Tips to Buying Memorable Christening Gifts

Posted by The Engraved Gifts Company on October 7th, 2015

Whether you’ve been asked to attend a christening as a guest or a godparent, you naturally want to give a great christening or baptism gift. When shopping for it, ask yourself these questions:

• Is this item appropriate?
• How much use will the child or parent/s get out of this item?
• Will personalisation make this item more cherished?

What is Appropriate?

An appropriate christening gift is sensitive to the family’s religious upbringing, cultural foundation, as well as moral standards. Personalisation touches—such as an elegant engraving—can make any item more memorable and suitable for the occasion.

Keepsake Gifts

It’s a good idea to choose keepsake-type items for an occasion such as a baptism or christening. Parents usually document the event with photographs, scrapbooks, journals, and, of course, social media posts. Why not help preserve the memory and meaning of this very special day by giving a beautiful keepsake gift? Examples include personalised picture frames where the parents can display photos of the event. You can also give the father a pair of cufflinks engraved with the child’s hand or foot prints, and the mother a necklace engraved with the same. You can even buy a personalised soft toy (like a stuffed bunny) and have the shirt or jumper personalised with a message or the child’s name.

Practicality

Some gifts can be used once and only once—though they can be great, they leave a little impact and are not exactly memorable. Choose something that can be used well after the day of the event. Personalised jewellery, for example, can go a long way. The child can use it once he or she is older, perhaps on another religious event or to mark a birthday. Picture frames can be used to hold and proudly display pictures in the home for many years. Personalised money boxes are also excellent, as they are both practical and beautiful.

The Power of Personalisation

Personalization can take an ordinary item and make it the perfect christening gift. It also shows thoughtfulness. After all, anyone can buy a christening gift off the rack, but only those who truly care to go out of their way to find the best gift and have it personalised. Personalisation makes your christening gift more meaningful, too. You can choose to have the name of the child or even a special message engraved on a beautiful silver plated picture frame, money box, trinket box, or jewellery.

About The Author:
Christopher Giffin is the Managing Director of CG Gifts Limited that operates The Engraved Gifts Company, with a wealth of sales and marketing experience working with global brands like Samsung. Personalised gifts are now the area of focus. They provide a wide variety of options to choose a special gift for your special person. Visit theengravedgiftscompany.co.uk and find engraved and personalised gifts for all occasions.