Christening Gifts That'll Stand Out From The Rest
It is the secret, unspoken hope of any gift giver - which their gift will stand out from all the others that person has received
. Parents spend months saving for that one special toy they know their child will love at Christmas. Friends will hope that their gift is the biggest, most expensive and most well received at their friend's birthday party. Boyfriends will spend hours pouring over jewellery counters, putting to good use weeks of hinting and hoping by their girlfriends, sparing no cost just to see their beloved's face light up - well, we would like to think so at least.
Whatever the occasion, choosing a gift which stands out from the crowd can be a daunting task, especially if money is tight or if, in the case of christening gifts, the person on the receiving end can only hint in as much as they can gurgle nonsense and suck their own feet.
Although it can be difficult to choose a truly original gift for a child's christening, there exist many new and non-traditional gift ideas which are fast becoming popular. Additionally, it is becoming more and more acceptable to get the child something which, to date, has been entirely unassociated with christenings, such as plots of land in space, investments for the future and even potentially gag gifts. Failing this, there are also an endless number of ways to alter and personalise traditional, inexpensive gifts in order to turn that which was once ordinary into a touching, unique gift which will really stand out from the others.
One of many unusual christening gifts is the opportunity to partake in an experience as a family. Perhaps the most fitting experience is a personalised family photo shoot, in which the personality and closeness of the family can shine through. Incorporating both the child being christened and his family, a photo shoot is a memorable and enjoyable experience which is sure to stand out. Many photographers offer editing and photoshopping services, so that the resulting family portrait appears professional, personal and suits the family's tastes.
Other unique christening gifts include naming a star after the child being christened. Amongst the tokens and photographs which may become worn with age, naming a star after a child is a sweet and enduring way to mark the day of their christening which is certain to stand out amongst the other gifts. One of the benefits of this type of gift is that it transcends the boundaries of childhood which many gifts adhere to. Blankets and teddy bears mark the occasion for the child specifically as a child and appeal to the parents in this same way. Although it is a joy to look back on one's christening blanket once grown up, it is only in memory that the gift retains its meaning. Being the namesake of a star, however, is a gift that you can carry with you well into adulthood and is sure to stand out from the other gifts you receive that day by being the only one you can still brag about to your mates in the pub.
If these gift ideas are too unusual or extravagant for your tastes, many traditional christening gifts can be made more exemplary through personalisation. Personalising a gift guarantees that its owner will always be reminded of the thought and effort put into not only choosing their gift but also ensuring that it is tailored specifically for them. Whilst it is easy for anybody to walk into their nearest occasion store and pick an expensive, elaborate gift, even the simplest of tokens is immediately bolstered by a simple, elegant personalisation.
In the case of some gifts, it is common practice to include a personalisation. Many charm bracelets feature the child's name, whilst a framed photograph of the child is obviously personal. Being personal by nature, these gifts do not necessarily stand out from the rest.
The key to making a gift truly remarkable is not to rely upon the superficial, such as names and pictures, but to delve a little deeper and uncover something of the personality or values of the receiver of the gift. Instead of a plain picture frame, choose one which can be inscribed with good wishes and messages of hope from friends and family. Instead of inscribing a token with the child's name, have it inscribed with a small poem, quotation or religious verse which you feel is particularly fitting.
Remember that christening gifts do not need to be traditional in order to be acceptable, nor do they need to be remarkable in order to be memorable. All that matters in choosing something that will stand out from the rest is that you feel confident that your gift could not possibly be intended for anybody else.
by: John Smith
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