https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:55:46 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2008 11:29:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16964 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=376047&title=naming-ceremony#376047 Author: Tiff
Subject: 16964
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 11:29am

I love the sunflower idea thats so neat!!
I want Rohann to have 'godparents' too but as it's not going to be church related does anyone have any ideas on what they could be called instead?]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 11:29:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=376047&title=naming-ceremony#376047 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=375905&title=naming-ceremony#375905 Author: Alanismum
Subject: 16964
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 9:14am

We had a naming ceremony for Alani, when she was 2 months old. I bought a big yellow cardboard and drew the outlines of a sunflower. From another bit of card I cut out sunflower pedals. With the invitation I sent to each person one sunflower pedal and asked them to write their wishes for Alani on the pedal. On the day they all came back with their pedals and we created this wonderful big sunflower which will be put in Alani's room. It's a nice keep sake for her.
Otherwise the ceremony was very informal but very personal. We loved our celebrant, she did a great job. We also had the godparents light a candle and read a poem. ]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 09:14:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=375905&title=naming-ceremony#375905 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=375832&title=naming-ceremony#375832 Author: miss
Subject: 16964
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 8:20am

I would google it and see what comes up. We deccided against having one in the end but the last one we went to went like this:

The celebrant welomed everyone and introduced the baby and parents
the parents read a letter they had written to the bubba all about how much they loved her
the sister siad somehing too (she was a few years older than usual)
the 'godfather' spoke - he took on the name godfather even thoughit wasnt in a church
the god mother spoke as well.
The clebrant said something about all the people present agreeing to support the child as she grows - first the parents, then the godparents then all invited guests.

I think in place of a reading they read from a children's book like Guess how much I love you.
Then the celebrant thanked everyone.
That was pretty much it!
Good party food afterwards though ;)]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 08:20:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=375832&title=naming-ceremony#375832 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=375546&title=naming-ceremony#375546 Author: butefulbaby
Subject: 16964
Posted: 05 May 2008 at 7:47pm

Hiya,
I am planning a naming celebration for my 4.5 month old baby daughter. I would like it to be fairly informal and relaxed but special and need some ideas! I've never actually been to a naming ceremony myself. We will be having it at home, more than likely inside judging by the weather in Wgtn at the moment! Any input would be greatly appreciated! ]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 19:47:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16964&PID=375546&title=naming-ceremony#375546