Planning your Christening Party is exciting. It is a time to celebrate as it is a momentous occasion in your child’s life. You want to make the best out of it and so do we! Our team at Corky’s Catering is pleased to work with you on your party venue, your baby’s baptism party, and can help you with your need for baptism parties.
Let us know more about the Baptism invitations, the number of adult guests, and the details about the Baptism reception.
Our catering service team will be here to ensure that the Baptism celebration is a grand success.
The Christening
A Christening party is a special day for you and your family and friends. As your loved ones gather around, it gives you a chance to know them better and to spend quality time together. The celebration is kept in light of the sacredness of the day. It helps people socialize with one another.
It is a sacred way of welcoming a newborn child into this world and dedicating them to a higher purpose.
It is a fantastic event in the Catholic Church as it welcomes them to the Christian faith and helps to continue family traditions. It is a special occasion and we are proud to ensure that your friends and family are able to have a great time during their sit down meal.
What are the Rituals at a Baptism party?
First things first, it is essential to understand the rituals you need to do to welcome the newest member of your family. This powerful tradition follows with full messages, speeches, and keeping a portion of holy water used to baptize the newborn child. However, the sacred event can be turned into a fun celebration after the initial special event. All you need to do is pay attention to details to turn it into the most memorable party.
Let us take a look at how you can plan your christening party.
1. Location – The Church and party venue
First things first, choose the location. You can do it at your house as well. All of it depends on the number of guests coming. Remember to ask, “how many people can you accommodate at your home comfortably?” If you have less space, it is better to do it outside in a reception hall.
However, try to choose the place near the church where the ceremony is taking place. The location and venue should be decided beforehand. As it is an imperative part of the event. Make sure the venue is booked beforehand. So you don’t have to worry about it at the last moment.
2. Food
With all the preparations for the christening party, don’t forget to pay attention to food. For your comfort, you may hire a caterer like Corky’s Catering. Of Course, you have to decide the type of food you want at the function.
You can set up a buffet where guests can serve themselves and mingle with others. They can talk to each other and spend time together. For a buffet, it is always better to opt for finger foods, including sandwiches, fruit, quiche, and dips. It makes a wholesome spread altogether.
Whatever the case may be, our team at Corky’s Catering will certainly help.
3. Drinks
When it comes to drinks, keep in mind all age groups will be present at the event. And so, you need to keep drinks that accommodate everyone. Keep mixed punch drinks with ice fruit to garnish on the side. Guests can serve themselves.
4. Dresscode
When planning a christening party, the first thing you ever want to stress about is the dress code. Dress Codes can be stressful. Allow your guests to wear whatever they want as long as they are comfortable.
5. Decorations
Decorations for the christening party are probably the most fun part. You can use fabric, balloons, and anything to make the party enjoyable. You can use small statues of babies and children to give a unique touch to the overall décor. You need to set the main table aside for the grandparents and family members to sit. Linens are extremely essential when it comes to décor. And so, you may use white color linen paired with different colors to set the pathway. It is appreciated for the occasion.
6. Photographers
Try to hire the best photographer in town even though it is going to be a bit on the pricey side. These are all the memories you will have once your child grows up. Hire the best photographer and get ready for some photographs. You may take inspiration from popular social media platforms, including Pinterest for interesting and creative ideas when forming different backdrops for the photos.
You need to document all the memories of the event. Don’t forget to capture moments like group photos, detailed pictures of the venue, and candid photographs of guests mingling with one another. Most importantly, tell your photographer to make sure they capture you and the child greeting everyone at the ceremony.
7. Giveaways
Baptism favors are the number one thing guests will take along with great memories. Your guests will appreciate your thoughtfulness behind the party favor. Get the favors custom-made from a local wanderer or you can make them yourself. It is a perfect way to say thank you to your guests for coming and spending time with you. You can even keep a local caricature artist in the event. They can draw quick caricatures of your guests that they will be allowed to take home as a memory.
Remember that you are celebrating a sacred event, you want to make sure that you stay reverent during the Baptism party as well.
8. Do Your Research
There is nothing better than doing your research. Once you’ve decided on the theme, make a checklist and start researching. Note down questions like how many guests do you plan to invite, what are you serving, and the kind of food you want for the party. If you know a family or a friend that has recently conducted a christening party, get help from them.
Ask them about the local vendors. How and where the party took place. Most importantly, ask them about how much it cost them. Once you have gathered all the relevant information, make a time frame. Set a calendar and market the event date. Set the deadline of two days earlier where you want to finish up with all the arrangements, including flowers, food, scheduling with the church, confirming godparents, and much more.
Corky’s Catering Will be There For Large Group and Small Group Parties
Let us know how our team at Corky’s Catering can make those on your guest list happy. We know that you want to make this a memorable event for all involved.
Contact us today to find out how we offer a wide variety of options for your Christening event.
