To be miffed at "Gift list for mother of the baby" enclosed in *Baby naming ceremony* invitation?

[doubleshotespresso]

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?!?!?!

You kick planner butt!

What a star

Your poor friend though. Sister needs her butt kicking too - I suggest you AND friend's husband.

Fantastic, well done you

Well done doubleshot, Elton John sounds like an arse!

How brilliant this thread is, and HOW AMAZING you are "double" ! Triple quadruple well done on all the stuff you've done.

Bloody Nora! Well done OP, you sound like the perfect friend. Are you for hire?

doubleshotespresso You have been so good for your friend I hope she also feels better soon.

In awe of you!

Bloody hell! Just... bloody hell

Fantastic. I have been addicted to this thread. I have enjoyed your happy updates. I am so glad you are there for your friend.

DoubleShot - you're lovely. Would you be my friend?

Have one or two butts that could do with kicking, here, if you are free at any time double

After a few , of course!

I think I would die laughing if someone threw such a ridiculous strop with me. Well done OP.

Brilliant. Well done OP.

I will be friends yes and am happy to kick butt. The temptation to make publc the website for the planner for you all to sabotage is overwhelming...... This has all been strangely cathartic today. Friend has regaled my DP with the whole saga today and we have laughed hard but I can hnestly say it is at least ten years since I have been that angry.... I think my friend was stunned into silence when I was in full flow. DP has never seen me this animated.......

So, let me get this straight- he went off on one and started charging for services he'd never been asked to provide? Was the contract with your friend or her sister?

I'd have loved to have been a fly on the wall!

The sister's on commission?! Wow. Just wow.

Wow! I've been lurking and reading, but had to post to say that I think you're amazing! I wish I had a friend like you! I bet your mate is so pleased you went round for lunch the other day.

This just gets better!

Well done! No one cancels me? What a nob.

So pleased you said something, well done you.

Hope your friend is feeling stronger

Well done Doubleshot, you sound like an amazing friend!

I would so like to see the website!

You sound like a fab friend OP, so glad you broached the subject with her. The planner sounds like a nightmare! Hope the other guests are just as understanding as to what's gone on.

Post the website! After he's processed the refund though.

Wow just wow. Well doe you, I hope your assertiveness rubs off on your friend, she is lucky to have you as a friend.

Doubleshot, you are a lovely person. I'm so pleased this is all getting sorted out. I'm a bit late to this but have just read the whole thread. Well done today :)