A baptism or christening is one of the most important events in a child’s life. He or she is dressed in a beautiful gown and friends and family gather to celebrate with the child and his or her parents. The ceremony is often completely separate from any church services being held that day. This touching service is usually commemorated with special gifts, such as engraved lockets, that the child will treasure when he or she is older. With all of the fanfare of a baptism, it makes sense to choose baptism invitations that are just as special.

Consider choosing invitations that have the child’s photo on them. Dress him or her in the gown that is a treasured family heirloom, take a photo and upload it using an easy interface for people who want to create photo cards. If you choose to have a professional portrait taken, be sure you have the photographer’s permission to duplicate the photo on the invitations.

Don’t be afraid to choose a very simple design for your invitations. This is one time where the more colorful, bold invitation designs aren’t the best choice, since they lack the timeless elegance of more basic, austere design options.