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LaserArt Planning Guide · Christening 2025
Planning a Christening: The complete guide to table decorations, place cards, and name tags
Are you planning a christening and not yet sure how the festive table should look? This guide takes you from the first idea to the finished table – with concrete recommendations for name tags, place cards, color concepts, and everything you need for a harmonious christening celebration.
2) The christening table – setup and structure
3) Name tags & place cards: Variations and decision aid
4) The Ichthys fish symbol: Meaning & effect
5) Color lacquer: How everything fits together
6) Seasonal decoration concepts for christenings
7) Indoor vs. Outdoor: What to look out for
8) Complete Christening Planning Checklist
1) Basics: What do I need for a christening celebration?
A christening is usually a small to medium-sized family celebration – often 15 to 60 guests, often at home or in a restaurant after the christening service. The decoration should be festive, but not overloaded. Personal, but not overly individual.
What you really need can be divided into four categories:
Colors, materials, style – define before you buy anything. A clear concept prevents a chaotic mix of mismatched elements.
Tablecloth, flowers, candles – the base. Single-colored, coordinated, not overloaded.
Place cards and name tags – the most personal element. Each guest gets their seat and something bearing their name.
Timetable, orders, setup – so that nothing is missing on the big day and everything runs smoothly.
2) The Christening Table – Setup and Structure
The festive table at a christening does not follow strict rules – but there is a logic that always works: First the background, then the center, then the details.
Layer 1: The background
This is the tablecloth. It sets the basic mood. Choose a plain, quality tablecloth in linen, cotton or damask. White, cream, light grey or sage green are safe choices for christenings.
Layer 2: The center
Table runners (optional), vases with flowers, candles. These elements define the visual axis of the table. Keep them low enough so that guests can look at each other without having to look over flowers.
Layer 3: The details
Charger plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses. And very importantly: the place cards. This last layer is the most personal – it turns a table into your table.
💡 Avoid mistakes: Many hosts buy too many different decorative elements. A uniform style of 3–4 elements always looks better than 15 different ideas next to each other.
3) Name Tags & Place Cards – Variations and Decision Aid
For the christening table, there are two high-quality variants of personalized wooden place cards. Both feature the Christian fish symbol (Ichthys) and the respective guest's name laser-engraved.
The standing table place card
It stands upright on the table – on the plate, the napkin, or directly on the tablecloth. Ideal for tables where you want a beautiful place setting that guests can take home as a souvenir after the celebration. Available in three sizes: 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm (font height).
Communion Christening Wooden Place Card – Personalized Fish Symbol
Birch wood · 3 sizes · 20+ colors · Laser-engraved
The glass marker
This place card sits on the rim of the glass. No gluing, no tying – just clip it on. Particularly practical for celebrations where many glasses are on the table and you want to make sure no one takes the wrong glass. The Ichthys symbol is clearly visible even from a distance.
Christening Place Cards made of wood for glasses – Personalized Ichthys symbol
Birch wood · Glass marker · 3 mm · Laser-engraved
4) The Ichthys Fish Symbol: Meaning & Effect on the Table
The Ichthys symbol has a long history. It was the secret sign of recognition for early Christians, a symbol of faith and community. On a christening table, it has a very special relevance: It stands for the beginning of a life in the community of the church.
Decoratively, the fish symbol is very versatile. It doesn't look kitschy or overly religious – it's simple, clear, and beautiful in form. Guests who know the symbol appreciate its meaning. Guests who don't know it simply see a beautiful wooden element with a name.
This makes it one of the few decorative elements that works for all guests – regardless of denomination or religious affiliation.
5) Color Lacquer: How everything fits together
Natural birch wood is warm and light – it goes with almost everything. But sometimes you want more: a place card that exactly picks up the color of your tablecloth or reflects the color scheme of your flowers.
That's exactly what the Premium Ultramatt Lacquer is for. Over 20 colors are available:
- White & Cream: festive, classic, timeless – suitable for any christening concept
- Sage Green & Mint Green: fresh and natural – perfect for spring and summer christenings
- Light Blue & Baby Blue Pastel: a classic for boys' christenings
- Pink & Old Rose Pastel: delicate and warm for girls
- Gold & Champagne Metallic: elegant and festive for special christening concepts
- Anthracite & Dark Green: modern and masculine
The lacquer is skin-friendly and child-safe after complete curing. The engraving always remains visible in the wood tone – creating a beautiful contrast.
6) Seasonal Decoration Concepts for the Christening
🌸 Spring (March – May)
The most popular christening season. Pastel tones, tulips, daffodils, eucalyptus. Place cards in light blue, pink, mint green or natural. Light tablecloths, lots of freshness.
☀️ Summer (June – August)
Floral, lush arrangements. White or cream-colored roses, lavender, wildflowers. Place cards in white, lavender or champagne metallic. Outdoors or with open windows.
🍂 Autumn (September – November)
Warmer tones: terracotta, ocher, dark green, copper. Decoration with autumn leaves, oak branches, pumpkins (subtle). Place cards in copper metallic, dark green or natural.
❄️ Winter (December – February)
Elegance is the keyword. White, silver, gold. Candles, fir branches (if it's close to Christmas). Place cards in white ultramatt or silver metallic – very effective.
7) Indoor vs. Outdoor – what to look out for with table decorations
Indoor (Home or Restaurant)
Here you have full control over light, temperature and space. Candles are no problem, flower arrangements last longer, and the place cards stay where you placed them. Nothing blows away.
Outdoor (Garden, Terrace)
Watch out for wind: upright place cards can fall over in the wind. The standing table place card is a bit more stable on the plate for outdoor celebrations, or you can place it on the napkin. The glass marker is ideal for outdoors – it sits on the glass and cannot blow away.
🌬️ Outdoor tip: Place the place cards only shortly before guests arrive. This way they are fresh and straight – and have no time to be blown over by the wind.
8) Complete Christening Planning Checklist
- Clarify date, location and number of guests
- Determine color concept
- Decide on style (boho, classic, modern)
- Order place cards (most important order!)
- Collect guest names
- Choose font and color
- Get tablecloths, vases, candle holders
- Select napkins in matching color
- Check place cards (delivery confirmed?)
- Order flowers (pickup 1–2 days before)
- Do a test setup (if possible)
- Finalize seating plan
- Set up the table: tablecloth, runner, candles
- Distribute place cards according to seating plan
- Cut flowers fresh in the evening and put them in water
- Place flowers (not too early)
- Attach glass markers to glasses shortly before guests arrive
- Enjoy everything in peace – you planned well
All place cards for the christening – personalized in your color
Two variations · Ichthys fish symbol · Laser engraving · 20+ colors · 3–5 working days
Order now →Our recommendations for the christening celebration
Communion Christening Wooden Place Card – Personalized Fish Symbol
Table place card · stands upright · keep as a souvenir
Christening Place Cards made of wood for glasses – Personalized Ichthys Symbol
Glass marker · on the rim of the glass · visible throughout the celebration
