We're expecting our first baby later this year and have been wondering about having some kind of party so that friends and family can all meet him / her. We're not religious so it won't be a Christening.
What have people found is the best way to do this?
We wondered about a humanist naming ceremony but are they something that people think is a bit twee / just designed to get gifts? My main concern with this would be that as they're not commonplace, people don't really know the etiquette so it could be a bit awkward (us included!)
Alternatively, we considered a low key daytime party - sort of 'drop in for tea, cake and booze' in either our house or more likely a bigger venue. However does this lack a sense of 'ceremony' and would it therefore feel a bit too low key for those family who might be travelling a long way for it (we have family abroad and all over the country)?
Also, wondered - if you've done it, what are your recommendations in terms of practicalities? I don't want us to over commit to anything that's going to be difficult with a newborn!