Naming Ceremonies
A beautiful and memorable way to celebrate the birth of a child, adoption, welcoming stepchildren, or the blending of two families.
Celebrating New Beginnings and Family Connections
A naming ceremony is a beautiful way to celebrate a special moment in your family's journey and create memories that will be treasured for years to come.
Whether you are welcoming a new baby, celebrating an adoption, welcoming stepchildren into your family, or bringing two families together, a naming ceremony provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the love, commitment and connections that make your family unique.
Working with you, I will create a bespoke ceremony that reflects your family's values, beliefs and wishes. Together, we can include meaningful elements such as guide parents, godparents, family promises, poems, blessings, music or personal rituals that hold special significance.
Your ceremony can take place at a location of your choice, creating a setting that feels right for your family and your celebration.
Symbolic gestures can add a special touch, such as:
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Lighting a family candle
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A sand ceremony representing the joining of lives and families
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Planting a tree as a lasting symbol of growth and connection
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Special readings, promises or family traditions
Every naming ceremony is individually created to ensure it is personal, meaningful and memorable—giving everyone present the opportunity to feel included and celebrate the wonderful journey your family is beginning together.
Every family has a story. Every story deserves to be celebrated.
Naming Ceremony
Costs and service
Naming Ceremony – £200
There are no hidden costs. Everything listed below is included in my fee, giving you the time, care and support needed to create a truly personal and meaningful family celebration.
Additional travel outside my usual service area may incur a mileage charge, (50p per mile) which will always be discussed and agreed with you in advance.
Your Ceremony Includes
A Personal Planning Meeting
Working closely with parents and family members to understand your wishes, ideas and hopes for the ceremony, ensuring it reflects your child, your family and the special milestone you are celebrating.
A Bespoke Ceremony
A warm and individual ceremony created especially for your family, including support with commitment statements, promises or vows for guide parents or godparents.
Personal Touches and Meaningful Moments
Support with choosing poems, music, readings and family involvement, helping to create connections and memories that are special to everyone attending.
A Lasting Keepsake
A beautifully presented copy of the full ceremony provided for you to treasure as a lasting memory of this special occasion.
My Promise to You
Every family is unique, and your naming ceremony should be too. I will work with you to create a celebration that reflects your values, your wishes and the love that surrounds your child.
Every family has a story. Every story deserves to be celebrated.