Baptism for twins=double the gift?

Demi0716

I've never been to a twins baptism, so I'm curious how everyone usually goes about it.  The baptism is like a mini-wedding (banquet hall 200+ ppl---its very common, we did the same thing for DS), so do you go and cover your plate, like a wedding?  Or, since there are 2 boys being baptized--do you double it or just give more?  I usually give about $300 to someone close like them, I think double that is outrageous, but should I give something extra?  I'm at a loss and not sure if there is some "unwritten" guideline that I dont know..  They're also family (well my Godparents grandchildren, but in the Orthodox religion that is family).  Thanks ladies!

MegGary

The only twin Baptism I've been to I gave 2 gifts. It was money though. So I just gave them each the same amount.

Janimal

$300 sounds like a lot to me.  But then, we would give that for a Bar Mitzvah so I guess this may be the equivalent?

For 2 kids, I would give double what I would give one.  If I could afford it, that is.

lollipop320

I normally just give baptismal gifts like frames or crosses, so I was going to say double the gift.  I have never been to a baptism with 200+ people and recieving $300 gifts though!  At most, we usually spend $30.

So, I would say just give them $150 each then.

LynnInLove1007

Wow you are VERY generous with the $300. I usually give savings bonds for baptisms so I would give each of the children one. But I honestly thing $300 cash would be perfectly generous for two children.

Sherriberry

That's VERY generous!

I don't expect gifts around here - and if we get them they're usually about $30 each.

ncsubride

I have twins and when we had them baptized we got a gift for each baby from everyone.  They are 2 different people so yes a gift for each of them is the way to go.  I would go with $150 for each if you are comfy spending $300 but that does seem like to me as well.  Do what you can afford though.