It's time for your child's Baptism, and you're getting ready to decorate. This is an exciting time for your family and faith community, so you want to be sure your decorations capture the significance of the event.

Before you buy supplies, you should call the facility where the Baptism will be held and ask if you are allowed to decorate there. Many Churches allow people to bring in flowers and other small items, but some provide their own. If you then plan to have a party at your home or other location, you may want to have a sense of continuity between the decorations. Include the same colors and themes. This will look especially good in any pictures you may take. Also, you should decide on your theme prior to the party so that your invitations can match the decorations. Some ideas for decorative items include:

· Flowers. You can always buy local flowers that are in-season at cheap prices from a florist in your area.

· Statuettes. Angels, children in prayer poses, and other small religious statues add a spiritual feeling to the event.

· Matching plates, napkins, and table clothes. These pull the party together and are available in a number of styles and colors. You can also hang matching banners or streamers and include balloons for the children to play with.

· Pictures of your child in elaborate frames. You can frame these in silver and other ornate designs and set them throughout the house.

· Personalized favors, such as prayer beads, candles, hand soaps, picture frames, etc. can be used as table settings and then given to guests to take home.

Using these ideas for Baptism decorations will allow guests to enjoy an atmosphere of a festive and meaningful celebration.

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