Who should expect an invite for a christening?

[GentleSloth]

Planning my daughters and trying not to offend anyone in regards to invites.

I've had a huge one with a function room after the ceremony and entertainment and then immediate family only christenings. There is absolutely no rule

Close family and godparents.

Maybe a wider tea party afterwards?

It can be anything you want it to be. We went to one recently with about 90 people. They have a big family, lots of kids between family and close friends so numbers added up. It was a lovely day.

Alternatively we just has us, grandparents, my SIL, godparents and one set of close family friends. We didnt want a big event and no-one has a problem with it.

And we've been to/involved with everything in between.

A bit like a wedding - it can be anything from an "elopement" to a massive, everyone we know and care about event.

As long as you're clear with your messaging you should be fine. For example, don't invite half the cousins - all of them or none of them. Much like a wedding really!

This is my thoughts too. I'd invite people close to you and extended relatives/friends if they're actually religious and have expressed an interest in going- but to most people they're boring and I honestly doubt anyone would be offended to not be invited.

I felt terrible for her she was really shaken.

Do people go if they're not religious?

I don't have any friends who have been christened (or have had their children christened).

Is it still something to do with original sin?

We invited our parents, siblings, aunts, uncle , cousins and some close friends, about 60 in total. But I know people who didn’t invite extended family, it’s totally individual