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The perfect Christening is not possible without a wonderful group of friends and family, so ease yourself in by thanking everyone for coming and making this day so special. There will be groups that have travelled far, an Auntie who baked the cake and a few friends who helped blow up balloons so ensure these acts of love don’t go unnoticed.
If your child is still a baby, feel free to acknowledge that it feels strange to be dressed up and not in your pyjamas, covered in baby puree. Confess that you’re no longer sure your conversation skills extend beyond ‘goo=goo, gah-gah’ and that you may feel compelled to point out a dumper truck if one drives past.
On a more serious note, take this time to acknowledge how lucky you and your partner feel to have this little bundle of joy.
Whilst this day is hugely significant for you and your child, it is also a special day for the chosen Godparents too. It may be worth noting that not everyone in the room will have met the Godparents, so this is the perfect opportunity to enlighten the room on why you value them. So…
Draw on a few stories and anecdotes that portray how easy and obvious this choice was for you.
This is a celebration and every speech is better with a bit of humour in it. Every 30 seconds of content needs an opportunity for your guests to smile, if not laugh-out-loud.
Sure, the chosen Godparents may be full of love and kindness, but what about their little quirks that may have an impact on your child? Is one of them known for playing pranks? Will another make it their aim to persuade your child to support your football team’s rival?
Of course, if your child is old enough to add a few lines, it could be fun to hear what they hope from their Godparents in the years to come!
Wrap up your speech with a few final words of appreciation and the hopes you have for your child, be it any career goals, personality traits, or simply the fact they’ll support the same football team as you.
Of course, remind everyone that the terms and conditions of being a Godparent means they should offer at least 50 hours of babysitting a year.
Whether you’re delivering the speech to a dozen friends & family or a packed-out party, a great speech can be ruined by poor delivery. Make sure…
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