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?!?!?!

Wretched ipad. blubbing not blabbing.

OMG .

I started blubbing at the change to a proper Christening and went completely at your new status of fiancée and Godmother.

TBH you really deserve it. Your friend has realised how you totally only have her best interests at heart and your DF has realised what a catch he has in you. BRILLIANT!!

Woop woop! Such great news to end such a great thread

Massive Congratulations!

These last 2 updates have brought more tears to my eyes. Who needs a kindle huh?

I have managed to do two washes and no ironing today because I HAD to read this thread (parking thread link)
Oh my!
Congratulations OP on being such a great friend, soon to be godmother and soon to be wife, your friends and family are lucky to have you - and don't they know it

Oh wow!!! Congratulations! So pleased with your good news!!

Good things happen to good people. Well done for being a true friend. I've been lurking since the beginning & you've been completely amazing. My favourite post from you was "...Fronk?" I laughed out loud at that!
Enjoy planning your own lovely day. Xxxx

Have followed this thread from the beginning, and was so delighted that you spoke to your friend. Your integrity has shone through at every turn, and I'm delighted that your friend and partner have realised what a treasure they have in you.

Massive, enormous, gigantic congratulations to everyone.

Thank-you all so much..... Have had the best weekend ever.....

Your messages are really all so lovely to read. . .

I will take some time next week to re-read the whole thing through.... Feel as if this has all happened so quickly that I want to remind myself of the funny responses this thread brought.... I can imagine it has been a good read for those not involved so deeply, but agree yes it has the best ending... Or should that be beginning? ???

It has been a bit like beingin a film, maybe I should copyright with this post haha....

And Rowan@MumsnetHQ_ I would be honoured, yes please!

Must go for now and put myself together..... And dinner of cou rse!

Thanks again all. Still grinning

Just absolutely lovely news all around

I farkin love this thread!!

Congratulations OP, hope you're enjoying the sparkly new bling!

I have just read start to finish & am full of tears!

double, you are amazing.

this is one of the loveliest stories & outcomes I've ever seen on MN.

Congratulations

(I still have the link to the Smythson currency case open & I keep looking at it and laughing )

Wretched thing has eaten my post. Grrr...

Had to say congrats on godparently duties, and on your lovely engagement all round.

Who's up for a wedding planning fred where we can offer Fronk style terrible great ideas to help you avoid 'a vanilla' wedding (rolls eyes rather than getting stabby at sister as other news too lovely to be stabby ATM).

What an amazing woman you are doubleshot. Your friend could not have a more caring soul to look after her. I can see why your DP wants to make you his DW. You will make an amazing stepmother and godmother.

I wish you every happiness in your future. May it bring you everything you are hoping for and deserve.

You have brightened the day of and inspired many people on here, me included. I do need to find a tissue though

Just, bloody lovely!! Please, please keep us updated :)

Congratulations!

Not one happy ending but three...

Oh, my goodness, this is my favourite thread ever. It's just like a Hollywood film, honestly, it is.

Thank you OP, for sharing it all with us, and for being so good about updating

And congratulations!

Delurking to say massive Congratulations on all counts. What a brilliant friend you are. In fact you all sound like a lovely bunch of people, kids too (friend's dsis and DPP - not so much).

Best. Thread. Ever.

I think this is my favourite thread ever. Brilliant OP, lovely kind supportive friendship, beautifully written posts and updates, not one but TWO sorely deserved comeuppances and an engagement! Double you are my new hero. Your DP is a lucky man.

oh congratulations

as if the thread couldn't have got better

Love it! Can see this story on the big screen too! :-)

Congratulations! What an update

Congratulations on both counts. I have also read this thread from beginning to end.

You really are a wonderful friend, and the honour of being godmother is well and truly deserved

Congratulations on such a fantastic outcome to it all!