Do I invite colleagues to a Christening?

[Sparksflyxo]

Good Afternoon

I'm currently planning a christening for my youngest and was wondering whether to invite work colleagues. I had about 5 of them come to my baby shower but none of them have actually met my son who is almost 1 nor has my son been invited into work when I've done KIT days. Should I invite the ones who came the baby shower and risk 'I wasn't invited but so and so was' comments or should I just stick to family and friends with some of the new mum friends? I didn't invite any colleagues for my eldest's so unsure what the etiquette is. Also would they expect to bring their partners/children or invite them as a group?

Thank you!

I’d say not. Baby showers are about the mum - I invited a few colleagues (who I also consider friends) to mine and they came which was nice. Christening is about the baby. If they haven’t even met the baby in a year it would be weird to invite them IMO. I can’t see how any of them could be offended not to be invited when they’ve made no effort to even meet the child! If they were that interested they’d have met for a coffee or come round your house surely?!

Thanks @modgepodge . I like your logic of baby shower being for the mum and the christening being about the baby. We're doing the party afterwards as a christening/first birthday party so think I'll invite a couple mum friends from playgroup instead.

I didn’t have colleagues at my daughter’s christening. It’s a celebration of faith with her community of friends and family.

Thanks for replying @JammySlag

I think given they haven’t met the baby then no. I’d only invite colleagues if we would spend time out of work and friends.

Goodness me, no. Christenings are for parents, godparents and grandparents. Maybe a few uncles/aunts/very close friends. But they are usually small and elegant, followed by tea and cake, not a free for all for every person you've ever met.