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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:
ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 23/06/2013 19:15

Congratulations!

Not one happy ending but three...

MooseBeTimeForSpring · 23/06/2013 19:14

What an amazing woman you are doubleshot. Your friend could not have a more caring soul to look after her. I can see why your DP wants to make you his DW. You will make an amazing stepmother and godmother.

I wish you every happiness in your future. May it bring you everything you are hoping for and deserve.

You have brightened the day of and inspired many people on here, me included. I do need to find a tissue though

Just, bloody lovely!! Please, please keep us updated :)

pudtat · 23/06/2013 18:57

Wretched thing has eaten my post. Grrr...

Had to say congrats on godparently duties, and on your lovely engagement WineWineWineThanksThanksThanks all round.

Who's up for a wedding planning fred where we can offer Fronk style terrible great ideas to help you avoid 'a vanilla' wedding (rolls eyes rather than getting stabby at sister as other news too lovely to be stabby ATM).

Ponders · 23/06/2013 18:52

(I still have the link to the Smythson currency case open & I keep looking at it and laughing Grin)

Ponders · 23/06/2013 18:50

I have just read start to finish & am full of tears!

double, you are amazing.

this is one of the loveliest stories & outcomes I've ever seen on MN.

Congratulations Smile

Strokethefurrywall · 23/06/2013 18:34

I farkin love this thread!!

Congratulations OP, hope you're enjoying the sparkly new bling! Flowers

RandomMess · 23/06/2013 18:33

Just absolutely lovely news all around Grin

Original poster
doubleshotespresso · 23/06/2013 18:29

Thank-you all so much..... Have had the best weekend ever.....

Your messages are really all so lovely to read. . .

I will take some time next week to re-read the whole thing through.... Feel as if this has all happened so quickly that I want to remind myself of the funny responses this thread brought.... I can imagine it has been a good read for those not involved so deeply, but agree yes it has the best ending... Or should that be beginning? Confused ??? Blush

It has been a bit like beingin a film, maybe I should copyright with this post haha....

And Rowan@MumsnetHQ_ I would be honoured, yes please!

Must go for now and put myself together..... And dinner of cou rse!

Thanks again all. Still grinning Grin

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buildingmycorestrength · 23/06/2013 18:26

Have followed this thread from the beginning, and was so delighted that you spoke to your friend. Your integrity has shone through at every turn, and I'm delighted that your friend and partner have realised what a treasure they have in you.

Massive, enormous, gigantic congratulations to everyone. Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks

TheSherrif · 23/06/2013 18:26

Good things happen to good people. Well done for being a true friend. I've been lurking since the beginning & you've been completely amazing. My favourite post from you was "...Fronk?" I laughed out loud at that!
Enjoy planning your own lovely day. Xxxx

onedev · 23/06/2013 18:12

Oh wow!!! Congratulations! So pleased with your good news!! Thanks

MildlyMiserable · 23/06/2013 18:09

I have managed to do two washes and no ironing today because I HAD to read this thread (parking thread link)
Oh my!
Congratulations OP on being such a great friend, soon to be godmother and soon to be wife, your friends and family are lucky to have you - and don't they know it Wine

SugarPasteGreyhound · 23/06/2013 18:02

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1Catherine1 · 23/06/2013 17:50

Massive Congratulations!

Flowers

These last 2 updates have brought more tears to my eyes. Who needs a kindle huh?

MogTheForgetfulCat · 23/06/2013 17:35

Woop woop! Such great news to end such a great thread Smile

MissStrawberry · 23/06/2013 17:16

OMG Grin.

I started blubbing at the change to a proper Christening and went completely at your new status of fiancée and Godmother.

TBH you really deserve it. Your friend has realised how you totally only have her best interests at heart and your DFGrin has realised what a catch he has in you. BRILLIANT!!

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 23/06/2013 17:10

Wretched ipad. blubbing not blabbing.

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 23/06/2013 17:09

Oh!!! Am blabbing now, have followed the thread for days and not posted before but just wanted to say many congratulations Double and MrDouble. You deserve all the happiness in the world.

LeoTheLateBloomer · 23/06/2013 17:03

Hooray!!!!!!

So so happy for you Grin Thanks

GreenEggsAndNichts · 23/06/2013 17:02

wow! Thank you to whomever posted the link to this thread over in the parking thread. This is an amazing tale. Gobsmacked by the sheer cheek of the sister! She can have a ridiculous party for herself when she has her own baby, fgs.

Congratulations on everything, OP. Well done putting your foot down (we should all have friends like you!) and ofc, congratulations on your engagement. Flowers

PastaBeeandCheese · 23/06/2013 16:57

Just read this through. Well done and congratulations OP. You thoroughly deserve your happiness.

longjane · 23/06/2013 16:47

good things come to good people

congratulations to you and your friends

hope you have 3 lovely days

SauvignonBlanche · 23/06/2013 16:40

Classics - yes! Grin

swampytiggaa · 23/06/2013 16:32

Just finished reading this in one sitting. OP you are fantastic and a brilliant friend. Most people - me included - would see an invitation/gift list like that and think 'grabby cow' and avoided the situation.

You however had the bollox to talk to your friend about it and have been able to help her health wise as well as sorting the ddp and ds out.

You rock. Honestly you have made me look at myself and i want to be like you in future - a true and good friend.

So pleased you are getting your happily ever after x hope all your dreams come true.

HappyHippyChick · 23/06/2013 16:30

Woo Hoo! Congratulations 🎉 💍

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