7 Creative Ideas to Celebrate a Christening on a budget

Christenings are a joyous occasion, but they can also be expensive. It’s important to remember that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on your child’s christening for it to be special and memorable! Here are 7 creative ideas for celebrating with your little one without breaking the bank.

1. Invite guests to bring a dish instead of bringing gifts.

Bringing their favorite dishes allows your guests to share their love for you and your baby in a tangible, delicious way. It’s also an easy way to cut costs, especially if you’re planning on catering for the event yourself. You can hire a Long Island tent rental for your party.

As simple as it sounds, it can be quite effective. Here are some of the benefits of this idea:

• You can save money by not having to purchase serving dishes for guests.
• Guests may leave a tangible memory of their love for you and your baby by making something for you.
• Guests can share their favorite recipes with you!

2. Create your own decorations

The key is using the things you already have around the house to create new decorations for your event. This is a great way to reuse perfectly good items, but just take up space in your home. Use scrapbook paper and stickers as wrapping paper on presents.

Get creative with where you might use something – maybe there’s an old lampshade in storage? Turn it into a chandelier! Or how about using Christmas lights strung across the ceiling? Just make sure anything electrical has been tested by someone qualified before being plugged in! You can also string white lights across the ceiling or create a garland for your mantle.

Decorations can be a great way to add personal touches and create an atmosphere that reflects your child’s personality. This makes for special memories when someone thinks back on their experience at this event. Creating decorations with items around the house also means there are no excess costs in purchasing new things or hiring professionals. You may even save money by reusing old items instead of buying something brand new. Just make sure anything electrical has been tested before plugging it in! Use Christmas lights strung across the ceiling as a garland or string white lights across the ceiling to mimic a chandelier look without buying one.

You can also use everyday items like milk jugs, shoe boxes, and toilet paper rolls to make decorations! Here are some ideas:

• Fill up empty milk jugs with rice or sand then tie a ribbon around them to turn into vases.
• Cut out pictures of family members from magazines and glue them on top of old cardboard shoeboxes (cut off the lids) as keepsake box plaques.
• Cover an empty cereal box with wrapping paper; cut it down so there’s only one flap left at the bottom – voila! You have an instant gift bag that you’ve spent practically nothing on! The possibilities are endless when you think creatively and allow your imagination to run free.

3. Make your cake or cupcakes instead of buying

There are so many great cake and cupcake recipes out there that taste better than anything you could buy at the store! You may even find some time to bake with friends or family members. This is an excellent way to spend quality time together while creating something special just for this event.

Making your cake or cupcakes can also save you money. And who doesn’t love saving some cash? It’s easy to cut costs by baking it yourself instead of buying one from the store. You’ll also likely save money because homemade treats tend to be healthier than their store-bought counterparts.

Here are some simple recipes for cakes and cupcakes:

• Carrot Cake – this is an easy and delicious recipe that’s super moist. You can even put shredded carrots in the batter! It has a filling made from cream cheese frosting, making it extra tasty. The cake itself is not overly sweet so you won’t feel guilty about indulging in seconds (or thirds).
• Classic Chocolate Cake – this one is also very easy to make. It’s a classic chocolate cake recipe that you can easily dress up or down for any occasion! You can create your frosting concoction, too. Add some icing sugar and cocoa powder if it suits the theme of your party. Or try adding vanilla extract and butter for a creamier, richer frosting taste. You can even substitute the water in this recipe with coffee if you want to give it an extra kick!
• Vanilla Cupcakes – these are simple vanilla cupcakes that are easy to decorate however you like. They’re sweet enough on their own but also hold up well under icing or any other toppings that might take away from them tasting too sugary or rich. They do not use sour cream so they tend to be lighter than most cakes and cupcakes which contain this ingredient/addition. This makes for a great presentation when stacking your cake layers as the colors of each layer won’t bleed into one another (like red velvet cupcakes).

4. Have children dress up on their Sunday best for pictures

Have your children wear their best clothes already in their wardrobe. If you don’t have anything nice enough for this special occasion, then go through the family’s existing clothing and see if there is something that can be made presentable. You may even find items of clothing that need some altering (tearing up the hem of dress pants to make them look more casual for a young child, removing a belt to shorten a dress for older children who have outgrown it).

There’s no need to buy a new dress for the occasion when you have plenty of other clothes in good enough condition from which to choose. We are sure that parents will enjoy hunting through family closets to find items that can be reused and repurposed for this special day.

5. Take photos throughout the day

Expertly done photos are only great when you can afford them. If you cannot provide this, perhaps it is time to call in a favor! Ask a family member with an artistic eye to take the pictures for your party. Or, if you can manage it yourself, take pictures throughout the day with your phone. A photo album of the event is a great way to have memories of the day to cherish for years to come.

You can also share the photos on your favorite social network site and share them with friends and family! It’s a great way to let everyone know about the special day.

6. Serve finger foods like sandwiches

If there is a good reason to have a meal, then by all means do so. If it is simply because you think that the occasion calls for one, consider changing things up and having finger foods instead! This will make everything feel less formal and save your family from any unnecessary stress or hassle.

Make sure that there is no stress or hassle involved if you are serving finger foods for your Christening party. Finger food ideas include sandwiches, chips, popcorn, and cookies. These will make everything less formal which makes it easier to enjoy the day with your loved ones without any unnecessary stress or hassle! Consider changing things up at your next event by hosting something different like this! This way everyone can relax and feel comfortable enough to truly appreciate the time they get to spend together celebrating such an important milestone in their family’s life story. Remember it’s all about having fun and spending time with family and friends.

7. Give everyone who attends their small gift bag filled with personalized goodies.

Everyone loves food and everyone loves gifts! Focusing on these two things for a Christening party will make sure that nobody leaves with a bad taste in their mouth, metaphorically speaking. Everyone attending will love it when they leave your celebration feeling satisfied both literally and figuratively as well as having taken home some small tokens of appreciation from the event itself.

Here are some ideas on how to create a personalized gift bag:

• Decorative Mini Mason Jars filled with personalized goodies like cookies, brownies, or other treats. This way everybody will get to take home their goody jar filled with freshly baked goods prepared especially for them!
• Jelly Beans in personalized jars.  Tie a ribbon around the jar with the baby’s name on it and decorate with stickers or personal photos.
• Brown sugar scrub in a mason jar with a ribbon tied around it that can be used as a body scrub or for hands.
• Miniature roses in a small glass vase.  Add confetti to the bottom of the jar and add water to keep the flowers fresh in between uses/events.
• Design customized T-shirts at a shop like AmericanApparel.com or Etsy.com. Or have them printed by a local print shop near you!

It is the simple things in life that count. The little moments, when celebrated with family and friends, can be cherished for years to come. You don’t need expensive gifts or extravagant meals to make your loved ones feel special on their big day – just a few thoughtful touches will do! What do you think? Could this be an affordable way for you to throw one more special celebration this year before the big day arrives? Let us know in the comments below! Also, check out Awesome Bouncers if you’re looking to rent some awesome stuff for your christening party!