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What’s in
a name?
N A M I N G

C E R E M O N I E S
A naming ceremony is a wonderful way
to celebrate the birth of your baby, or the
formation of a family by welcoming an
adopted child or step-children into a new
family unit.
Although your family and friends may already
be aware of the names that you have chosen for
your child, it is an opportunity to celebrate the
arrival of a new member of your family and you
can mark the occasion by giving the reasons for
your choice of names. You can involve family
members and friends in the ceremony, either
through readings or by making promises to
support you in the upbringing of your child.
You and your partner can also make a special
vow to each other, acknowledging your new
responsibilities as parents. We provide the script
and the celebrant, and to mark the occasion, a
small gift is presented at the conclusion of the
ceremony.
Ceremonies can be held in the Loggia Room
at York House or any of Richmond’s approved
venues. If you wish to hold your ceremony at
any other venue, please telephone us to discuss.
Each ceremony is individually tailored to your
needs, and you are encouraged to personalise
the ceremony content through promises,
readings and music that have special meaning
for you. A naming ceremony can be held at any
time during the child or young person’s life,
or can be combined with a marriage or civil
partnership ceremony for a truly
memorable day.
Please note that the ceremony has no legal
standing and cannot be used to change a
child’s name. The ceremony content must be
completely secular, and cannot contain any
religious vows, promises, readings or music.
More information can be found on our website
or by telephoning us on 020 8891 7188.
www.charlottesteeples.com

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