wedding blessings on ibiza The purpose of a Naming ceremony is to honour and recognise the arrival of a child into the family.  It allows all those gathered moments of stillness and focus to reflect upon their responsibilities to the new arrival. It creates the opportunity to celebrate their name which gives them their identity and  makes them unique. Any parent can make the arrangements to hold a Naming Ceremony. Likewise, anyone who has parental responsibility or legal guardianship of the child or children. Parents do not have to be married and can come from any cultural background, with any spiritual or religious beliefs, or with none. Many parents nowadays are neither religious or church goers, and feel that a Christening or Baptism would be inappropriate. It may be that you wish your child to make their own choices about what they believe when they are old enough to make an informed decision. Welcoming or Naming Ceremonies are a delightful and memorable way to welcome a new baby or child into your family, regardless of their age. It is also a wonderful opportunity for welcoming step children when two families come together. It can be a very moving and deeply bonding experience for everyone concerned to mark the start of their new lives together, helping bond the new family. For adopted babies or children it can also be a very loving way to welcome them into your family and to publicly declare your love, commitment, and joy at the outset of your new lives together. I will work closely with you to create a ceremony which is personal to your family. The content of your ceremony is entirely up to you and the words will be precisely as you wish. Of course I also have a selection of outline ideas, readings and poems that may be helpful to you. The ceremony may also include the nomination of  Supporting Adults,  Guardians or Guide-Parents, (a secular equivalents to God-Parents). They may be close friends or members of your family who wish to make a vow of commitment to guide the upbringing of your child or children. You may also like to make Parent’s Promises and acknowledge the special roles taken on by grandparents, brothers and sisters, and/or other family members. At the conclusion of the ceremony we provide a beautiful naming certificate to bear witness to the occasion, and signed by the those who have made vows recognising the important role they will play in the future development of the child. A special day to ensure your child receives your promise of unconditional love, acceptance, support and protection for their future.  Made with Xara Site Map Beautiful Ibiza weddings, blessings and other ceremonies blessings-on-ibiza.com