Eduard’s Christening at the Romanian Orthodox Church, Northampton

Eduard’s christening at the Romanian Orthodox Church in Northampton, followed by a celebration at La Famiglia with a dessert table and a live band. We covered the getting ready, the full service and the party afterwards.

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

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