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Naming days with Meg Stanier Celebrant
A naming ceremony is a special celebration to introduce your baby/child to the world.
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As a naming celebrant, I will meet your family, get to know you and write a script to fit your wishes for the day. A naming or welcoming ceremony can be done at any location you choose. Special elements, readings and music can be discussed to fit your theme.
If you're looking for an independent naming celebrant in the North East or Yorkshire please get in touch!
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Photo: Neil Denham Photography
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Adding Symbolic Elements to your Naming Ceremony
Choosing an element for your naming ceremony.
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Adding 'special elements' to a naming ceremony makes the day even more unique, these can be discussed and personalised to suit your theme/wishes.
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Prices start from £30 per element.
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Here are some ceremony ideas!
Circle of love and unity
Everyone holds hands to create a circle around the family unit as the naming takes place, to 'lock in' their commitment to love and protect the child always.
Best Wishes Box
Everyone has a small card to write on their hopes and wishes for the child and the family. Before the naming ceremony they place the cards into the box and the family opens them at a time of their choosing.
The Naming Ribbon
The friends/family present stand in a circle, a ribbon is tied to the child's wrist, or held by the parents. This is then unravelled and handed to each person present until the ribbon is held by everyone around the circle, finishing with the child. This is to show the support/love/commitment of everyone present, the 'naming' of your child can also be incorporated into this element of the naming ceremony.
Sand Ceremony
Sand, of differing colours, are poured into a jar to show commitment to your child, the different colours intertwined symbolises a bond that can never be broken. Any members present can take part in this ceremony e.g. grandparents, life mentors, parents, other children.
Naming Day Ceremony Menu
You've met Meg! What happens next?
Meg will send you an email detailing what was discussed in our first meeting.
Attached will be a 50% invoice for the deposit, family quiz & T&Cs to sign!
Getting to know your family...more!
Get a cup of tea & some snacks and spend time reminiscing together as a family whilst filling out Meg's family quiz.
Meg Mail: Honest feedback only!
Over to you! You will be sent your ceremony draft to read through and make comments!
Take your time and be honest... it's your ceremony!
Perfect Preparation!
Meg will read through your answers and start planning your ceremony, she'll be in touch to discuss initial ideas!
Don't stop til it's perfect!
We will send drafts back and forth until you're 100% happy with your naming ceremony!
Meg will also start designing your wedding ceremony stationery.
All complete 4 weeks before.
Typing away!
Meg will write your bespoke ceremony which tells your family story.
A first draft for you to have a read through.
YOUR DAY
Meg is there to officiate on the day, she'll speak to your guests and help calm your nerves. Arrival at least 1 hour before.