Family Ceremonies

Naming your baby (£300*)

Welcoming your child to the family (£300*)

Celebrating the blending of your family (£300*)

 

Many families now choose to hold unique, non-religious ceremonies to mark significant changes in their family circumstances – e.g.,

• the birth of a new baby – welcoming them and announcing their name to family and friends

• formally naming an older child, who may not have had a christening, or welcoming ceremony as a baby

• welcoming an adopted child(ren) to the family

• welcoming a stepchild or stepchildren into the family, and celebrating a new, blended family

 

These ceremonies allow you to celebrate your love and commitment to your children with your family and friends and can be as formal or as informal as you wish.

 

Every ceremony is unique and will be created around your family’s needs and the things that are important to you. You can choose to hold the ceremony wherever feels right for you and your family – a hired venue, or at home,

 

You may wish to nominate supporting adults who will take a special interest in the upbringing of your children. You may choose to include readings (which can be religious if you wish), and symbolic actions such as planting a tree, lighting a unity candle, or creating a time capsule.

 

Whatever choices you make for your celebration, I will help you to create a unique ceremony that truly reflects your family, and all that you want to celebrate together.

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*All prices quoted for ceremonies include travel within 50 miles of my home; if the ceremony location is further than this, additional travel expenses will be charged at 45p per mile. If you decide to include a symbolic ritual and would like me to source the items required, this would also be added to your fee, as would any additional, in-person meetings, or a rehearsal for the ceremony. We can discuss any additional fees during a free, no-obligation discussion call. Any additional expenses will be clearly laid out in your booking form and contract.

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