Baptism Celebration - The Results!

The event was beautiful!!  The highlight - My little guy who was so cute and so into the ceremony for a 3 month old.  I couldn't stop watching his gaze and how focused he was on the priest.  Truly priceless!

All the other details I worked on turned out exactly as I wanted them.  I was truly pleased with the results.

I have Irina Shainski of Sweet Song Cake to thank for the amazing cake.  Not only did it look flawless, it was delicious and an absolute hit with all, even the pickiest ones that usually have a say about the cake.  Isn't the sheep adorable?!  I can't bring myself to throw it out!

The favours were also a hit.  Everyone loved the idea of receiving something useful that would remind them of my little man's special day every time they use it.  Here is how the cutting boards turned out. I loved dealing with Rob at Westboro Signs for the engraving of my son's initials and baptism date on the boards.  And I loved how the thank you cards turned out.  Thank you Concertina Press,

Finally, I had fun putting together the simple centerpieces and I am happy with the end result.

Now that the baptism is over, I feel I have so much time on my hands - hmmm - what to plan next?

Baptism Celebration To Do List (continued)

I'm loving the online world for dresses.  It is the best option for a mom of two with limited time to shop in malls from one store to the other.  I mean there are really hundreds of them on sites like Nordstrom, ShopBop, Neiman Marcus, Revolve Clothing, etc.  I found three on Neiman Marcus' site and they should arrive next week for me to try them on.  I'm hoping one of these will work out.  I love wearing white dresses and my son's baptism is the perfect reason to do so.

French Connection via Neiman Marcus

Free People via Neiman Marcus

Erin by Erin Fetherston via Neiman Marcus

They are all very different styles so I am hoping one style will work.  If all fails I found a beige skirt and beige top at BCBG I can purchase instead.

Unfortunately I haven't had much luck with my son's baptismal outfit or both my sons' church outfits. I'm not sure how I would be if I had a girl, but right now I feel it would be so much easier finding nice outfits for girls instead of boys.  The search continues...I should look online for them too.

At least I have booked the photographer.  Of course it will be Eduardo Reyes again.

By the end of the weekend I am hoping to have come up with a final idea for the party favours, the decor and the gift for the Godparents.

To be continued...