To ask how much is reasonable to spend on a christening, you should ask the church.
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We would have roughly 90 guests and the cost would include service donation, room hire, buffet, dessert, cake, decorations, and photographer at each table.
Have you checked meal prices?I don't think you can really get a feel for costings as prices vary so much per region, ours was 20 per head, we took our own photos and 50 donation to the priest.The gift was a gown and shawl.There is a candle for the death of a person.Have a great day.
That is a big event.We had 15 guests at our house and I did a buffet at home.I have never heard of anyone having a large one like yours.I have never seen room decorations or a photographer at a christening, but every one of them has been a small family affair.
That's a christening.My ds's were very low key when I was there.I move in circles.There were 30 people in the pub and they had a buffet.It's about £300.I got a nice dress, dp put his suit on and I was ready to rock.It was a surprise for everyone when DSIL surprised them with drinks.I don't know what that cost is.Have a great day.
The venue has food for 40 people.It was important that we did it and could have done without the expense.
I made a two tier cake for about $30 and donated it to the church.35 people including the children.
I had my mother and my sister at my house for tea and cake.You are just promising to bring them up as a Christian.
I already had smart clothes so I didn't buy a new one.The mother is not the star of the show.
Will you be able to figure out how many people are in the church given that there are likely to be regular congregation attending?
It sounds like a wedding.I thought they were a church service with cake and a drink at the parents home.
If you're from a different traditional, then yes, it's a reasonable cost for a small affair involving immediate family and Godparents.
We have 60 guests who can give or take.Hired a function room, arranged a buffet, decorations, put money behind the bar, and made a donation to the priest.She is wearing a cake and a gown as it is being made.£2,500 is a lot but it depends on where you live.
I have never been to a christening of this scale and venue hire and professional catering are not included in the price.If you want at least a 2 course meal and a glass of wine, how can you get any cheaper than the price of food and drinks?How much is that already?
What?My ds3 will be christened in 2 weeks.The church is free and he will be christened there.There will be a buffet at the Sunday lunch for grandparents and godparents.There is a cake.Will probably cost more than 100 dollars.It's reasonable if you want a party.
I have been to many Christenings in the U.K., but that is very elaborate.Immediate family and Godparents have been close to about 20 guests.There is a buffet in the local pub or cricket club.Maybe a bit of sparkle.Family heirlooms are often Christening gowns.I think I come from more modest means than you do.
The hall/venue hire is £60 and the buffet is £8 a head.That's a standard buffet with morning rolls.These days costs are very high.I think it's too much for the priest to be paid £250.Maybe I'm not a catholic.
My dd's were christened in the Catholic Church.I wouldn't give the priest a quarter of a million dollars.We made a donation.I thought it was ok.
My friend's Catholic said £100.We're not getting married because my dp says it's the most important thing in her life.I will stick to my guns and say I'm not halfing for the £250.It's more than enough.
I don't remember but I think DS was between 200 and 300 dollars.I wanted to do a buffet for the family and Godparents after the travel.It was at a local tennis club due to the fact that it couldn't be at home.A donation to the church was the main cost.