Namings

When we talk about naming ceremonies, our minds tend to wander to the naming of a baby or a young child. But it doesn’t have to be so restrictive. Everyone and anyone can enjoy the love and affirmation that comes from a naming ceremony.

People choose to celebrate their names for many reasons. Perhaps they want a fresh start with new-found meaning. Or maybe they are a transgender person who wants to celebrate and affirm their true identity.

Re-dedicating yourself to YOURSELF in a specially created ceremony may be the biggest and possibly, only ceremonial expression of identity and self-affirmation available to you right now. So show yourself some love.

Whatever the reason you choose to celebrate yourself we will create a ceremony that perfectly represents your identity and personality.

How it all works

At the point of engagement (where you sign the forms and pay your deposit to ‘secure the day’), we agree a schedule to cover off the following things:

  • A detailed questionnaire and conversations to work out the structure of ceremony as well as the style and content.

  • We agree a broad ‘script’ and running order

  • I write the ‘story’ and design the rituals and other activities that may be involved. (I may need to chat with other people whose input you would like)!

  • Briefing other people involved in the ceremony

  • Naming rehearsal (zoom or in person)

  • I’ll be at the venue long before you to have everything sorted out and all the arrangement s worked out (zoom access - special tables etc)

  • I’ll deliver the ceremony and leave you with a ceremonial keepsake of your script - plus all the bit n bobs that may need to be dealt with

  • Then I’ll make sure all the arrangements for any party (etc) are dealt with so everyone gets there safely…

Then I’ll pack away, raise a ‘glass’ to your success and future happiness and head back to the gorgeous North East of the UK.

Fees are simple to arrange

  • You can pay in either 2 or 3 installments.

  • The initial (non refundable) fee is paid to secure the date (I only ever do one wedding per day)

  • The middle installment (especially if there’s a long gap between the initial reservation and the ceremony) is pay at least 9 weeks before the ceremony. (This is also non-refundable)

  • The final (non refundable) part is paid 4 weeks before the ceremony

  • Current fees are shown here