Naming Ceremonies

"May your naming ceremony symbolise love, kindness and hope."

A baby naming or welcoming ceremony is a meaningful alternative to a traditional christening or religious ceremony, giving your child the freedom to choose their own beliefs or none when they grow older. This celebration allows you to include words that hold special meaning to you and to bring together different cultural or religious traditions into one unique occasion. It can take place anywhere you wish, whether in your home, garden, or at a venue that’s special to you.

I will work with you to craft a ceremony that truly reflects your hopes, values, and emotions. You can include music, poems, readings, blessings, or promises, as well as incorporate family traditions or cultural customs that are significant to you. You may also wish to add symbolic elements, such as lighting candles, giving gifts, planting a tree, or creating a wishing box, to celebrate your child’s arrival or recognise your new roles as parents.

This personalized ceremony will beautifully capture the joy of welcoming your child, leaving you with cherished memories to last a lifetime. I am also delighted to create ceremonies to welcome older children, blended families coming together, or adopted children joining a new family, making every occasion just as special and unique as the family it celebrates.

Ready to begin? Let’s arrange a chat to start planning!