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What is a Naming ceremony?
Quite often, Naming ceremonies are booked alongside a civil marriage or civil partnership where the
Naming immediately follows their own ceremony. This brings a much richer dimension to the day of
celebration and commitment across the whole family.
Can we choose our own ceremony content?
• Y
 es, both you and your child can design your celebration from the options available and to tailor your
ceremony so it becomes special for you all
• E
 very Naming ceremony is different, so you can create something unique for you and your child to
remember and treasure.
What happens at a Naming ceremony?
• The ceremony may be as simple or as grand as you like
• W
 e provide the framework for you to build a celebration event around you and your child’s requirements
• The

ceremony cannot have any religious content
• N
 aming ceremonies do not have any legal standing.
Who conducts the ceremony?
• T
 he ceremony will be led by a member of the ceremony team
• T
 he ceremony team does not act in any official or legal capacity
• O
 ur ceremony team are all trained to conduct different ceremonies in a professional and customer
focused manner
• T
 his ensures your ceremony is an enjoyable and memorable occasion for you, your child and everyone
else attending your celebration.
How long does a ceremony last?
• T
 hat depends on the content and the different options you choose
• W
 hy not look at our online planning form to see the options
• A
 fter the ceremony the celebrations can continue as long as you like especially if the Naming ceremony
is combined with a marriage or civil partnership.
How do you book a Naming ceremony?
• A
 ny parent can make the arrangements. The parents do not have to be married or in a civil partnership
• A
 nyone who has recognised parental responsibility or legal guardianship of the child can make the
arrangements
• S
 imply complete the online enquiry form on our website.
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