Babies, children, blended families, and people embracing a new name or a new chapter can all be celebrated with a Naming Ceremony.
This part of my practice is most definitely not an “add on” but deserves the greatest of care. I can welcome your guests, talk about the person or people being celebrated, perhaps include a community blessing, and maybe you would like to include a reading from a grandparent or close supporter.
You might like to “install” one or two people close to you as “godparents” - perhaps called “special friends” or “life guardians” and do a short ceremony acknowledging their new role. Finally a lovely conclusion, with appropriate music choices throughout.
Naming Days
Milestones
Meaningful Welcomes
Welcome a new family member, an older child that needs a reminder of their cherished place in the family, marking a new start, or perhaps celebrating a newly blended family.
Vow Renewals
Maybe after 10, 20, or 50 years, you would like to do to do it all again! I would be delighted to help you relive the joy of being together.
Life Transitions
For when you want to mark a retirement, an overseas transfer or a sweet 16, 21st, 40th, 60th or maybe a 100th!