For people claiming who they are. Out loud.
Whether you’re welcoming a baby, marking an adoption, blending families or claiming a name that finally fits, this is about witnessing change properly.
It’s about identity. Belonging. Standing up and saying, “This is who we are.”
Yes – babies.
But also adoption. Blended families. Trans and change-of-name ceremonies. Adults stepping into something that finally fits.
Because sometimes a name isn’t just a label.
It’s alignment.
Names matter.
Belonging matters.
Being seen properly matters.
What a naming ceremony can be
A naming ceremony with me can look however you want it to look.
There are no fixed rules. No prescribed wording. No template to squeeze into. It can include religious elements if that matters to you – or none at all. It can be spiritual, practical, traditional, modern, or whatever combination reflects your life.
It might be a gathering in a garden, a hall, a home or a pub. Words spoken by you, by others, or a mix. Stories, music, laughter, nerves.
Children, siblings, friends and chosen family can be involved in a way that feels natural – not staged.
It can be small and intimate, or full of energy.
The shape is yours.
Not this
Filler readings.
Someone else’s timetable.
A slot that doesn’t fit.
This
Deliberate words.
Your time. Your place.
A ceremony that feels like you.
How I work
We shape the tone and meaning together.
I write the ceremony from scratch so it sounds like you – not like something lifted from a greetings card.
I help you find the right structure. I make sure family and community are involved in a way that feels genuine.
On the day, I lead it calmly and confidently so you can actually be in it – not worrying about what comes next.
No pastel nonsense. No greeting-card sentiment.
Just clear, confident witnessing.
You don’t need a plan
When we first speak, you don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you want.
We’ll talk it through. We’ll find the words. We’ll work out what feels right.
This is collaborative, not performative.
If you want to mark this moment properly – let’s celebrate it properly.
Investment
Naming Ceremonies — £350
That includes:
An initial 30-minute coffee or Zoom to see if I am the right Celebrant for you
A planning meeting (around 60 minutes) to shape the tone and meaning
A fully personalised ceremony written from scratch
Script refinement and thoughtful edits
Support shaping music, readings and shared moments
Me arriving at least 60 minutes before the ceremony
Professional delivery on the day
A beautifully presented copy of the ceremony to keep
Travel within 50 miles of Warwick is included.
Beyond that, 45p per mile.
A £200 booking fee secures the date. The remaining balance is required seven days before the celebration.
Coffee, Zoom
or a walk.
Your shout
No pressure. Just a proper conversation.