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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?!?!?!

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Pozzled · 23/06/2013 14:44

Have been quietly following your thread for days and am so very pleased to hear your updates. Congratulations!

AnnieLobeseder · 23/06/2013 14:42

I have only just found this thread on reccommendation from the car parking thread, read it from start to finish..

You are the most amazing friend, you are my absolute hero and you deserve every lovely thing that happens to you. Flowers

Happiestinwellybobs · 23/06/2013 14:38

A marvellous thread. You are obviously a fantastic friend, and the best thread ending ever. Congratulations :)

Thumbwitch · 23/06/2013 14:36

Oh WOW! Grin
That's the best 3 updates EVER - and I nominate this thread for one of my favourites on MN because it is just so wonderful the way everything has gone.

Congratulations on becoming godparents and getting engaged, I'm thrilled for you! ThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanksWineGrinWineThanks

Friend's sister, bah. She's no loss to anyone, I wouldn't think, self-serving beatch. I can't believe she still feels that she was somehow wronged, and that she expects anyone to believe that she was doing it with her niece's best interests at heart (Yes, that niece who wasn't actually catered for in any way on the gift list Hmm)
As for the cut about PND - well! She should be barred just for that, I think. I hope she does reconsider her travel plans, to save awkwardness for everyone else - I'm sure she wouldn't want to be seen at any old "vanilla" Hmm party. Caaahh!

AntoinetteCosway · 23/06/2013 14:34

Oh OP! I have happy tears.

Congratulations Grin

AwkwardSquad · 23/06/2013 14:34

Oh lord have been keeping an eye on this thread for days. Said eye now seems to have some thing in it Flowers

CSIJanner · 23/06/2013 14:34

Congratulations DoubleShot Wine Yay! Love it!

Do you know what, this is such a happy ending (although I wait with bated breath for the update when OP and dear friend meets Aussie media star sister), I think it should go into classics

Lavenderhoney · 23/06/2013 14:25

Congratulations! at least you have some good ideas for a wedding list:)

That's wonderful news all round - long may it continue for you Flowers

SidneyBristow · 23/06/2013 14:23

omg congratulations!!!! This thread just keeps getting better and better! Grin

Billy310 · 23/06/2013 14:21

Congratulations OP - I have just read the whole brilliant thread in admiration of your tact, friendship and determination. Wonderful update on both counts. I'm a long time lurker but this was definitely worth my first post!

FrankellyMyDearIDontGiveADamn · 23/06/2013 14:21

Awe, bless! Congratulations Grin

Chelvis · 23/06/2013 14:18

Hurray! And Congratulations!

Now please book "Fronk" to arrange your big day and entertain us further Grin

sundanceclaire · 23/06/2013 14:17

I've been reading the whole thread for days and your latest updates have just brought a tear to my eye. Congratulations on both counts, I hope you have a wonderful time.

Cerisier · 23/06/2013 14:16

oops cross post- CONGRATULATIONS!

Cerisier · 23/06/2013 14:14

wow Shock, what an update Shock.

BerthaTheBogCleaner · 23/06/2013 14:14

Awwww! Congratulations! Grin

HorryIsUpduffed · 23/06/2013 14:12

::sniff::

::sob::

::howl::

Congratulations OP on all counts. Shows how successful gentle handling and tactful reading of likely intentions can be.

Still sounds like an enormous bash, so the sister is clearly insane. The later christening, on the other hand, sounds absolutely perfect.

Good luck with your own plans too. Thanks

DrHolmes · 23/06/2013 14:11

Great happy ending!

Congratulations to you both!!!

xxx

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doubleshotespresso · 23/06/2013 14:07

Thanks everybody....

sauvignonBlanche_ not bloody likely...... This is all sinking in slowly.

DSCs were really over the moon too ( DP had told them first thing this morning he was going to ask which is why he wanted me out the house asap before one of them dropped it!).

Am bowled over. Our Sunday lunch is now going to be Sunday dinner as I have been incapable of everything since about 10am ........

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Helpyourself · 23/06/2013 14:01
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Engelsemama · 23/06/2013 14:01

Congratulations!

SauvignonBlanche · 23/06/2013 13:57

Do you need a Wedding planner? Wink

SauvignonBlanche · 23/06/2013 13:56

OMG!!! Congratulations! Grin Grin Grin Grin

busymum1 · 23/06/2013 13:54

Wow what a weekend congratulations and you so have to email ddp a photo of your wonderful wedding with normal lovely day photos no bloody tacky wishing wells

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doubleshotespresso · 23/06/2013 13:52

So we got in the car, DP was quiet and a bit odd really. Went to Greenwich Park, DP starts fumbling in the boot (all very weird) and we go for a walk....

He then says "Right then I've got a bit of an idea... You seem to be pretty good at this party organising business, so thought you might fancy sorting another one...."

Starts shaking and produces A RING !!!!!

We are engaged !!!! Am so ecstatic -we had talked about marriage before but never really very seriously.....

So in one weekend, am now a godmother and a fiancé! Wowser.

We have driven to see my folks earlier who were delighted and phoned DPs parents (who he had told before but were equally happy)......

So hope you all don't mind the delay in updating but hope you will understand now!

I am rambling. Must go for now.
Brew

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