Name Your Baby With an Inspiring Naming or Welcoming Ceremony

Nic and Di were married with Sheryl as Celebrant 10 years ago. They have added to their family four beautiful children. Tallulah, turned one year old in November 2009, and a large gathering of friends and family helped celebrate with a party, special cake and bouncy castle for all the little ones. Tallulah is wearing a christening dress which her Mum and Aunty wore, when they were babies, and the last layer of Nic and Di's wedding cake was on display.

A naming ceremony is a wonderful way to bring together family and friends to acknowledge the birth of your baby.

There are no rules, it may have stories, poetry, readings, song, dance, symbols, ritual, family customs, and a sharing of food. You decide every facet of your baby or child's ceremony how exciting is that.

Congratulations, you have brought about the birth of this precious human being, your babies ceremony may voice and affirm the values and beliefs that are important to you as parents, and voice expression of hope for the future. Naming ceremonies are seen to be secular and non-religious. This does not mean non-spiritual, the ceremony can cross all religious and cultural boundaries. They bring family and friends together to build a greater sense of community and belonging.

The act of naming someone is highly significant. It gives a child, a family identity and a personal name in which they take pride.

The range of resources I will provide you with will give you a mix and match ceremony. You will be given many choices to consider, and a format to follow.

I will give you support and advice, and my many years of naming dozens of beautiful children, will ensure that your child's ceremony will be unique, and touch on many aspects of family life.

Some ideas are to light candles, A blessing, plant a tree, poetry, music, symbolism.

Of child's name, siblings can participate, grandparents, and guardians acknowledged, a naming certificate will be provided. A special cake.

The following blessing epitomises the meaning of Naming Ceremonies:

Bless this little heart, this white soul that has won the kiss of heaven for our earth. He loves the light of the sun, he loves the sight of his mother's face. He has not learned to despise the dust, and to hanker after gold.

Clasp him to your heart and bless him. He has come into this land through a thousand crossroads. I know not how he chose you from the crowd, came to your door and clasped your hand to ask his way. He will follow you laughing and talking and not a doubt in his heart.

Keep his trust, lead him straight and bless him. Lay your hand on his head and pray that though the waves underneath grow threatening, yet the breath from above may come and fill his sails and waft him to the heaven of peace.

Contact me to discuss your baby’s special ceremony.