"What's in a name?" Well, Shakespeare,
names can mean everything.
Your name…
It's often the first thing you share with people, one of the first words you learn to write, part of the first sentences you hear others say to you. Your name tells a story about who you are, how you belong in the world, and how you want others to know you.
Your name holds a story
about who you are.
Naming ceremonies are for everybody.
Tiny humans, new families, trans folk, people reclaiming their names or starting afresh - naming ceremonies are for everyone.
Whether you're celebrating the arrival of new or adopted humans or pets, or a union of families, a naming ceremony is a way of honouring who you are and announcing your belonging to a family, a community.
Naming ceremonies are beautiful ways to mark a new chapter in your life, to tell people who you truly are or reintroduce yourself. The names we're given at birth don't always fit right, and the names we acquire from past relationships sometimes need to be released to begin afresh.
If you've ever felt pressure to change your name to fit in, and you'd like to reclaim and announce proudly who you are to those who matter to you, a naming ceremony can be a beautiful and healing act of self love.
Together, we'll create something wonderful.
I grew up with my name constantly misspelled, mispronounced, and sometimes mocked. My name made me feel different at a time when I wanted to be just like everyone else. In adulthood, I've learned to love my name and who I am. My lived experience has taught me about how significant names are.
As a trans-inclusive, culturally competent celebrant, I love honouring you for all that you are. I will always respect your name, pronouns, culture and story.
So, what's in a naming ceremony? The short answer is anything you like!
Your ceremony, your way
You might want to focus on the the meaning of your name, a symbolic element that personifies you, the chance to share your story, celebratory words and promises from people who love you (including appointed guardians, guide parents, or anyone else!), channel your hobbies and passions... the options are endless.
Together, we'll create something wonderful: your ceremony, your way.
“Who’s in a name?” ceremony package: £450.
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Writing and delivering a bespoke ceremony that joyfully reflects and celebrates you
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Taking the time to get to know you and your chosen loved ones for priceless ceremony creation research
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Support for you and your loved ones with your speech-writing, performing readings, including feedback and public speaking help, and how to participate confidently in symbolic elements.
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Regular check-ins and unlimited telephone support before the big day.
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A copy of your ceremony script to cherish forever.
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Travel within 40 miles of Crowthorne train station is included in this package. Travel beyond this distance is charged at £0.45 per mile.
Inclusion is priceless.
My prices reflect the value and quality of my work - I give my best to everybody who works with me. That said, everybody deserves an inclusive and authentic ceremony, whatever their budget.
If you can’t afford one of my ceremonies but you feel that we're the right fit, please get in touch with me and let’s see what we can do.
If you've booked me, loved my ceremony, and can afford to pay a little more, you're welcome to leave me a tip. My virtual tip jar can then be used to subsidise ceremonies for those with more modest means.