WELCOMING CEREMONIES
Welcoming a new life into your family.
The arrival of a new baby, adopted child, or stepchild is one of the most profound and joyful moments you will experience. Let me help you create a ceremony to honor how important it is.
A NAMING CEREMONEY
By holding a welcoming (some people call it a naming ceremony), you both introduce a new person by name and express gratitude for their presence, marking your commitment to their well-being and happiness, and welcoming them as a profoundly significant person in your life and the lives of your family and friends.
Together, we will create a custom naming ceremony that reflects your values, your hopes, and the love surrounding your child. This may include promises of support, symbolic rituals, and the involvement of family and chosen guardians. Each ceremony is designed to feel warm, inclusive, and deeply personal.
WHAT A WELCOMING MAY INCLUDE
Rituals, family, and hopes for the future.
Naming & introduction
Introducing your child by name and expressing gratitude for their presence in your family and community.
Family & guardians
Promises of support from family and the involvement of chosen guardians in your child's life.
Symbolic rituals
Custom rituals and readings that reflect your values, hopes, and the love surrounding your child.
CEREMONEY OPTIONS
From a fully personalized celebration to a private ceremony.
Pricing for welcoming ceremonies is shaped in conversation, so I can understand your hopes for the day. Each option includes travel within 30 minutes/miles of the Celebrant (within 10 miles for the Private Ceremony); an additional fee applies beyond that.
Fully Personalized Welcoming Ceremony
20–25 min
Total personalization with a brief story of arriving to this moment and hopes for the future as the centerpiece.
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Ceremony approximately 20–25 minutes in length
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Full customization
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Face to face or Zoom planning meeting
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Unlimited emails
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Writing of story to this moment and hopes for the future
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Assistance selecting readings, music and any gifting elements
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Ideas for and development of a ritual
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Experienced, professional Celebrant assisting you with all aspects of ceremony
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Professional presentation of ceremony
Personalized Welcoming Ceremony
15–20 min
A full-scale welcoming celebration at an affordable option — everything above, except the story of arriving to this moment.
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Ceremony approximately 15–20 minutes in length
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Full customization
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Face to face or Zoom planning meeting
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Unlimited emails
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Assistance selecting readings, music and any gifting elements
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Experienced, professional Celebrant assisting you with all aspects of ceremony
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Professional presentation of ceremony
Intimate Ceremony
10–15 min
For smaller gatherings under 20 guests.
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Ceremony approximately 10–15 minutes in length
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Full customization
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Face to face or Zoom planning meeting
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Unlimited emails
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Assistance selecting readings, music and any gifting elements
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Experienced, professional Celebrant assisting you with all aspects of your ceremony
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Professional presentation of ceremony
Private Ceremony
~10 min
For welcoming celebrations with under 10 guests. Location within 10 miles of Celebrant.
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Ceremony approximately 10 minutes in length
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Face to face or Zoom planning meeting
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Unlimited emails
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Assistance selecting readings, music and any gifting elements
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Professional presentation of ceremony
Not sure which fits?