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Can I include my other Children?
A Naming Ceremony is not just for babies; children of any age can have a
Naming Ceremony. You may wish to include your older children in the Ceremony
as well as your new baby. The Celebrant is on hand to help and will
explain how this can be done.
I have two children, do I pay two fees?
No, it doesn't matter how many of your children you would like to be named as part
of the ceremony, you only pay one fee.
Can I have a joint naming ceremony with other parents from my family or friends?
Yes you can, we offer a Joint Bespoke Naming Ceremony where two sets of parents make their own choices but some sections of the ceremony are combined and the ceremony is attended by guests from both sides.
A Joint Bespoke Naming Ceremony costs £350 (inc vat)
(plus just one home visit fee of £30 if the ceremony is in a private home).
A Script Only Joint Bespoke Naming Ceremony costs £175 (inc vat).
Do you have feedback from families who have had ceremonies?
We gather feedback after every ceremony to satisfy requirements of our working standard policies and
we do have some wonderful feedback from families and guests. Here are some below
but if you would like to see some more, click here.
Where can Ceremonies be held?
You can hold your ceremony at any suitable venue. The venue does not have to be licensed in any way, nor does it have to be local to you. Perhaps you have a hotel in mind, or maybe a favourite restaurant or a village hall.
Of course, you might prefer to hold the ceremony at home, or at a friend or relative’s house (subject to suitability). Ceremonies can be held outside but there will need to be an inside room available in case of bad weather.
How much does a Naming Ceremony cost?
Ceremony with Celebrant : Where our Celebrant conducts the ceremony, the fee is:
Classic Ceremony :£185 (inc.vat)
Bespoke and Birthday Ceremony : £295 (inc.vat)
Joint Bespoke Ceremony : £350 (inc.vat)
Ceremonies at Home : If you are thinking of holding your ceremony at home, there is an additional charge of £30 (inc.vat) as the Celebrant is required to visit your home for health and safety reasons.
The Script Only service (without a Celebrant) comes in both Classic and Bespoke options:
'Classic' option £75 (inc vat)
'Bespoke' option £150 (inc vat)
Joint 'Bespoke' option £175 (inc vat)
Please note that we ask for a ceremony deposit of £85 when you phone us to book a Classic Naming Ceremony or £100 if you are booking a Bespoke Ceremony.
See the Price List
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Can we hold a Naming Ceremony at the same time
as we get married?
A Naming Ceremony can be held after the marriage Ceremony has taken place.
You can discuss your requirements with your Celebrant who will be there to advise you.
How long is the Ceremony?
A Naming Ceremony is normally 15 minutes and
up to 30 minutes depending on the number of options and readings chosen.
I am a single parent, how does this affect arranging a ceremony?
It does not affect you at all, we carry out lots of ceremonies for single parents and we adapt the wording to suit your ceremony; sometimes grandparents play a slightly larger role in the ceremony.
Can we involve family and friends in the Ceremony?
The Naming Ceremony is the perfect opportunity to declare your promises
to your child before family and friends. It's also the perfect opportunity to involve relatives, such as grandparents,
and maybe other adult friends, as Supporting Adults, allowing them to confirm their special relationship with your
child and share their promises at the ceremony in front of you and the guests.
Can I hold my Ceremony at home?
The answer to this is yes, but there are certain conditions that apply.
Take a look at our 'Guidelines for Ceremonies at Home' policy, this will give you an
idea of the sort of things we will check and you need to consider.
There is an additional charge of £30 (inc vat) as the Celebrant is required to visit your home for health and safety reasons.
Is there a Souvenir Record of the event?
Yes, a souvenir Record is signed during the ceremony
by the parents, supporting adults and the Celebrant.
There are also Certificates available and you can view them
here.
Can we organise a Naming Ceremony at short notice?
Usually the answer to this is yes, but is dependent on the availability
of the Celebrant and venue you have selected.
Do Naming Ceremonies have legal status?
Naming Ceremonies are simply
a celebration that you as parents choose to do as a public
gesture of love and commitment to your child.
It is different from birth registration where you receive a copy of the birth certificate, which is a compulsory legal requirement.
The Ceremony Certificate, which is given to the parents at the end of the Ceremony, cannot be used as proof of identification. Neither is the Ceremony legally binding on those who
take part in it.
I would like to arrange a Ceremony,
what should I do?
Simply call us on 0845 0048 608 (calls charged at local call rate) or email us at
info@civilceremonies.co.uk and we
will explain the choices available and discuss arrangements.
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