Refreshments After Baptism? Thoughts...?

[tink_n_pooh]

I have never been to a baptism without food (lunch/dinner food) afterwards but then again... like PP said, I'm from NJ and we like to have a lot of a food at our functions

I do really like the idea of stating your plans on the invite, something like "please join us for lunch" or "please join us for cake and coffee"

 

[kirstenb1]

It's a tradition at our church for the parents of the child being baptized to host our coffee hour/reception at the parish hall, following the ceremony. We did that, then had family/close friends back to our home for a reception. At the coffee hour, we did heavy hors d'oeuvres/coffee/drinks, followed by the same at our home.

 

[pooh4evr]

Same here - doesn't matter what time of day, if it's a party, snacks and then a meal. We tend to just eat a late breakfast in the morning, in anticipation of an early dinner (2 meal day).

I agree for all 3 of ours we had a party at home after the service,- snacks/apps, then meal followed by cake.

 

[cornflake]

I wouldn't do a meal, I think it's a weird time for it and you're not planning a like, hours and hours-long party with 50 people.

I'd think a light tea service would be nice. Some small scones, mini muffins, some little light finger sandwiches (cucumber, egg salad, cheese and watercress, the like) in quarters. Serve with tea, coffee, juices with sparkling water and then do cake. That way it all goes together and it's not JUST cake, which some people don't like to have just sweets, but nor is it a meal at a weird time - 3/4 o'clock.

It's tea time, serve tea.

 

[justhat]

Add me to the NJ bunch and those who say definitely food! But then again, if you're home at 2:30, I can't imagine anyone I know leaving by 4pm either. More like 6pm, if not longer.

 

[Donnainnj]

we are having my ds's baptism this weekend. Church starts at noon, and party at our house afterwards. We are having it catered by a local italian restaurant (they don't serve, just provide the food and chafing dishes). I'm making the apps and salad, and of course getting a cake from the bakery.

I'm in nj though, and we love to have lots of food at parties! Lol!!!

i have never been to a baptism without food (lunch/dinner food) afterwards but then again... Like pp said, i'm from nj and we like to have a lot of a food at our functions

i do really like the idea of stating your plans on the invite, something like "please join us for lunch" or "please join us for cake and coffee"

+1

 

[TheIncredibles!]

I have never been to a baptism without food (lunch/dinner food) afterwards but then again... like PP said, I'm from NJ and we like to have a lot of a food at our functions
I do really like the idea of stating your plans on the invite, something like "please join us for lunch" or "please join us for cake and coffee"

Let's see for my oldest we pitched a huge tent at my sister's house, rented tables and chairs, a dj and hired a BBQ company that came in with a big truck full of huge grills and food and cooked on site burgers, dogs, bbq chicken, ribs, potato salad etc.

DD - Same thing but pitched a tent at our new house.

Last child I finally wised up - We just had it here http://www.farmsteadgolf.com/ in the room where they usually host weddings.

None of the christening's had less than 150 people.

 

[Minnesota!]

no matter the time/occasion - a meal is served At least in my neck of the woods.

If you don't want to go big, just get some buns, meat, cheese, and some chips and veggies. Maybe a few snacky things, too...

 

[golfgal]

It's a tradition at our church for the parents of the child being baptized to host our coffee hour/reception at the parish hall, following the ceremony. We did that, then had family/close friends back to our home for a reception. At the coffee hour, we did heavy hors d'oeuvres/coffee/drinks, followed by the same at our home.

That is a nice tradition.

 

[Kellydelly]

I have never been to a baptism that wasn't done either during a Sunday church service, or immediately afterwards. Is that when your's is happening, right after a service? If so, I would expect to feed your guests lunch. It is never wrong to provide a meal, but you could screw up by not providing one . I live in your area and I would expect a meal.