A gentle welcome to the world (or a new chapter)
A naming ceremony is a beautiful way to honour someone stepping into a new part of their life — whether it’s a baby being joyfully introduced to family and friends, an adopted child being welcomed into their forever home, or an adult marking a significant moment of identity or personal transformation.
It’s a ceremony that says, “You belong. You are loved. And this moment matters.”
Unlike traditional christenings or religious services, a naming ceremony is completely flexible. It can be soft and sweet, lively and joyful, deeply meaningful, or filled with warm humour, and it can be held anywhere that feels like home: a garden, the beach, your living room, a woodland clearing, or a favourite family spot.
What the ceremony can include
Your naming ceremony will be written uniquely for you, shaped around the person you’re celebrating and the story you’re weaving as a family.
A typical ceremony might include:
- Music that feels right for your moment — gentle, joyful, sentimental, or happily chaotic if small siblings are involved.
- Readings chosen by you or created bespoke — light-hearted or heartfelt.
- Promises from parents, guide-parents, grandparents, or chosen supporters — words of love, encouragement, and protection for the years ahead.
- Symbolic acts, such as lighting a candle, planting a tree, memory jars, blessing stones, or a beautifully simple moment of welcome.
Everything is crafted with warmth, sincerity, and that quiet touch of humour I can’t resist, because ceremonies should feel relaxed and real, not stiff or formal.
Family involvement
Naming ceremonies truly shine when loved ones play a part. We can include:
- Siblings bringing forward symbolic items,
- Grandparents offering blessings or stories,
- Guide-parents making promises,
- Family members reading poems or sharing reflections, and
- A communal “Welcome” moment where everyone affirms their role in this new chapter.
And if little people need to wriggle, giggle, wander, or help themselves to a snack mid-ceremony, that’s absolutely fine. These ceremonies have a glorious way of flowing naturally, exactly as families do.
A ceremony filled with heart
Whether you are celebrating a newborn, welcoming an adopted child, or honouring an adult choosing a new name or identity, your ceremony will be written with care, emotional insight, and a genuine understanding of how meaningful these turning points can be.
If you’d like to explore possibilities or start planning something personal, gentle, and memorable, I’d love to help create a ceremony that feels just right for your family.
Get in touch, and let’s craft your moment of welcome together.