Naming Ceremonies

A child more than all other gifts

That earth can offer to declining man,

Brings hope with it and forward-looking thoughts.

- WORDSWORTH

Naming ceremonies go back thousands of years and allow you to acknowledge your new arrival in a meaningful way. This rite of passage existed long before the institutions in which most people are used to seeking them today.  

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A naming ceremony provides an alternative celebration for those who feel that a Christening, Baptism or religious ceremony is not for them. Naming ceremonies are an opportunity for you to celebrate the birth of a child, or to welcome adopted and stepchildren into the family.

The child or children can be any age. A naming ceremony is a unique occasion for everyone to feel involved and have an active role as they pledge their love and support for the child’s future. You can appoint sponsors/ mentors who assume the non-religious elements of the "godparenting" role.

You may want friends and family to witness your ceremony, or you may want a quiet, simple event. The ceremony could be a brief reflective interlude as a precursor to a party. We will work together to create a ceremony that reflects your values, beliefs and a sense of fun. There are many choices, but the final choice is always yours.

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Naming ceremonies have no legal status they are purely ceremonial. The ceremony cannot be used formally to change a child's name.  You can choose to hold the naming ceremony in your home or any other venue of your choice. The venue does not have to be licensed to hold a naming ceremony.

Contact me, so that we can create the beautiful bespoke ceremony that you and your loved ones deserve to mark the occasion and create memories that will last a lifetime.