11 Beautiful Baptism Party Ideas

For anyone who has an upcoming baptism party to plan, whether it’s for your own child or for that of a friend or family member, we’ve got 11 beautiful baptism party ideas to offer!

We will also provide examples of several excellent, relevant Peerspace venues. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for renting event venues by the hour (often called “the Airbnb of event venues”). Just read on to find out how you can make your baptism party a roaring success!

1. Host an al fresco baptism party picnic

Assuming you live someplace where the weather will be warm around the time of the planned baptism, a lovely outdoor picnic is an ideal baptism party idea. You can hold this picnic in your own backyard or in a local park, or if you’d prefer to rent a nice and private outdoor venue through Peerspace, there are tons of options that would work well for a baptism party.

For instance, this metro DC event space in Berwyn Heights, MD can be the perfect outdoor space for small/micro gatherings of up to 30 people. Aside from the space itself, the host offers party-perfect add-on options, like tables and chairs, a grill, a heater, and a giant stuffed teddy bear!

One reviewer commented: “The space was perfect for my event! Had a lovely outdoor graduation picnic, and all my guests were very impressed by the space. It looks even prettier in person. The host was very communicative as I booked the space and let me tour it a few weeks before, and sprung directly into action as soon as she knew I’d arrived.” What a great location for a picnic!

2. Save a bit of the holy water as a keepsake

This baptism party idea comes to us from the Paperless Post blog. They suggest you “bottle a small portion of the holy water that’s used to baptize your baby to save as a keepsake.” The benefit of doing so is that this “can be a lifelong reminder of the first of many sacraments taken throughout your child’s life.” Someday, if your child asks about their baptism, you can show them photos of the ceremony and even the bottle of holy water that you saved.

3. Hire a professional photographer to capture the sweetest moments

Photos of your child’s baptism and the party that follows will be some of the most important photos that you’ll absolutely want to look back on in the future. Hiring a professional photographer to take them is one way to make those photos that much more special and beautiful. In fact, it’s worth budgeting for if you can swing it.

For some sweet photo inspiration, check out our toddler photoshoot ideas!

4. Consider a modern baptism theme to enhance the event

If modern, minimalist aesthetics appeal to you, a simple and neutral color scheme is one place, to begin with incorporating this look into your baptism party. For more ideas about how to plan a modern baptism party, check out this guide by Sweetly Chic Events & Design.

For the perfect minimalist venue ideal for a baptism party, check out this Williamsburg space with an abundance of natural light in Brooklyn, NY. Here, there’s space for 45 guests, tables, chairs, speakers, a prep kitchen, and an outdoor area. Check out all of its photos to see how other Peerspace users have dressed up the space to suit their event (we especially love the moon and stars hanging from the ceiling’s string lights!).

Though as a Peerspace reviewer points out, you may not necessarily have to decorate at all when you book this space: “Natalie was such a great host! Communication was on point. Beautiful space and dont need much decorations since the space is already looks nice. A lots of sunlight. Easy access to the restroom. Will definitely book again in the future for a special ocassion.”

5. …Or go for the classic and always precious baby lamb baptism theme

A lamb is not only an adorable baby animal, but it’s also an important Christian symbol that fits the event’s meaning. You can incorporate imagery of the lamb into everything at your party, from the decorations on the desserts to the decor you hang up to the invitations you send out in advance.

6. Have a baptism brunch party with delicious food

Since baptisms often take place earlier in the day, particularly in the morning, what better way to follow the baptism than with a delicious and decadent brunch for all the attendees? If you’d like to make the food yourself, let these 80 make-ahead brunch recipes from Taste of Home inspire you.

7. Decorate with a white balloon arch

You can decorate the venue of your baby’s baptism party with a huge arch made of white balloons (or any combination of balloon colors that would suit the overall color scheme of the gathering)! It’s baptism party ideas like this that can make a dramatic and stunning addition to your party’s decor.

8. Plan a Winnie the Pooh-themed baptism party

You can use imagery from a beloved childhood classic – Winnie the Pooh – for an extra adorable feel at your child’s baptism party. For more ideas on how to execute this baptism party idea, check out these photos from a real baptism party that used that same theme on Catch My Party.

Our Winnie the Pooh baby shower ideas may come in handy if you’re expecting another little miracle!

9. Send out pretty invitations to remind guests to save the date

Invitations are the way you share details of your upcoming party with all potential guests. It lets them know what to expect at the party, from logistical details to dress code to the overall “vibe” it’ll be going for. There are tons of options out there – for instance, Simply to Impress sells a bunch of different baptism and christening invitations. They are not only beautiful but also quite affordable.

10. Plan out your baptism party menu well in advance

It’s a good idea to plan the menu for your child’s baptism party as soon as possible. In fact, leave at least a few weeks to figure out the details. This is best whether you’re cooking yourself, hiring a caterer, etc. We suggest you start by taking a look at eHow’s baptism party menu ideas to get some inspiration.

Need a beautiful Peerspace venue that just also happens to boast a modern, well-equipped kitchen? Then check out this home with a large minimal white kitchen in Lehi, UT! It’s ideal for intimate baptism parties of up to 15 guests.

11. Rent a kid-friendly space for your baptism party

Our final baptism party idea on this list is simply to rent a Peerspace that is specifically for kids. This is especially important if you think you’ll have a lot of younger guests at the party.

One of our favorite venue suggestions is this private kid’s space with a bounce house in Boring, OR. It has space for 48 guests, an array of picnic tables to serve as casual seating, and an all-white bounce castle that your youngest guests will adore. The fact that the venue also boasts bright green turf and white cloud lighting overhead are bonuses that will help create a whimsical ambiance to your baptism party.

Baptism party ideas: conclusion

We hope these baptism party ideas have inspired you to plan an event befitting this special moment. Whether you decide on a themed baptism or just one with a lot of tasty food, remember that you can book the perfect event venue for your needs on Peerspace.

No matter your location, budget, or preferred style and amenities, Peerspace can connect you with spaces that bring your baptism vision to life. And between Peerspace’s incredible selection of venues and its awesome hosts, your event will be super easy to pull together.

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