Will you be my godmother? How to ask in an unforgettable way
You only choose a godmother or godfather once. It's someone who will follow your little one closely for a lifetime — at the christening or naming ceremony, on birthdays, and at every big moment in between. A question like that deserves more than a text message: turn it into a moment the new godmother or godfather will never forget.
What does it mean to be a godmother or godfather?
Traditionally, the godmother and godfather are chosen at the christening, but also at a non-religious naming ceremony or simply as a special role in your child's life. Above all, it is an honorary role: you are telling someone "you matter so much to us that we are entrusting you with this role". Often it is a sister, brother or best friend — and that is exactly why the question itself is such an emotional moment.
Will you be my godmother? Original ways to ask
The nicest way to ask "will you be my godmother?" is with a gift that has the question hidden inside. Think of a wooden wine box with the question engraved on it — with her favourite wine inside — or a name circle for the sweetest godmother, a keepsake that will find a lovely spot on the wall afterwards. The moment the penny drops? Priceless.
Will you be my godmother? Our favourites
Need more inspiration? Browse the full "Will you be my godmother?" collection with all our gifts to surprise your godmother-to-be.
Tip: the folding ruler classic
One of our absolute classics is the folding ruler with "will you be my godmother?" printed on it — a playful surprise and a lasting keepsake that will live in the toolbox or on the desk for years.
Will you be my godfather? Make it a moment to remember
For the godfather-to-be, it can be a little more rugged. A wooden beer crate with the question engraved on it, filled with his favourite beers, or a bottle opener with "will you be my godfather?" — a small gift, a big moment, especially when he only notices the text while opening his first bottle.
Will you be my godfather? Our favourites
Discover the rest of the "Will you be my godfather?" collection for even more ways to ask him.
Asking the godmother and godfather together
Asking them both at the same time — during a family dinner, for example? Go for a gift box for the sweetest godmother and the coolest godfather or a board with a personal godparent quote — serve dessert on it and let the question reveal itself.
When do you ask?
Most parents ask during the pregnancy, well before the christening or the baby party — that way the godmother or godfather gets to experience the whole journey. But asking right after the birth, or as a surprise at the baby party, is just as much of a goosebumps moment. One golden rule: do it in person, not by text.
Every gift in this article is personalised in our own workshop in Geetbets, Belgium — with a name, a date or your own message. Also have a look at our full range for the christening, or have something made completely custom. Not sure? Send us a message — we are happy to think along with you.
