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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:
onedev · 15/06/2013 11:15

I want to give your friend a hug too - poor thing! Glad you're helping her to get things sorted! I'm sure it'll be a lovely day now. Smile

foslady · 15/06/2013 11:02

Aw - you're lovely! Your poor friend, I've gone from thinking she was an entitled batshit to wanting to give her a hug! My heart goes out to her....and that planner needs a right bollocking!

Glad to hear that she is seeing the funny side, and I'm sure the day will now be a day to remember for all the right reasons

ChippingInWiredOnCoffee · 15/06/2013 10:49

Doubleshot - would you like to be my friend??

I have just read all of your posts (but only a few of the others) and I am so glad it ended like this.

You are a really, really lovely friend and your DH sounds like a lovely guy too.

I would consider getting this thread deleted as it wont be nice for her to come across - as even though you have been lovely, some posters have not and she probably doesn't need to read what some people thought about her and then feel lots of guests might have felt like that too?? Just a thought.

itsonlyapapermoon · 15/06/2013 10:45

By the way-it's definitely not an Aussie thing, not as far as I'm aware. Anyone that did something like that would be thought of as a total grabby wanker! Glad you've got it all sorted, your poor friend must be relieved!! :)

Elquota · 15/06/2013 10:36

Not having kids doesn't make someone behave like this. I'm sure there are plenty of people without kids who wouldn't dream of it, and some who do have them who'd do something similar.

ssd · 15/06/2013 10:25

well done op

I take it her sister doesn't have kids either?

O'd say she needs her arse kicked more than the camp party planner, at least he's got an excuse

xigris · 15/06/2013 10:23

Oh well done double! You sound like a fab friend. So glad it's all been sorted Flowers and Wine for you

crunchbag · 15/06/2013 10:15

Glad to hear that this barmy idea came from a planner rather than your friend.

Hope it will all get sorted with a laugh and that your friends DH is stepping up more rather then taking a back seat and letting her swim through it all.

ChasedByBees · 15/06/2013 09:44

What a lovely friend you are Flowers

ChallyCreaks · 15/06/2013 09:10

I have just seen this thread this morning. You are a lovely friend and I am sure with your help, she can sort this mess out. First thing would be to sack the event planner. He has obviously caused a lot of stress and angst amongst the family.

Work out together what she really wants for the naming ceremony. Does it start in the afternoon or was it originally an evening ceremony? Scrap the 11pm finish. WTF was that all about?

Call/email family and friends to explain the mistake and revised plans.

Good luck with sorting it all out.

StealthPolarBear · 15/06/2013 09:06

Just read your updates, oP you are brilliant!

whattodoo · 15/06/2013 09:05

Oh wow, what a fantastically strong friendship you have. She's a lucky lady.

Give her a hug from me.

ZillionChocolate · 15/06/2013 08:56

Phew!

AntoinetteCosway · 15/06/2013 08:47

OP you are lovely.

squeaver · 15/06/2013 08:45

And, of course, well done for jumping in and sorting things.

squeaver · 15/06/2013 08:44

I think the sister needs a bloody good talking-to as well.

I wonder if this is an Australian thing then? I know quite a few people who live/have lived there (and had babies there) and I've never heard of it. Not doubting her word, btw, just curious.

AndHarry · 15/06/2013 08:19

Shock What an idiot! (Event planner). You sound like such a lovely friend, well done you. Best of luck sorting everything out!

SauceForTheGander · 15/06/2013 08:12

I actually feel like buying her something now. Hope it all gets sorted easily.

Idiot planner.

weebarra · 15/06/2013 07:47

Glad to hear such a positive update, you are a great friend and the party planner is a twat!

Xiaoxiong · 15/06/2013 07:44

You're a really great friend. I'm sure everyone will be as sympathetic as you considering how out of character for her all this has been. Hopefully the event planner will take his firing gracefully and not make a fuss, that's the last thing she needs!

LindyHemming · 15/06/2013 07:42

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AKissIsNotAContract · 15/06/2013 07:31

Great update. What a lovely friend you are.

beginnings · 15/06/2013 07:30

How lucky is she to have a friend like you! Well done.

The planner needs a VERY good talking too.

LeoTheLateBloomer · 15/06/2013 07:19

I've been lurking throughout this thread but just wanted to say to OP that I think you're a wonderful friend and she's bloody lucky to have you. Her sister needs a serious talking to.

Have fun with the planning Smile

LittlePeaPod · 15/06/2013 07:12

Oh I fel awful now... Poor girl. The planner needs shooting for taking advantage of a new mum when she is feeling so vulnerable.. Sack him/her. I hope my friends are as true to me as you are to her...

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