What To Write In Christening Card

So, there I was, standing in the card aisle, staring at a wall of greetings that seemed to be written by robots. "Congratulations on your new arrival," "Welcome little one," "Blessings on this special day." I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm all for the sentiment, but where's the heart? Where's the "Hey, little one, welcome to the world! I hope you like tacos because your auntie is gonna spoil you rotten with them!"

That's when it hit me. I was looking for a card for my goddaughter's christening, and I wanted it to be me. I wanted it to be real. But how? What do you write in a christening card that's not cliché, not too religious (or just right, depending on the family), and not something your grandma would say?

First things first: The basics

Let's start with the basics. You're gonna need to include the kid's name (if you know it), the date of the christening, and a warm, fuzzy sentiment. But you don't have to stop there. You can add a little something extra, a little something you.

For example, instead of just "Congratulations," you could say, "Congratulations on your little one's big day! I can't wait to see them grow and learn and laugh." See? It's the same sentiment, but it's you.

Now, let's talk religion (if you want to)

If the family is religious, you might want to include a little something about that. But you don't have to go overboard. A simple "May God bless and keep little [Name] always" can be just as meaningful as a whole paragraph about the sacrament.

And if you're not sure about the family's beliefs, that's okay! You can still write from the heart. Something like, "May this day be filled with love, light, and all the blessings a little one could wish for" is warm and fuzzy without being too specific.

Add a personal touch

This is where you get to shine. What makes this christening special to you? Is it the kid's parents? The godparents? The fact that it's a double christening and you get to celebrate with another little one?

Maybe you want to write about how you can't wait to see the kid grow up, or how you're excited to be an auntie/uncle/godparent. Maybe you want to share a memory from the baby shower or the pregnancy. Whatever it is, make it you.

Don't forget the funny

Okay, maybe not too funny. But a little laugh never hurt anyone. You could make a joke about how the kid's gonna be the tallest one in the family (if they're not already), or how you're gonna teach them all your favorite dance moves.

Just remember, the joke should be about the kid, not at their expense. We want to celebrate them, not make fun of them.

And finally, the sign-off

You've written your heart out, now it's time to sign off. "With love" is always a good choice, but you could also say "With all my heart," "With joy," or even "With tacos" (if that's your thing).

And there you have it. A christening card that's you, from start to finish. So go forth, card-buying friend, and write something wonderful. And remember, if all else fails, you can always draw a picture of a taco. Kids love tacos.