Baby Naming Ceremony

This is a sample of a Top Note Ceremonies Baby Naming ceremony. Each ceremony is personalised, allowing parents complete control over the content and sequence of events.

Welcome and Introduction

• Steve welcomes the guests.
• Introduction to the significance of the ceremony and the meaning of naming.

Opening Remarks

• Personal remarks from Steve about the family and the occasion.
• Brief introduction of the parents and their journey to this moment.

Reading or Poem

• A selected reading or poem that reflects the joy and significance of the occasion.
• Can be read by a close family member or friend.

Parental Promises

• Parents make their promises to their child.
• Steve guides the parents through their vows of love, care, and guidance.

Godparents/Guardians/Guide parents/Life Guides Promises

• Godparents/Guardians/Guide parents/Life Guidesmake their promises.
• Steve guides the godparents/guardians through their vows of support and mentorship.

Naming Ceremony

Steve formally names the baby.

• Parents hold the baby and repeat the chosen name.
• Explanation of the meaning and significance of the name.

Blessing

• Steve offers a blessing or good wishes for the baby’s future.
• Can include religious or spiritual elements if appropriate.

Family and Friends’ Participation

• Open the floor for family and friends to share their wishes and blessings.
• This can be informal or pre-arranged with selected speakers.
• Special rituals may be included such as the sand ceremony, unity candle ceremony or memory box.

Presentation of Naming Certificate

• Steve presents the family with a personalised certificate in presentation folder.

Closing Remarks

• Steve thanks everyone for attending.
• Encourages guests to continue celebrating and supporting the family.

Photographs, Refreshments and Social Time

• Guests enjoy refreshments and socialise.
• Opportunity for photographs and personal congratulations.