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To be miffed at "Gift list for mother of the baby" enclosed in *Baby naming ceremony* invitation?

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doubleshotespresso · 12/06/2013 23:38

So some close friends (who married in church), but now claim to be atheist are holding a naming ceremony for their 8 month old first baby in an hotel.....

The invitation is beautiful with a map, timings "event closes at 11pm"?

The gift list ranges from £30-to £300, all items for the mother, cosmetics, trinkets, jewellery, pampering breaks, personalised hand-bound stationery and photo albums...

Anybody know the drill for these naming ceremonies? Are we supposed to guess a gift for the baby? Or just congratulate the mother for deciding on a name?

I have read this a dozen times and am staggered beyond belief-DP read it and fell into hysterics....

My gut tells me to go along with Jo Malone scented nappies or something.

Somebody please tell me this is not normal?!?!?!

OP posts:
humdumaggapang · 24/06/2013 00:03

Wow. Just read entire thread and I agree it would make a pretty good film. Also loving seeing karma working in the loveliest way possible with your elevation to godmotherand new fiancee status! Your soon to be DH knows he's got one in a million .

Secondsop · 23/06/2013 23:15

Best thread ever.

Wonderstuff · 23/06/2013 23:05

Just read the whole thread. Congratulations. Wishing you lots of future joy, you sound just lovely.

Made me cry - there should be a film!

Smile Flowers

lisianthus · 23/06/2013 23:00

Want to second MidniteScribbler here - never heard the like in Oz. People would laugh themself senseless. Maybe the sister doesn't quite understand the sensational impact she has had on the locals since she moved over from the UK and thinks they are dumbstruck with awe?

PuggyMum · 23/06/2013 22:30

Double congrats. Been following the thread from the start. So many twists and turns!

WingDefence · 23/06/2013 22:24

Delurking here too - bloody well done on everything Double and huge congratulations on the engagement. You deserve it for being such a lovely person!
Thanks

DownyEmerald · 23/06/2013 22:09

Delurking - congratulations! You certainly deserve all future happiness -you have been so fantastic.

And "painfully vanilla" is my fave new put-down phrase. Can't wait to use it.

Hulababy · 23/06/2013 21:55

Wow! Just read this whole thread. Amazing - every bit of it!

Massive congratulations, and well done on all that has happened.

TiredFeet · 23/06/2013 21:52

congratulations!!!
and best wishes to your friend I hope she, and her daughter, have a lovely special weekend.

I first read this thread right at the outset and was shocked at the graspingness people were stooping to so to read it through right to the end this evening has been such an uplifting surprise. What a wonderful friend you are!

so, will there be a wishing well at your wedding? Grin

AhamSaidJackLambe · 23/06/2013 21:21

Such a lovely thread! Congrats to you on all your wonderful news

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 23/06/2013 21:15

One of the best threads ever. Congratulations xxx

SauceForTheGander · 23/06/2013 21:08

Love love love that!!

Congratulations. What a fab thread.

mumeeee · 23/06/2013 21:05

Congratulations doubleshot on both counts. That's fantastic news and you're an amazing friend.

AncientCrone · 23/06/2013 20:43

Bloody hell, this thread just keeps giving. Congrats OP Grin

pigletmania · 23/06/2013 20:38

Congratulations on both bits of wonderful news, how fantastic, you deserve it Flowers Wine.

OMG what planet is the sister on, is she mad. She should tk her nose out of it if sh is not paying for it, she sounds like a spoilt diva. The baby I not going to care less what the party is like. Good thing she lives in Austrlia nice and far away.

SimoneDeBeaver · 23/06/2013 20:34

Only just caught up with this fabulous saga! congratulations, and what a star you are Flowers

And sorry, but I'm borrowing 'painfully vanilla' from now on - it's just TOO too fantastically patronising Grin

stiffstink · 23/06/2013 20:30

My eye! There's something in it!

SquigglePigs · 23/06/2013 20:15

Congratulations on such a fantastic outcome to it all!

Elouie · 23/06/2013 20:12

Congratulations on both counts. I have also read this thread from beginning to end.

You really are a wonderful friend, and the honour of being godmother is well and truly deserved Flowers

FryOneFatManic · 23/06/2013 20:10

Congratulations! Thanks What an update Grin

Theonlyoneiknow · 23/06/2013 20:00

Love it! Can see this story on the big screen too! :-)

UniqueAndAmazing · 23/06/2013 19:46

oh congratulations Grin FlowersWine

as if the thread couldn't have got better Grin

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 23/06/2013 19:41

I think this is my favourite thread ever. Brilliant OP, lovely kind supportive friendship, beautifully written posts and updates, not one but TWO sorely deserved comeuppances and an engagement! Double you are my new hero. Your DP is a lucky man.

BooksandaCuppa · 23/06/2013 19:36

Delurking to say massive Congratulations on all counts. What a brilliant friend you are. In fact you all sound like a lovely bunch of people, kids too (friend's dsis and DPP - not so much).

Best. Thread. Ever.

BatmanLovesAllan · 23/06/2013 19:24

Oh, my goodness, this is my favourite thread ever. It's just like a Hollywood film, honestly, it is.

Thank you OP, for sharing it all with us, and for being so good about updating Flowers

And congratulations! Wine