If you are the godparent of the baby, you should wear a nice day dress if you are a girl, and if you are a guy you should wear a suit whit tie. Because you will be on the photos and later on you don't want to look bad or poorly dressed. If you are just attending as a friend you should wear slacks, a nice dress pants, with a feminine, chic blouse, don't show a lot of skin, it's tacky. If you are a guy, also wear a nice dress pants and a dress shirt, no ties.
That depends on where you get baptized. Our church provides a baptismal robe to wear and towels. They baptize people immediately by full submersion when they come forward to become chrisians so they need something modest people can wear with no prior preparations. The blue robes zip up in the front and are made of a waterproof nylon/plastic material that doesn't cling to the body, and they have a jumpsuit type style that won't ride up in the water. My husband and I were baptized together a few years ago and I was happy with the modesty comfort and convenience. I am large busted so the last thing I need is a buch of wet fabric clinging to my upper body in front of a buch of people. Plus I guess I'm sentimental like the idea of having a special outfit to wear for a special and meaningful ceremony. The idea of getting baptized in jeans and a t shirt doesnt seem right, just like getting married or graduating in regular clothes wouldnt. While baptismal clothing varies, the robes we use would probably be among the most common you would see, especially if you go to a church that baptizes on the spot. Here is a video of a young lady being baptized in the exact type of robes we use.
This question has a rather subjective quality to it, and therefore may be subject to differing opinions on the subject. My answer also presumes the christening is within a Christian context, whether Catholic or Protestant.
A "Christening" or "Baptism" is an important event in the life of a family regardless of what denomination one belongs to. Therefore it is probably a prudent practice to wear clothing reflective of the fact that this is an important occasion. Clothing which reflects important events in the lives of a family are usually suits, or coat and tie, or at least shirt and tie. For women, whatever the female equivalent to a suit, or coat and tie is I think proper. Not being a women, I can't speak to what is considered formal dress.
Some people however, due to their financial situation or unique situation in life perhaps are not in a position to wear a suit, or coat and tie, etc. In such a case, it is probably prudent to wear the best clothing one has available to them.
Younger children usually wear a white baptisimal gown.
Older children should wear a nice formal outfit.
if you are a boy-a white tee shirt and white shorts--- for girls a white gown,tee shirt and plastic pants
But you can also wear anything but bring spare clothes for after.
Usually, a white gauze baby dress(both girls & boys).
For a baptism, something at least semi-formal is highly recommended. Something that is simple and understated is the most preferable dress for a baptism.
a suit and tie or a ceremonial robe.
Although you can find Christening suits, it's fine for a boy to wear a Christening gown, especially if it is (or is going to be) an heirloom. It's a good idea to have a change of clothing available, because Christening gowns are 1)always white and 2)often scratchy.
A stole is the large scarf-like band that a priest drapes over his shoulders when performing ceremonies or Mass; a christening stole is the particular one he would wear when performing a christening.
No it is not mandatory for an infant to wear white during her christening, but usually it is the case because white signifies innocence.
White clothes or a christening dress are generally worn while being baptized because the person is "Fresh like the driven manna" which is a quote from the bible and a codex for the act of baptizing.
Yes you can have a christening on a Friday.
a traditional gift would be something for the baby to wear and hold, for example clothes or jewellery.
"To my special grandchildren on your christening day."
Christening Gowns sells a wide variety of gowns and outfits for baby's first Christening. They sell all the items you may need in order to have a beautiful Christening for your child.
no, not unless it is the first word of the sentence.
Since a cumberbund (also known as cummerbund) is a trendy alternative for wearing a vest they can be used for example on a wedding or christening ceremony.
yes they do .... Because at Jade goodys lads christening they had ugg boots on and i saw people in the shops with ugg boots on (men )
You can find information about Christening gifts on the following sites; Present aid, Johnlewis official website, Simply Christening Gifts, and Lyko penningen.