in London. Since then, we’ve gotten small glimpses of the little one, including one this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day. The photo, posted on Meghan and Harry’s Sussex Royal Instagram account this afternoon, shows the newborn holding his Dad’s finger while staring intently […]
7 years ago
Dad sends out invite to child’s Christening and it’s hilarious
SO funny! This dad decided he was going to scrap the traditional approach to inviting family and friends to his child’s Christening and the result is hilarious. Posted by a family member to Facebook the screengrabs show the dad’s creative invitations. Posted on the Archbishop of Banterbury, the photo shows the original invite and the […]
8 years ago
Husband is invited to christening but wife isn’t… does she have a right to be upset?
You always have to look at both sides. A mum has gone online to ask fellow mothers their thoughts on an upcoming christening. She said: “Had a shit few weeks and the thought of going to Christening where DH was Godfather was really keeping me going. “Total disclosure the parents are not my friends I […]
8 years ago
