Adoption, Blended Family & Naming Ceremonies
The picture here is of The Koru which the Māori believes represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new beginnings to the world. It also represents the strength and purity of a loving relationship within a family.
The arrival of a new baby, toddler or older child into your family or the joy of coming together in a new family unit is cause for celebration.
These ceremonies and can take place anywhere, on any scale and in any style. The important thing is that we work together to create the right kind of celebration for you and your family.
Adoption & Naming Ceremonies aren’t restricted to babies. Sometimes it suits families to wait until the little ones are a bit older. You can also can choose to have more than one child celebrated at the same time.
I can help you plan and deliver the perfect ceremony that allows you to share in the joy of your family in a way that is meaningful and personal to you all.
Ceremonies can contain some, all or none of the following things:
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Special songs or music
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Poetry
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The significance of a child’s name
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Family commitments
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Appointment of mentors or ‘Guide parents’
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Sharing of hopes and dreams for the future
When we meet to discuss the ceremony, we are thinking about what will make it memorable so that you will be able to look back on the day with real joy. I will be led by your ideas and wishes for your ceremony. I have an excellent knowledge of poetry, books, films and music that I can share with you.
Commitment Ceremonies
Commitment Ceremonies can be designed for adult couples of any gender who are unable, or choose not, to have a legal marriage or civil partnership. Whilst not legally binding, it is an opportunity to publicly declare your life-long love, commitment and dedication to each other.
Having a commitment ceremony before or after you get legally married in a registrar office potentially allows you to share a more special and ceremonial day. Some couples even arrange something to make an elopement easier and a bit more fun.
You can choose to have your ceremony in your home or in a public place of your choice.
As a Celebrant I can help you write your own vows, wishes or promises to one another, choose readings or poems that are meaningful to you and help you decide what you want to emphasise within the ceremony. I will work with you on wording to prepare a script and structure, but on the day, don’t feel the need to stick to it if a different creativity strikes!!
If you want me to officiate, I can. Equally if you don’t that’s okay too.
Renewal of Wedding Vows
Vow renewals are a celebration of marriage, a relationship and a life lived together. They have a strength and sense of purpose because they’re not a leap into the unknown – you know each other so well by now! Often linked to big moments in a couple’s life, like a special Anniversary, vow renewal ceremonies offer you the opportunity to reaffirm the commitments made on the wedding day and how you are both looking ahead to a bright future together.
As with all non-legal ceremonies vow renewal ceremonies can take many shapes and guises. They can be intimate or grand. As your Celebrant I will work with you to create a beautiful bespoke and personal ceremony. We can make it unique by choosing ceremonial acts, a theme, or even make it a surprise for your other half. Anything goes when creating the most special of days for you both.
Just tell me what you need help with!!