A naming ceremony often replaces traditional religious ceremonies such as Christenings and is suitable for newborns, older children, adoptions, or even to mark the occasion of an adult’s change of name.

Incorporated in the ceremony, is often the story of the child’s life to date and your hopes and dreams for their future. It can also incorporate any special family or cultural traditions.

Often there is some form of symbolic activity, be it planting a tree, lighting a candle, releasing balloons or blowing bubbles.    

I also provide a naming certificate on the day which can be signed by the parents and Guardians/Godparents/Mentors. 

Food, fun and laughter invariably follow the ceremony.

"A name once given, is associated with a person's face, their voice, their walk, their laugh, and all the other characteristics which their family and friends recognise. This child's name will be spoken, whispered, shouted, cried, sung and written thousands of times by family, friends, neighbours, teachers, colleagues, lovers and strangers, and maybe by children and grandchildren"                                                                        Author unknown.