A Baby Naming or Welcome to the Family is a non-religious ceremony to welcome and officially introduce the baby or child to family and friends. The ceremony and accompanying certificates do not have any legal status.
A baby naming is a wonderful way to welcome your beautiful new baby while Welcome to Our Family may be considered for older children or teenagers who may be joining your family. This could include adopted children.
There is no set format for a naming ceremony, I would work with you to ensure it is exactly what you want. As your Celebrant I would prepare and coordinate the ceremony. However, I do offer a DYI package. You may have a family member who would love to organise the ceremony.
Do It Yourself (DYI) Naming Ceremony Package which includes your script for the day, two PDF files Naming Certificate and Godparent Certificates
What is covered in a Baby Naming Ceremony
Welcome/Introduction
Poem/Reading
Recognition of Siblings
Naming of the child
Meaning and significance if names
Parents’ Promises
Symbolic Rictuals
Appointment and Acknowledgement of Godparents/Guardians
Welcome the Child to Family and Friends
Declaration of Love and on-going support
Poem/Blessing
Signing of the Commemorative Naming Certificate by all parties. (Parents and Godparents)
Presentation of Certificate and Closing Words
Presentation of the child for hugs, cuddles and kisses for photos.