NAMING CEREMONY
Together, we can create your ceremony, your way.
When children come into our lives
They bring a world of joys
Laughter and discoveries, kisses, hugs and toys
Each day brings new surprises, special wonders to explore
When children come into our lives our world is new once more.
A Naming Ceremony gives you a personalised, meaningful opportunity to celebrate – and welcome – your new addition to the family. It is a non-religious alternative to a formal Christening. This is what makes them so popular: they are a truly unique way to share your dreams and aspirations for your child’s future.
What you wish to call your Godparents/ Guideparents/ Supporting adults to your child is up to you, the important thing is that you will be surrounding your child with more loving role models to nurture them and have a positive impact in their lives.
As with other Celebrant led ceremonies these events can take place anywhere, garden, field, beach or in your house! I very much look forward to hearing about your ideas and planning this special day with you.
The ceremony will be written entirely from scratch; each and every ceremony will be tailored around your family. These ceremonies are not just for new borns, they can be a wonderful event to introduce stepchild or adopted children into the fold. Some families chose to include a symbolic act; this could be a sand ceremony, tree planting, foot or handprints amongst others. It is a wonderful way to include other family’s members and siblings in the event. The only restrictions are your imagination!
Unlike a Christening, at a Naming Ceremony there are no restrictions and no prerequisites that your Guideparents need to fulfil – no need for them to have been christened. They can make promises or vows along with the parents and other family members, choose to read a meaningful passage or poem, sing a song or just be there! This is all about creating a commitment and guidance to your child in your own way with the people you love and trust around you.