Preparations

• Preparations begin a couple of months out from a child's baptism and involve the booking of the church, the sending out of invitations to friends and relatives, and the choosing of the child's godparents. The baptism dress for the child is bought; it is a long, flowing gown, usually pink for girls and blue for boys. The venue for the celebrations afterward is chosen, usually the parent's home, and food preparations are made the night before and decorations are set up.