Welcoming New Arrivals
What is a Naming Ceremony?
A naming ceremony is a joyful celebration of a child’s place within your family and community. Unlike a religious christening, it’s a non-religious event that can be completely tailored to your beliefs, values, and wishes.
Whether you’re looking to introduce your little one to the world, honour your blended family, or mark a milestone in your child’s life, together we’ll create a ceremony that is all about you and your loved ones.
Renaming Ceremonies
Names hold profound significance in expressing who we are. A renaming ceremony is a meaningful way to celebrate your choice of a new name, whether in alignment with your gender identity or as a step toward a fresh chapter in life. A Renaming Ceremony can mark and celebrate the person you now are and your wishes for the future.
Unique to You
I believe that every family has a unique story to tell and I’m passionate about crafting ceremonies that are not only deeply personal but filled with warmth, love, and joy.
No two families are the same, and no two ceremonies should be either. I’ll work closely with you to create a bespoke ceremony that reflects your values, personality, and story. Whether it’s a small, intimate gathering or a large celebration, we’ll make sure it feels just right.
Naming Ceremonies I Offer…
Baby Naming
Welcome your child with a ceremony that celebrates their individuality, your love, and the hopes and dreams you have for their future. Baby naming ceremonies are a beautiful way to gather friends and family to formally introduce your newest member.
The ceremony can include:
– Sharing the story behind your child’s name
– Commitments made by parents and guardians
– Poems, readings, and music that are meaningful to you
– The involvement of family and friends as mentors or ‘guideparents’
– Personal touches like a memory box, tree planting, or symbolic gestures
Welcoming Ceremonies
All families are unique and are formed in many ways. Whether you have adopted a child, or are creating a new family by blending two families together, welcoming a new family member deserves a special moment of celebration. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that honours your family’s unique story, acknowledging the love, courage, and commitment that brought you together.
The ceremony can include:
– Sharing your family’s story
– Commitments made by parents and guardians
– Involvement of wider family and friends
– Meaningful rituals that symbolise family unity, such as sand blending or candle lighting
Renaming Ceremonies
These ceremonies honour the journey that brought you to this moment, acknowledging both the past and the person you are today. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that reflects your story, with the people you love supporting you as you embrace this meaningful part of your identity and future.
The ceremony can include:
– Sharing your unique story
– Commitments made by you for your future
– Involvement of family and friends
– Personal touches or symbol rituals
Fees
For all ceremonies my fee starts from £330.
There may be additional charges for including symbolic elements.
Distance of more than 25 miles from Cheddington (LU7 0SR) may incur additional travel charge.
“But most of all, I wish for you
The life that you will choose
Your name is given, but who you’ll be
Is completely down to you.”
Extract from ‘Wishes on Your Naming Day’
How to Work With Me
I’m based in Buckinghamshire and offer my services across Bucks, Herts and Beds. My approach is relaxed, flexible, and always centred on your needs. From the first meeting to the big day, I’ll be with you every step to ensure your ceremony is everything you dreamed of.
Get in touch with me today and we can arrange a free no obligation call to discuss what you’re looking for and how I can help.
