The only book of its kind to be published in the UK, ‘Your Complete Guide to Naming Ceremonies’, launches at the Baby Show, Earls Court, 17th October 2008, to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the Government White Paper, ‘Supporting Families’, in which the concept of Naming Ceremonies was first proposed.
The book is packed with valuable practical advice and ideas from the experts to help create the perfect naming ceremony to welcome a new arrival. Around 770,000 babies are born in the UK each year and the number of families choosing a more personal Naming Ceremony is steadily increasing.
In writing the foreword for the book, the renowned writer and broadcaster, Bel Mooney, said, “About one third of UK families fail to celebrate their new babies in any formal way. In my opinion, they are missing out. This book will guide all parents (and step-parents, and others) in search of suitable words and rituals to welcome their new baby into our human family.”
The Naming Ceremony embraces the core principles of strong family values and plays a vital role for families who want to mark this rite of passage and celebrate their new arrival. The essence of the ceremony is focused around the special relationship between parent/s and child, as well as other family members and friends who will have a positive influence on the child’s upbringing and future development.
The book offers advice on planning a naming ceremony from scratch, a step by step guide from arranging the venue, thinking about timing and when to hold the ceremony, what and who to include, things to avoid, the importance of choosing the right promises and explanations of the key roles in the ceremony.
There are lots of suggestions, ideas for themes, an invaluable budgeting section and an insight into the choice of ceremonies available, not to mention a brief look into the background and origination of naming ceremonies in the UK.
Useful, enjoyable and easy to follow, ‘Your Complete Guide to Naming Ceremonies’ is a must for those thinking about a naming ceremony. The book is available from most good bookstores and direct from www.civilceremonies.co.uk retailing at £8.95.
Editors notes:
Civil Ceremonies Ltd has been instrumental to the introduction, availability and enormous growth in the popularity of Naming Ceremonies in the UK. It is the only company offering a nationwide service and is proud of its excellent reputation. Being ISO9001 accredited, Civil Ceremonies Ltd is dedicated to providing professional and affordable ceremonies of the highest quality.
The formation of Civil Ceremonies Ltd in 2002 by Anne Barber (the company’s Managing Director), created a company whose aim was to develop Naming Ceremonies to a professional level and promote their accessibility to families throughout the UK.
Although many thousands of families have already benefited from the advent of Naming Ceremonies, awareness of this key family choice is still limited. This new book has been written to raise the profile of Naming Ceremonies so that more families are aware of its important role in celebrating the birth of their child and in welcoming their child into the family.
The company also offers a niche range of naming ceremony accessories (certificates, stationery, gifts, personalised accessories) and also operates its own stringent training and development programme. Several hundred of their professionally trained Celebrants perform ceremonies throughout the country every year.
This lovely baby romper suit in ivory is hand-smocked in a traditional style. Always looking gorgeous, baby rompers don’t have to be reserved for Christenings and naming ceremonies. Babies look lovely in them for daywear, but equally dressed up at any formal occasion including weddings.
