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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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Moominsarehippos · 13/06/2013 18:39

Would that be King Kong and Fae Ray? Lilo and Stich? Bonnie and Clyde? Kermit and Miss Piggy?

TheRealFellatio · 13/06/2013 18:39

cosmetics? Jeez. Hmm this stuff makes me feel old. What's wrong with a useless silver spoon like the rest of us got?

SauvignonBlanche · 13/06/2013 18:38

You sound like a very good friend.

TidyDancer · 13/06/2013 18:37

I. Am. Stunned.

Most grabby and awful invitation I have ever come across. Also tacky as hell, and this is coming on the heels of the wedding invitation I had recently which described the bride and groom as the leading lady and the hero.

Moominsarehippos · 13/06/2013 18:37

Oh yes, a goat! And tell mummy that you had it named after her.

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doubleshotespresso · 13/06/2013 18:37

She just texted and invited myself and DSD for tea tomorrow afternoon..... Our mutual kids are good friends, this is not unusual..... So I think I will go and brave the conversation. As I said before,we have been through thick and thin as friends, so feel confident I can raise the issue and remain good friends.....

I really have an inexplicable need to understand her thought process on this one!

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DrSeuss · 13/06/2013 18:32

Or, since they are taking the piss
www.farmafricapresents.org.uk/buy/item/9

DrSeuss · 13/06/2013 18:27

www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/donate-manure

SauceForTheGander · 13/06/2013 18:27

The only person I know who did something similar is Australian. But that's from a survey of one person. Not particularly scientific obvs.

SisterMonicaJoan · 13/06/2013 18:26

I think your plan to talk to your friend is the way forward and I hope the chat goes well, you sound like a good friend

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doubleshotespresso · 13/06/2013 18:17

Hawaiiansunset, no not me I see plenty of her before and after the baby was born..... I don't know which thread you are referring to, this is the first time I have ever posted in AIBU....

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SenoritaViva · 13/06/2013 18:06

I really quite admire her nerve!

HawaiianSunset12 · 13/06/2013 17:53

You are the same person as the thread about not seeing your friend now she has a baby, arent you?

You both used the word "miffed" and posted at very similar times and havent posted all day.

EhricLovesTeamQhuay · 13/06/2013 17:49

Oh god I'm sorry but I have to mark my place so I can read your update after the weekend! I'm dying to know what she says!

alltoomuchrightnow · 13/06/2013 17:44

it's disgusting..but it might just be worth going to compare 'notes' with other guests and see what they bought (or rather, didn't, hopefully!) I went to a naming ceremony that was beautiful. No gifts were asked for , and the parents made all the food. The actual ceremony was held on a hilltop with beautiful views. And each guest got given their own small gift! Now here's a thought..what's list going to be like for baby's first birthday...

meddie · 13/06/2013 17:42

I love the evil genius who suggested a sleb post baby workout DVD.
thats just inspired.

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doubleshotespresso · 13/06/2013 17:40

The whole thing is bizarre..... I was gasping for breath when I opened this.

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doubleshotespresso · 13/06/2013 17:39

No this is not a joke. A lot of the items on the list are very much the sort of thing she would treat herself too occasionally.....

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middleagedspread · 13/06/2013 17:37

Please report back when you've spoken to her.
It's the most bizarre thing I've ever read.
Sure it's not a joke?

LittlePeaPod · 13/06/2013 17:37

Photography portrait session (for one).. Ha ha ha ha ha Brilliant!

Lets hope that's for the baby!

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doubleshotespresso · 13/06/2013 17:37

elquota I have decided I will definitely broach this with her. She would die on the spot if she had heard the conversation with these two other friends today.

I made it clear to them she was a great friend and that this was completely out of character.... But I think it would be very disloyal of me to just gloss over it without saying anything...

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LittleBearPad · 13/06/2013 17:35

Please let us know what happens. Pretty please Thanks

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doubleshotespresso · 13/06/2013 17:34

skye if you were to see the gifts listed you would think this even more unbelievable.... Travel candles in their own leather (monogrammed) cases? Top of every new Mum's list?

A block of deep tissue massage sessions at a very poncey famous spa?

Or maybe a Handbag or two? There are 3 listed. And they are not cheap. Designer labelled and tagged.

Photography portrait session (for one)

Blah blah blah blah

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Elquota · 13/06/2013 17:30

Well done for thinking of broaching the subject with your friend. That makes you a truly good friend in my book. Someone who doesn't just start blanking people when the going gets tricky, but is willing to be honest.

Thanks
LittlePeaPod · 13/06/2013 17:28

double I don't know but it's just so funny... Grin

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