Choosing a godfather is a big decision, and asking him deserves a bit of ceremony. Godfather cufflinks give you a way to pop the question that is more memorable than a text, and something he can wear on the christening day itself. They work just as well afterwards, as a thank-you for standing up in church or at the naming ceremony and making those promises.
Many parents pick godfather cufflinks because the role is a lifelong one, and a present that lasts feels fitting. Long after the christening cake has been eaten, he will have something that reminds him of the child he promised to look out for, and of the family who trusted him with it.
Asking the question
If you are using the cufflinks to ask, the design can do the talking. Hand him the gift box and let him open it to find:
- "Will you be my godfather?" beside a photo of the baby
- The baby's scan picture with the question underneath
- A tiny footprint with the baby's name and "Would you?"
Keep the text to a few words so it stays legible. Because the design is printed on both cufflinks, it can be fun to include the question on the pair and pop a card inside the box with the proper version of what you want to say to him.
A thank-you after the christening
Personalised godfather cufflinks given after the service become a keepsake of the day. Good ideas for this include:
- The baby's full name and christening date
- A photo of him holding the baby at the font
- The name of the church or the venue for the naming ceremony
- A picture of the christening gown or the order of service cover
If you give them before the day, he can wear them to the service itself, which makes a lovely detail in the photographs. For a later birthday or Christmas, you could send him a fresh pair with a newer photo of his godchild, so the collection grows alongside the child.
Wording that fits a small square
The face of a cufflink is small, so it pays to be concise. Some tried and tested wordings:
- "Godfather" with the baby's name
- "Will you be my godfather?"
- "Thank you for saying yes"
- The baby's initials and the date
Use a clear font with strong contrast, such as dark text on a white background. Script fonts can look beautiful, but choose one without very thin strokes. Build the design in any simple app, save it as an image, and check it on both cufflinks in the live preview before you commit.
Choosing between a scan, a newborn photo and a name
A scan picture is perfect for asking before the baby arrives, though scan images are often grainy, so zoom in on the clearest part. A newborn photo is warmer and easier to recognise at small sizes; a close-up of a sleeping face or a tiny hand holding a finger works well. A name-only design is the most understated and will suit his everyday work shirts as well as the christening. If you cannot choose, combine them: a small newborn photo above the baby's first name gives him both the face and the reminder of who it is, which is handy in years to come when the baby is a gangly teenager. We print from your full-resolution original, so upload the best-quality version you have.
Two godfathers, and how to order
Plenty of babies have two or three godparents. You can put several different designs in one basket, perhaps personalising each godfather's pair with his name alongside the baby's. Order 5 or more pairs and each is £15, plus £5 shipping per order, which is handy if you want to include grandads or the baby's dad as well. For a single godfather, one pair is £40 including postage.
To order, upload your image, drag and zoom it in the live preview until it sits well on both cufflinks, then check out securely. We make each pair in Cornwall and send it gift boxed, so it is ready for the asking or the thanking.