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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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doubleshotespresso · 24/06/2013 20:46

Thanks very much.....

No need for a planner thanks very much!

And no currency wallet either.....

So we just had dinner and DSS(1) pipes up "So this wedding then..... Do we have to wear anything like, dodgy?"

DP says "Well no, I don't think so, probably just a nice suit or something and a buttonhole."

DSS(1) "you mean like a flower thing?" Looks in panic at DSS(2)

DSS(2) to DSS(1)"See, I told you didn't I?"

Totally deadpan DSD to me: "just for that you need to choose the most jank pink colour you can find.... And those ties from the old days."

**jank=nasty/not very pleasant.

Uhoh. Confused

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SingingSands · 24/06/2013 20:22

Flowers Wine

For you Double, for keeping us all entertained and in thrall of your kick-ass bare stress actions! You are a star!

I've been following this thread in bits and pieces and and I'm thrilled at the outcome for your friend and even more for you!

chocolatesolveseverything · 24/06/2013 20:04

Oh congratulations!!!!!

Are you SURE you don't need a currency case?

MushroomSoup · 24/06/2013 20:02

💍
My fave ever thread!
Congratulations!

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 24/06/2013 19:42

So OP, will you be hiring your friends planner for your wedding?

iwantanafternoonnap · 24/06/2013 19:38

Congratulations and your last posts caused a few tears. It is lovely to read something ending so positively for all involved....well apart from the evil sister that is!

Enjoy both baby days and hope you have a wonderful engagement party.

TreeMonkey · 24/06/2013 19:18

Wow, I read the OP, flipped to the end and then realised I needed to read the whole thing. Two hours later and I'm still in the office reading!!
I loved it, what an amazing story and stonking huge congratulations double.

You really are a star.

Cersei · 24/06/2013 19:08

Delurking to say huge congratulations, you deserve every happiness!

LittleMissGerardButlerfan · 24/06/2013 19:06

Oh dear my eyes see to be watering, it must be hayfever I'm not crying, not me

Congratulations OP :o

RenterNomad · 24/06/2013 18:57

Lovely end. And all because you held back from dissing and ditching your friend, and held onto her instead!

A bit like the story of Janet and Tam Lin : she held onto him as he transformed into terrible shapes, until she freed him from the terrible Fairy Queen.

TittyBojangles · 24/06/2013 18:57

One of my favourite threads ever, what a fabulous update. Congratulations. And we all await how the ceremony goes, both of them!

TittyBojangles · 24/06/2013 18:56

One of my favourite threads ever, what a fabulous update. Congratulations. And we all await how the ceremony goes, both of them!

blueemerald · 24/06/2013 18:49

Truly amazing chain of events. I thought I was going to make it through without crying but the last bit about your DP's "ex-inlaws" (that sounds so crass given the circumstances...) broke me. I was sobbing.

Cakecrumbsinmybra · 24/06/2013 18:42

I too feel like I have got to the end of an epic novel! And such a happy ending, that it could only be a Hollywood film! Perhaps the DDP could actually play himself in such a film?

double, I had to admit I shed a tear when you mentioned your DST's grandparents. Congratulations!

Mmmnotsure · 24/06/2013 18:37

Congratulations, double.

Print the thread out. Then you can write it yourself as well, but with the primary source available (unless Classics calls?).

MumnGran · 24/06/2013 18:33

Good things happen to good people, double
I have always believed that what you cast out into the world comes back to you!!

The size of the bouquet from the GP-I-L's says it all really.
If you hadn't already proved it here, I think its just been confined that you are a genuine treasure ...and I hope DP knows what a lucky chap he is to have found you.

pigletmania · 24/06/2013 18:00

How wonderful op, you really deserve all te happiness in the world. Wish there was a blabbing emotion

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doubleshotespresso · 24/06/2013 17:56

Sorry concealed platform shoes !

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doubleshotespresso · 24/06/2013 17:48

Oh and I will be having two Matron of Honours*

DSD and of course my lovely friend...... Though DSD is taller than friend who is already eyeing up "conealed platform shoes"..... Hmm

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doubleshotespresso · 24/06/2013 17:45

Bue many thanks but I cannot imagine ever needing a currency case, my life is far too painfully vanilla for that! And at that price I would be terrified to take it anywhere!!!

Leeltoo I might just put pen to paper and get all this story down, if only for my own memories and therapy..... Because you are all so right, it has been an amazing story and a bit like writing my own personal diary for you all....

ponders The ceremony will now be in September and yes I will let you all know how the day goes...

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FrankellyMyDearIDontGiveADamn · 24/06/2013 17:03

Why isn't this in Classics yet?

ISeeSmallPeople · 24/06/2013 16:51

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Bue · 24/06/2013 15:45

Bump to keep this fabulous thread on the first page for awhile longer Smile I followed it at the beginning but then fell away from it; every so often I would see it and think "they're still at it?" So glad I got the chance to read through the whole saga today.

Shall we purchase a gift group for double? I'm thinking the Smythson currency case!

SauceForTheGander · 24/06/2013 15:32
Ponders · 24/06/2013 15:30

you so obviously deserve every word of it, double Thanks

when is the ceremony? you will post a report, won't you, please?

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