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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I am from a Catholic family and fully understand the stress/demands a baptism can place on a family.  As you recently posted that your in-laws are not religious, I simply cannot understand their wish for you to have a large party.  I can see that they want to be involved, but you need to plan an event that is comfortable in size and scope for you and your DH.  I would think you are pretty busy with a 3 month old and adding the stress of a big party is not something I, too, would not want.

My parents (in their 80's), have always pushed their children to be frugal with their money, and would COMPLETELY support a small luncheon after the ceremony.  This is a religious celebration at its heart, not a need to go over the top with an expensive party venue if you don't want to.

For the sake of marital harmony, I think you might have to buy the tickets for your in-laws this time.  But put your foot down on a big party!  I mean, do they know the people you know here -- who would you invite?

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