Christening questions

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Going to a family Christening in Ireland next month. I've lived in the UK for many years and don't visit Ireland very often so I'm well out of touch

What sort of thing do men (baby's uncle) wear to Christenings? Would shirt, jumper and smart casual trousers work?

Do people give gifts or cash? If cash, how much? Christening is in Meath if it makes a difference

Thanks

I'm Irish and live in Dublin. Honestly wear what you want. I have three children and numerous nieces and nephews so have been at lots of Christenings. None of the men wear anything very formal, more smart casual.

With regards to a gift, cash or gift voucher would be most appreciated. I would gift 50 euro.

As long as the uncle doesn't turn up in a tutu or similar he'll be fine (to be honest I've been to christenings where that wouldn't have been too out of place), they are fairly laid back events mostly, some parents get very dressed up and make a huge deal of it but the majority don't. Either way for guests it's basically whatever you'd wear out to a nice meal. €50 with a card is absolutely plenty as a gift, years ago people would give all sorts of Knick Knaks but thankfully that's in the past now.

yes that sounds fine. Smart casual is the way to go. No tracksuits or suits.

The dad and godfather usually wear suits in my experience, but for other men it’s smart casual. They’d sometimes have a jacket with open neck shirt, but at this time of year more likely shirt, jumper, winter coat sort of thing, at least if it’s in a church. They can be chilly.

I would say a jacket if not a suit. It depends on the family obviously, if they are likely to dress up a bit. At mine and my sisters all the men were in suits. If that feels a bit formal I'd go sports jacket/ chino look. I wouldn't go in jeans.

A christening is a wonderful occasion.I love the idea of everyone important in this baby's life gathering to welcome them to the world and the family. Enjoy OP!

A christening is a formal occasion. Anyone attending should put effort into how they look out of respect for the family. Just rocking up in every day clothes is not appropriate.

Similar to a funeral, a man should wear a suit or at the very least a clean, ironed shirt, pants (not jeans), shoes (not runners) and a sports coat / jacket. If a close family member a tie (but not always).

The state of some people I've seen at Christenings (and funerals) always gets me wondering do Irish people know how to dress correctly for occasions.

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Make sure he wears a coat and not a co-at!😉