Christening Card Messages

Messages here are grouped by tone rather than by relationship, so if you know you want something warm, short or slightly funny you can go straight to it.

If you'd rather sort by who you are - godparent, grandparent, guest - our what to write in a christening card guide does it that way round.

Every card we make is blank inside, so there's space for as much as you want to say.

Blank-inside christening cards

Printed in the UK, posted first class, with room for a proper message.

Illustration of two large pints of stout next to a tiny baby stout with text "Two's a couple, three's a family". Two's A Couple, Three's A Family (Guinness Congrats On The New Baby Card) £3.87 Only The Best Dads Get Promoted To Grandad (Friends Themed Cards) Only The Best Dads Get Promoted To Grandad (Friends Themed Cards) £3.87 A square pregnancy announcement greeting card for a brother featuring a baby scan photo illustration and uncle text. Only The Best Brothers Get Promoted To Uncle (Pregnancy Announcement Card) £3.87 A square white greeting card reading 'Only the best sisters get promoted to aunty' with a cute illustration of a baby scan. Only The Best Sisters Get Promoted To Aunty (Pregnancy Announcement Card) £3.87 Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny pregnancy announcement card featuring a baby scan illustration. Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny (Pregnancy Announcement Card) £3.87 Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny (Friends Themed Cards) Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny (Friends Themed Cards) £3.87

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Warm and heartfelt

  • A perfect day for a perfect little person.
  • You are so loved, by so many people, and today proved it.
  • May your life be as lovely as the day you were christened.
  • Wishing you every happiness, from people who'll be watching you grow up.
  • Welcomed today, loved always.
  • The world got a bit brighter the day you arrived. Today we made it official.
  • Here's to a childhood full of muddy knees and long summers.

Religious messages

  • May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
  • Christened in His name, held in His love.
  • 'Let the little children come to me.' - Matthew 19:14
  • May your faith grow with you, and comfort you when you need it.
  • God bless you today and every day of your life.
  • Welcomed into the church, and into a family that adores you.
  • May He guide your steps and keep you safe.

Non-religious and naming day

  • Today we said your name and promised to look after you. That's the whole job.
  • Welcome, officially, to the best people you'll ever meet.
  • No hymns required. Just love, and a lot of it.
  • Here's to your naming day, and to everyone who turned up for it.
  • You've got a village. Today they all showed up at once.

Funny

  • You slept through your own party. Genuinely impressive.
  • Congratulations on surviving the water bit with minimal complaint.
  • Your first big day out and you spent most of it asleep on your nan.
  • Welcome to the family. Terms and conditions apply, mostly at Christmas.

Short messages for a small card

  • With love on your christening day.
  • Blessings, little one.
  • So happy for all of you.
  • A lovely day for a lovely boy.
  • Welcome to the world, properly.
  • Congratulations on your special day.

From the parents, to the child

  • We chose your godparents carefully. They're yours for life.
  • You were christened on a Sunday in the church your grandad was married in. We wanted you to know that.
  • Today we promised to give you everything we've got. We meant it.

Cards for the day

Blank inside, drawn in house, printed in the UK and posted first class.

Illustration of two large pints of stout next to a tiny baby stout with text "Two's a couple, three's a family". Two's A Couple, Three's A Family (Guinness Congrats On The New Baby Card) £3.87 Only The Best Dads Get Promoted To Grandad (Friends Themed Cards) Only The Best Dads Get Promoted To Grandad (Friends Themed Cards) £3.87 A square pregnancy announcement greeting card for a brother featuring a baby scan photo illustration and uncle text. Only The Best Brothers Get Promoted To Uncle (Pregnancy Announcement Card) £3.87 A square white greeting card reading 'Only the best sisters get promoted to aunty' with a cute illustration of a baby scan. Only The Best Sisters Get Promoted To Aunty (Pregnancy Announcement Card) £3.87 Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny pregnancy announcement card featuring a baby scan illustration. Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny (Pregnancy Announcement Card) £3.87 Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny (Friends Themed Cards) Only The Best Mums Get Promoted To Nanny (Friends Themed Cards) £3.87 Only The Best Friends Get Promoted To Aunty (Friends Themed Cards) Only The Best Friends Get Promoted To Aunty (Friends Themed Cards) £3.87 Future Dad Fuel (Dad To Be New Baby Card) Future Dad Fuel (Dad To Be New Baby Card) £3.87

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good christening message?

A good one names the day, says something specific about the child or family, and adds a wish or blessing. Two or three sentences is plenty - the point is that it sounds like you.

Can you send a christening card if you can't attend?

Yes, and it's appreciated. Post it to arrive in the few days before the christening, and say plainly that you're sorry to miss it and thinking of them on the day.

Do you give money in a christening card?

It's common, particularly from grandparents and godparents. Many people put it towards a savings account instead, and say so in the card.

What's the difference between a christening and a naming ceremony card?

Only the wording. A naming ceremony is non-religious, so leave out blessings and references to God and focus on welcome, promises and the people around the child.