Parents holding their toddler son Eduard by a sunlit window at home, father in a white shirt and mother in a gold sequin dress
Grandmother in a navy floral dress holding Eduard by the window
Christening accessories laid out outdoors — a white baptism bowl, towels and ribbon
Mother having her hair finished by a stylist on the sofa before the christening
Black-and-white close-up of mother reading a card at home
Grandmother in a blue outfit holding Eduard and looking at her phone at home
Family gathered on the sofa with a young girl and mother in a sequin dress
Family members gathered in a bright hallway before leaving for the christening
Parents and Eduard standing together in the window light
Black-and-white portrait of parents holding baby Eduard at home
Mother holding Eduard outdoors in the garden
Black-and-white close embrace of mother and Eduard outdoors
Parents laughing together outdoors while holding Eduard
Parents smiling with Eduard outdoors among greenery
Mother lifting Eduard up outdoors, the two looking at each other
Black-and-white shot of father laughing while holding Eduard, mother close behind
Grandmother holding Eduard indoors, both smiling at the camera
Christening candle-side accessories — towels and ribbon — laid out on a table
Close-up of Eduard looking down thoughtfully on an orange sofa
Mother laughing with her hands framing her face in warm indoor light
Black-and-white candid of mother and grandmother playing with Eduard
Mother in a black jacket adjusting Eduard's outfit
Mother carrying Eduard past a window at home
Family arriving inside the Romanian Orthodox Church, Northampton, gathered around the christening table
Godparents and family preparing Eduard on the christening table inside the church
Close-up of Eduard with a dummy, wearing a blue romper, inside the church
Godmother holding Eduard as they look off to the side inside the church
Godmother holding Eduard close, foreheads touching, inside the church
Godmother holding Eduard up beneath the church's stone archway
Grandmother in a navy dress holding Eduard in the church pews
Grandmother in a pale blue suit holding Eduard inside the church hall
Father standing inside the church, chandelier visible behind him
Godmother preparing thread and scissors for the hair-cutting blessing inside the church
Godmother holding Eduard while a guest in black assists nearby
Two family members with Eduard standing near the christening table inside the church
Guests gathered closely together inside the church
Father holding Eduard among guests during the ceremony
Guests smiling and chatting together during the ceremony
Godfather holding a cross pendant for Eduard beside the altar as the mother looks on
Godparents and family standing at the altar with Eduard between ceremonial candles
Guests laughing as Eduard reacts, wrapped in a white cloth, during the ceremony
Priest in vestments conducting the christening as the godmother holds a candle
Mother wiping away tears beside the father and grandmother near the altar
Elegant place setting with a napkin and gift envelope at La Famiglia, Northampton
The decorated reception room at La Famiglia, Northampton, before guests arrive
Pastel blue and pink mini cakes displayed on the dessert table at La Famiglia
Reception dessert table with pink feather decorations and pastel sweets
Reception dessert table with a "Donuts" sign, pastries and fresh fruit
Father dancing with a young girl on the dance floor at La Famiglia
A guest in a dark suit posing at the bar under colourful lighting
Two women posing together at the bar during the reception
Woman in a white dress dancing as a saxophonist performs beside her
A man and woman dancing energetically with a saxophonist beside them
Guests cheering and waving beside a sparkler-lit cake at the celebration

Christenings

Ilinca’s Christening at St Matthew’s, Luton
Ilinca’s Christening at St Matthew’s, Luton
Malina Nicoleta’s Christening at St Charalambos, Luton
Malina Nicoleta’s Christening at St Charalambos, Luton
Dominic Constantin’s Christening
Dominic Constantin’s Christening