Wedding and baptism at the same time: how to organize such an event

Organizing the wedding and baptism on the same day is a solution that many couples invoke when the child comes into the world before the parents have officially united their destinies.

If you also made the same choice, continue reading. We have prepared some tips that will help you organize an event to remember fondly over the years.

Determine the date, guest list and budget first

Organizing two events on the same day is certainly no small feat, especially when you have to take care of a baby. But it’s not impossible. You just have to use your organizational sense correctly.

If none of you are very good at this chapter, nor do you have someone reliable to entrust this task to, the best thing you can do is call an event planner.

Regardless of who will take care of the organization, here are the first things you will need to set up:

● Double event date

The first thing to do is, obviously, to set the date of the double event, a rather difficult task in itself.

Since these are religious ceremonies, we must take into account the fasting periods of the year, in which it is not possible to organize weddings and parties. Secondly, be prepared to have to change your plans depending on the availability of the desired venues, godparents, even the chosen priest.

● Number of guests

Before you start looking for a venue, it would be a good idea to determine how many guests you will have. Taking into account the restrictions in force and the fact that we cannot know how the pandemic situation will evolve, it would be better to limit the number of people who will participate in the party as much as possible.

This doesn’t mean you only have to have 20-30 guests, just that you’ve found the perfect excuse to avoid spending one of the happiest days of your life with hundreds of people you don’t know.

● the budget

Once you have agreed on an approximate number of guests, you can also set the budget you need. It would be advisable not to exceed this budget, but to prepare for this to happen. Make sure you have a reserve fund you can turn to.

● the premises

The next thing you need to deal with is choosing the right place. Keep in mind the number of guests, the menu he can make available to you, but also his availability. Also, make sure you have access to a room where your baby can eat and sleep safely.

After choosing the venue you can decide on the menu, which decorations you prefer, but also what time the party will start.

Choose the goddesses and the church where the two ceremonies will be officiated

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A choice to be made carefully is that of godparents. Since you are organizing the wedding and baptism on the same day, two pairs of godparents are not necessarily necessary. It’s important to be loved people who know they will be with you for the rest of your life.

As for the church, it will be easier to opt for a church near your home or the place where the party will take place. It will save you from having to spend a lot of time on the roads, which is even more important when a child is involved.

Establish with the priest which of the ceremonies will be performed first, the baptism or the wedding.

Send invitations at least 6 weeks before your chosen date

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An important stage in the process of planning such an event is the choice of invitations. It’s not exactly practical to send different invitations when combining two events.

It is much easier to opt for 2-in-1 wedding and baptism invitations, like those available on our site. If you don’t have a big budget, don’t worry: you will find enough models of cheap, but equally beautiful wedding invitations.

From Indo Cards you can also order the guest list, menus, testimonials and envelopes for weddings and baptisms, as well as envelopes for money.

All you have to do is place your order and wait for the courier. If you are from Cluj or Timisoara, you can collect the products ordered directly in our stores.

Wedding invitations are usually sent out at least 6 weeks before the event date, so be careful to order them in advance.

Buy the dresses and rings on time

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Another aspect concerns the choice of outfits for the event. You should do this at least a few months before the event. You definitely won’t have time to change, so there’s no point in buying two different outfits.

The child will also need a dress in which he will go to church, in addition to the one chosen by the goddesses. It would also be good to have a spare dress in case it gets dirty. Don’t forget to bring comfortable footwear and shoes.

Even the purchase of rings should not be postponed until the last hundred meters, especially if you want a certain model.

Don’t forget the music and photos

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A successful party also needs good music. Whether you opt for a DJ or a band, make sure that the music you hear will be to your taste, but will also get your guests dancing.

Also, look for a good photographer, who knows how to capture all those precious moments that you will want to remember over the years.

Nobody says that organizing the wedding and baptism on the same day will be an easy or very pleasant process. But there is nothing impossible to do. Get organized, divide the tasks and don’t leave everything in the last hundred meters. With a little effort you will surely be able to spend an unforgettable day.

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