A naming ceremony is a little like a christening but with out all the religious talk, instead you say nice vows about love and support and welcome Lily into the family, and you have guide parents instead of god parents.
Lily's ceremony was on the 18th of April 2015 and she was 5 months old and I decided to have it up north at the lovely venue that is Burnley registration office.
I got my friend from uni Adam, AC French Photography , to come and take photographs. His mum and sister EBella also make cakes and so they made me a beautiful cake with Lily's name on it. I also had a beautiful bunch of Lilies and a guest book.
Lily wore the same gown that I had wore for my christening so this was very special having her in this dress. Here is me when I wore it.
The last part of the ceremony I had organised something special. I had bought all the pieces of a charm bracelet to make for Lily for when she is older. Each charm had a word on it which is what family provide for her throughout her life. We had love, fun, care, protect, support, teach and advise. Each member of the family held a charm and placed it on the bracelet saying out loud what it was.
We then signed a certificate and posed for photographs. After the ceremony we all celebrated at a venue with drinks and a buffet. It was a really lovely day and I would recommend having one to anyone.
What a beautiful day only been to one naming ceremony -they di seem to be more popular
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful !! I never even considered a naming ceremony for my children.. I went for Christenings.. but do prefer the naming ceremony .. seems more personal!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I never even knew such a thing existed! What a good idea. I'm not religous either, but now I know about this, it may well be an option for us. Thank you
ReplyDeleteA good alternative to a christening for those not wishing to have a religious ceremony. I was interested in your post to read that while not religious, you "really wanted Lily to have god parents".I would hope however that you always refer to them as you said they were called, 'guide' rather than Godparents, or that would be somewhat hypocritical.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos great cake
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pics CHERYL HADFIELD
ReplyDeleteLooks a lovely day , Lily looked beautiful and the cake was amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. I have never heard of this before, and it is all very formal and special.
ReplyDeleteEverything looked beautiful, especially Lily and you.
What a wonderful alternative to a Christening, sounds like it was a beautiful day :)
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of Naming Ceremonies until so thank you for this informative article, I think it's a great alternative to a Christening.
ReplyDeletesuch a good idea,ive never heard of it before
ReplyDeleteGreat idea
ReplyDeleteThat's so lovely, I've never been to a naming ceremony what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a naming ceremony!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures. I'm not religious either so a naming ceremony is perfect
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a beautiful day and the charm bracelet is such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab and I love the bracelet
ReplyDeleteToo cute
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a naming Ceremony,looks like you had an amazung day
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