BABY NAMING

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BABY NAMING |

First of all, let me Congratulate you on the new addition to your family.

My family means everything to me and I am so very lucky to have the most fantastic family; kind, supportive, funny, they are quite simply my everything. To welcome a new child to your family is something very special.

A Naming or Welcoming Ceremony is a truly wonderful way for a family, whatever shape or size, to announce the arrival of or to introduce a new member to the world. There is nothing better than bringing family and friends together than with a celebration...

Many parent(s) believe the only way to celebrate the arrival of a child is to have a baptism or christening, in a church. This can leave those parent(s) without a religious belief, wondering how they too can celebrate or mark their joyous occasion… a Naming or Welcoming Ceremony led by a Celebrant could well be the answer they seek. 

A lovely part of many naming ceremonies is the appointment of guide parents – the non-religious equivalent of ‘godparents’. Many families choose ‘guide parents’ who make special promises to your child or children to say that they will play an important role in their lives, and help support them as they grow up.

A child of any age, whether your own, adopted or a step child or children, can have a Naming or Welcoming ceremony.

As a mother myself, I know and understand what a special gift a child can be. I would be thrilled and it would be a pleasure to help you create an individually crafted Naming or Welcoming ceremony for your child or children. Your ceremony will be completely personalised to you and your child or children. It will totally reflect your family’s unique story and can include various elements that add additional meaning like: - music, readings, unity candles, the significance of the name that you have chosen.
Whatever you choose, it is important to remember that I will be there every step of the way with explanation, advice and all the support you need. Together we will craft your perfect ceremony. The only limitations are those of your own imagination…everything is possible! There are no rights or wrongs…just what is right for you, your family and your child or children. 

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FAQs

  • The ceremony you decide to have is only limited by your imagination and creativity. If you are stuck, here are some great ideas for your baby naming celebration:

    Tell the significance of your baby’s name and why you chose it

    Share your hopes and dreams for your child

    Special Readings or poems (maybe friends of grandparents could do the readings)

    Music – a special song. 

    A jar full of wishes – have your guests write a wish for your child

    Create a wish tree and invite your guests to write promises, words of advice or good wishes on individual tags and hang them on the tree. (You can then put them in the memory box for your child to read when they grow up)

    Rituals –, lighting candles, tree or rose planting

    A sand ceremony – layering different coloured sands in a large, glass jar – each layer representing the individual commitment to the child

    Create a time capsule or memory box

    Bubble blowers (an ethical alternative to releasing balloons into the atmosphere)

    Sign a guest book which will then become a lovely keepsake

    Ask me about the Butterfly ritual

  • For all pricing enquiries please use the enquiry form and I can provide bespoke advice and quotations.