naming ceremonies

yeah all the kids in my family have had naming ceremonies rather than christenings. You can get info off internet or just ring a JP, you will find them in the yellow pages and it often says which ones will do naming ceremonies (I think most do) there are some really cool ideas around to oh and I remember treasures having an article about them in thier mag at some stage too so there maybe info on thier website. Basically you just pick a jp, a date and plan a wee service which can include welcoming your baby to the family, readings and promises for everyone to help raise your child and be a positive part of thier life. My sisters still had god parents who did readings during the service and I read a poem at my other neices naming. You can get naming ceremony candles to light, plant a tree or the placenta if you kept it. One idea I remember was to give everyone seeds to plant to symbolise thier comitment and contribution to helping raise your child. Heaps of ideas around but as i said for a start I would arrange a justice of the peace

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Was going to have one on Rhiannons first birthday but the celebrant didnt get back to us...so we are going to flag it.

This was the only one i could find...the other two were referred to this one.

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Kat- I can email you the ceremony layout we had for Charlottes one if you like???

ooo have never considered a naming ceremony before, but Mya has my surname, so mite leave it till she takes on DPs name (want to do it when we get married) lol tho were in no rush for that either

That sounds like a cool idea Robyn, with the wishing stones. I have probably left it a bit late but I have always felt like Ella has missed out with not being christened, so I want to have a special day just for her.. It will be very casual and I will make a name cake for her, and ask people to bring a plate, no presents. Thinking about getting her a name bracelet too, engraved.