What should I wear to a christening? (I will be a godmother)?

Help! I haven't been to church since I was a child and have no idea what kind of things people wear nowadays, I know it's usually wedding like clothes but is it usually a bit more toned down for a christening?


I have a beautiful wedding type dress that i've been waiting for an occasion to wear but it's bright pink with tropical flowers on it! (it's not as scary as it sounds!), do you think this would be too much?


Also, I'm only 22 so wouldn't feel comfortable in the usual formal suits or whatever people wear.


Any suggestions or tips appreciated x

What should I wear to a christening? (I will be a godmother)?
Well hello there!





You can wear pretty much whatever you want. It's the child that has to dress up in christening attire. Just make sure its not sweats etc. lol. The dress you explained would be just fine.


If you want to make sure, ask the parents of the event. But usually it's just the child that has to wear specialty things.





With love to you through Jesus Christ our savior,





Dusty
Reply:Com'on....what kind of era do you live?you talk like we christian are some kind of alien....that dress is well perfect, unless you will go to a very restricted old fashion church.but i'd like to tell you most churches are not like that anymore.The church i go you can dress anything as long as you don't show up like going to a night club of course!
Reply:Hi, just wear whatever you feel comfortable in. I had to go to church last week with my daughter for school, some people were even wearing jeans. A Christening is a special time, with lots of photos and family, wear your dress, it sounds nice. Have a special day and enjoy being a god parent.x
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Reply:you should have been going to church.you have to set a good example for godchild.were something nice.
Reply:I would wear a nice yellow or green dress with a tiny print. You don't want anything that is loud and will take away from the parents or baby. (Something you'd wear to a wedding.)


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I hope it answers some of your questions as to what role a godmother has. I wish you well and good job being picked for being the god mother of this child.
Reply:Depending on the parents that dress sounds fine as its a celebration not a sad time if you are really unsure as the parents because the last thing they want is for the day to be marred so they sould be more than happy to help you decide and they can also look at the dress also at least you wont clash with the mother





Having read some of the other answers I feel I need to add that it's ot about going to church its about living your life by christian values and holding them sacred
Reply:The dress you describe sounds perfect. It's a happy occasion, you're young, and you should be yourself, three good reasons to wear it.
Reply:CLOTHES WOULD BE A START.
Reply:Just wear something nice, it's summer, so a summer dress, open toe shoes (not flip flops, maybe nice sandals). I just came back from a Christening today... don't wear red or black...just in case. depending on how conservative the ceremony is, maybe wear something to cover your shoulders if the dress exposes your shoulders, back and arms: like a groovy shawl or scarf or light petite jacket that you can take off later.





a wedding type dress??? is it a casual, cotton kind of bright pink dress?? or is it a bride maid's dress?
Reply:That dress sounds lovely, wear it =] Most churches nowadays really couldnt care less what you wear (within reason obv. lol)


Congratulations on being chosen as god-mother by the way!!


God bless
Reply:if your batezoid then you go naked i think, or is that when you get married?
Reply:what about a nice pair of dark washed jeans , one dressy shirt and a nice jacket(suit) one a pair of heels
Reply:Whatever you would wear to a job interview will be just fine.





God bless you!
Reply:If you have not been to church since you were a child....for what reason would they pick you to be a God mother??





age 22, how much of the Bible do you know that you can share with the child? A Godmother is a spiritual/ faith teacher along with the parents teaching the child......
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