It’s been a really special day today – my lovely niece Dina
was christened. Judy and Dimitris wanted it to be an intimate affair, so only
close family and friends were invited; and I think that helped to make the
occasion all the more special. (They’re going to visit Greece in a few weeks to
have a second ceremony for Dimitris’ family.)
Dina looked absolutely adorable in a beautiful silk heirloom christening gown (which came with a free keepsake bag), baby girl’s special occasion scallop pattern ivory socks with bow and Sarah Louise ivory christening shoes, all
wrapped up in a frilly ivory shawl with ivory lace trims and sequins. Seeing that
cute bundle made me feel all broody again!
The ceremony was held at Saint Mary and St. Michael’s Church just outside of Garstang. To be more precise, it’s located over the river
Wyre in Bonds with Barnacre, close to the Bowland Fells. It’s a gorgeous church
dating back to1858, located in beautiful countryside. I’m so lucky to live in
this part of the world.
The christening went very well, with hardly a peep out of Dina
(she’s so good natured) and I was fortunate enough to be one of the godparents,
along with my brother Dave. Afterwards we all went back to Judy’s house, where
she and Dimitris had laid on a fantastic buffet, including lots of delicious
Greek delicacies; I was particularly taken with a honey and baklava sweet, which I hadn’t tried before but will definitely try again!
It was good to be among close friends and family, catching up on all the latest gossip. (Apparently Uncle Jim is in the process of becoming a publican, which I’m sure will end badly: it’s like putting a mouse in charge of a cheese factory!) And it was nice to look through the vast array of christening gifts that Dina and Dimitris were given. My favourites have to be: a Mayoral baby girl’s cute bunny rabbits shorts set given by Dave and Liz and a DolcePetit baby girl’s beige polka dots ruffle dress set with red bow given by one of Judy's friends. Dina will look so adorable in them.
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