Naming Day: Welcoming a New Life
Welcoming a child into the family is a moment worth celebrating. A Naming Day creates the space to celebrate their arrival, introduce them to the people who will be part of their life and mark the beginning of their own story.
At Celebrantes – Bespoke Ceremonies, we create secular, fully personalised Naming Day ceremonies shaped around your family, your values and the people you choose to share this moment with.
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A Celebration of Belonging
More than a formal event, a welcoming ceremony is an affirmation of affection and commitment. Our team builds each script around the family’s unique story, embracing its roots, beliefs and cultural references.
- Original Script: Every word is crafted with care, sensitivity and depth.
- Secular and Inclusive Celebration: A meaningful alternative for families who do not identify with dogmatic formats.
- Family and Mentors’ Involvement: A dedicated space for promises, vows and messages from parents, grandparents, godparents or guardians for life.
Every Celebration Is Unique
Every family has its own story. That is why each ceremony is created from the ground up, shaped around your values, your family bonds and the way you wish to celebrate and welcome a child into your family.
How We Create Your Ceremony
Getting to Know Your Story
We begin with a conversation about your family, the story of your child's arrival, the meaning behind their name and what you would like this day to express.
Giving Meaning to the Celebration
From that conversation, we define the symbolic elements that feel right for your family. These may include words, music, nature, art or the participation of family members and other important people in your child's life.
Creating Your Ceremony Script
We write a fully bespoke ceremony script, bringing together your family's story, readings, contributions, symbolic elements and the different moments of the celebration.
Celebrating Together
On the day, one of our celebrants conducts the ceremony and guides the family through each moment, allowing you to be fully present for the celebration.
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Tell Us About Your CeremonyFrequently Asked Questions
A few things you may want to know when planning your child’s Naming Day.
How is a Naming Day different from a traditional christening?
A Naming Day is a secular and inclusive celebration. Rather than following a religious tradition, the ceremony is created around your family, your values and the people who will play an important part in your child’s life.
Can we include godparents, mentors or other special people?
Yes. You can invite the people you have chosen to have a special place in your child’s life to take part in the ceremony. Their role can be recognised through personal words, readings or promises of love, guidance and support for the years ahead.
Is there a particular age for a Naming Day?
No. Some families celebrate during the first months of a child’s life, while others choose a first birthday or another moment that feels right for them. A Naming Day can also be created to welcome an adopted child and celebrate a new chapter in the family’s story.
Where can we hold the ceremony?
Your Naming Day can take place wherever feels right for your family and comfortable for your child, from your own home or garden to a private venue, country estate or outdoor setting.
Can our Naming Day be bilingual or multilingual?
Yes. We create bilingual and multilingual Naming Day ceremonies for families whose lives bring together different languages and cultures. Each language is carefully integrated so that everyone present can follow the ceremony and feel part of the celebration.