A wonderful way to welcome a new addition to your family.
By Helen Fenton
A popular alternative to christenings
A Ceremony associated with the naming of a child is a long-established tradition and can be found in cultures and religions throughout the world. It establishes the child's identity and provides the opportunity to welcome the new arrival into the family.
If you would like to share and cherish this new life with your family and friends, and are looking for alternative ways to celebrate, then a naming ceremony could be the perfect and charming solution.
It is an opportunity to declare, before family and friends, your promise to be a good parent. Adult friends or relatives - Guide Parents - may also pledge their special relationship with your child by way of 'promises', ‘hopes and wishes’ vows and can create some perfect and moving moments. I am here to help with the creation of the personal vows and promises they will make to your child – vows which will last a lifetime.
It is a unique occasion for everyone to feel involved and to offer their support in your child's future development.
As with all Celebrant-led ceremonies, a naming ceremony is completely open to whatever you want to include. This might be readings, poetry, hymns or blessings you desire, and will always be respectful of any spiritual or religious content you might want to include. You might want to sing or play a song that means something to your family, for siblings to be included by say reading something they have written to their brother/sister, play a recorder, sing a song....
There are no limitations with venue, time of day, numbers and with a custom, personalised script which pulls the ceremony together it is certain to be a happy, loving and heartfelt welcome into the world.
Helen's naming Package
Meeting/s to discuss your plans in greater detail Writing of ceremony Support in writing any speech you wish to share Sourcing of readings/poems/music Unity ceremony, if required Officiating the ceremony on the day A copy of your ceremony Ceremony certificate
My approach is warm and inviting, blending a relaxed atmosphere with a tender touch
If you are looking for a Celebrant with sparkle, style and charisma and someone who will add the magic to your very special ceremony, then step this way.