A baptism invitation often doubles as a birth
announcement, so it's no surprise that parents and godparents
decide carefully, wanting the card to be special. Fortunately,
there are a variety of ways to celebrate
the birth of a child with beautiful baptism invitations.
Local print shops and high-quality online printers have a slew of
design choices for baptism/christening invitations, from
traditional to cute to casual. You can even customize your order
with mix-and-match envelopes. There's no reason to feel constrained
by the old pink-versus-blue color choices-feel free to pick a color
scheme that you enjoy, independent of the gender
of your child.
Many parents these days are opting to send baptism invitations that
feature a picture of their beautiful new baby. Pick your favorite
high-resolution
photo of the little guy or girl, and give the file to a printer
with your order. Hint: Using a black-and-white photo can give a
timeless quality to your baptism invitations.
Birth announcements and baptism invitations can feature religious
iconography, but it's not mandatory. Some invitation designs also
feature a biblical verse, or allow you to choose your own. Decide
according to your own taste.
Who should be sending the baptism invitations? Formal christening
invitations are often sent and addressed from the child's
godparents, especially if they're playing a part in organizing the
event. Most baptism invitations, however, are sent from the
infant's parents.
If you've got the time,
handmade baptism cards can make a sweet keepsake. You can start
with blank card stock, then go to a scrapbooking store and pick up
baby-themed scrapbooking elements like stickers, cutouts, and
trinkets. Use these to decorate each card yourself.
If you're strapped for time or money-and what new parent isn't?-
don't agonize. Use fill-in-the-blank cards from a stationary or
office supply store. Make the invites more special by picking up
some high-quality satin ribbon with a cute pattern, and tying it
around the card with a bow. Slip in a photo of your new baby, and
suddenly any other decoration seems like icing on the cake.
Learn about the significance of the baptism ritual:
http://www.videojug.com/interview/catholicism#what-is-the-significance-of-baptism
