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Baby Naming Ceremonies

Theo’s Baby Naming Ceremony

  • Posted By cheryl
  • on April 24,2023

What are the rules of a Baby Naming Ceremony?

Do the parents need to be a particular religion?

Do the parents need to be married?

Do the parents need to be a couple?

The answer is that there are no rules for a Baby Naming Ceremony. As a non-legal and non-religious ceremony, the ceremony can be created to suit any family situation.

Can there be Godparents? Yes, of course. Or you can choose to call them Mentors, Guardians, Aunts, Guideparents, of Fairy Godmothers.

Sarah chose to ask 5 special people to be Theo’s Guideparents. We chose a special piece of music to play, Sarah sourced some Monarch butterflies for the Guideparents to release, and she hired an arbour for the ceremony space.

Your baby naming ceremony can be anything you want it to be.


Baby Naming Ceremonies

Baby Naming Ceremony at Whepstead Manor

  • Posted By cheryl
  • on December 6,2019

Whepstead Manor is a historic house at Wellington Point, in Brisbane. The house is now a private home, but being friends of the owner, Charlotte’s family was able to hold her baby naming ceremony there.

Saturday was a warm day, but the breeze from the bay kept the temperature pleasant. The naming ceremony was held in the gazebo under an enormous Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

After playing the song, A Little Ray of Sunshine, Charlotte’s parents made promises to their only daughter as their sons, friends, and family looked on. Five Godparents were appointed for Charlotte, and they each lit a candle for her.

Guests wrote notes for Charlotte on pretty coloured paper, and the notes were folded and stashed in a special box to save until Charlotte turns 18.

 

After the ceremony, a few family photos were taken to commemorate the day. Guests were looking forward to a cold beverage or two and a picnic lunch.

Charlotte’s mum sent this lovely note of thanks, “Lee and I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you so very very much for the beautiful naming day you have our daughter today. It was amazing and so personal. Thank you so much for the poem for each of us. We will be recommending you to our family and friends in the future. Thank you again, Jodie and Lee.”

Contact Cheryl at ido@cherylwedding.com if you are planning a baby naming ceremony in Wellington Point.

Historic House at Wellington Point

 


Baby Naming Ceremonies

Baby Naming Ceremony

  • Posted By cheryl
  • on November 18,2019

Luke’s parents celebrated his safe arrival and introduced him to their family and friends with a baby naming ceremony on Saturday. Their back deck was the shady and breezy location for the ceremony on a warm, Brisbane morning. I chose the song, “Beautiful Boy” by John Lennon to start the ceremony, and played the music through my portable PA system. Luke’s big sister swayed to the music adorably. The ceremony started with a welcome, and I included a poem about motherhood for Luke’s mum, and also one for Luke’s father. Luke’s parents chose to  honour four of their closest friends by asking them to be Luke’s Godparents. Being a Godparent has no legal or religious responsibility in a civil baby naming ceremony. The Godparents promised to be a part of Luke’s life as he grows up, and to be available to assist and advise him.

Luke’s cousin led the children present as they sprinkled silk petals over Luke’s forehead, and we wished him a secure and happy life. Luke’s mum later collected the petals to keep in his time capsule until his 21st birthday. Did you know that the name, “Luke” means “light giver”?

Certificates were presented to Luke and the Godparents, and then it was time for a few photographs to mark the occasion. Luke and his big sister were dressed in pastel mint, his mum wore an off the shoulder white, crocheted dress, and dad a light shirt, so the colour palette made for gorgeous family photos.

The guests were keen for some cold beverages and a light lunch, and I thanked the family for once again including me in their celebrations and said my goodbyes. Baby naming ceremonies are one of the most enjoyable ceremonies for a celebrant, and watching a little family grow and thrive is hugely rewarding.


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