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OTHER CEREMONIES 
 
NAME GIVING CEREMONIES
 
A Naming Ceremony is a personalised ceremony created to welcome a baby or child into your family and your community of friends.  Today, many parents are choosing to have a Naming Ceremony rather than a religious ceremony either because they may not feel the need for a religious ritual or they would like their child to choose their own religious beliefs when they are older.
 
It is most popular to host this ceremony shortly after your baby's birth or to combine this ceremony with your child's first birthday celebrations.   This ceremony however can be arranged for a child of any age.  Today it is also popular for couples to combine this ceremony together with their Wedding ceremony.
 
It is tradition for the parents to select Guardians, God Parents, Mentors or Sponsors who they trust will take a vested interest in the child's welfare and guide the child as they grow to adulthood.   I usually encourage these Guardians be involved in the ceremony through readings, poems or blessings chosen for this special occasion. You may also choose to involve the Grandparents as they usually play a very important role in the child's life. 
 
A personalised certificate will be presented to you together with a presentation copy of the Name Giving Ceremony as your keepsake.  Unlike a Birth Certificate which is a legal document, the Naming Certificate cannot be used as Proof of Identification.
 
The ceremony can be as simple or elaborate as you like and your input is very important and encouraged.  Please
Contact Me for further information and pricing.
 
 
"A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it."
Frank A. Clark
 
 
RENEWAL OF VOWS
 
A Renewal of Vows Ceremony has become very popular in recent years.  It is a wonderful way for a couple to celebrate a Wedding Anniversary one year or forty years after their original marriage and to re-affirm their vows, commitment and love for one another amongst family and friends.
 
This ceremony is also great for couples who wish to demonstrate a renewed commitment to a relationship which may have had a separation; or for couples who have married overseas where their family and friends were unable to join them; or for couples who eloped or not had the wedding day they dreamed of and want to express their love together again in another ceremony with their guests. 
 
Please Contact Me for further information and pricing.  I can assist in creating a beautiful Renewal of Vows Ceremony for you and your guests.
   
"A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity.
The order varies for any given year."
Paul Sweeney
 
 
 
 
COMMITMENT CEREMONIES 
 
A Commitment Ceremony is very similar to a Marriage Ceremony however it doesn't involve any Legal Requirements.  This ceremony is a celebration of love between two people who are either unable to marry under the Australian Law or for a couple who simply want to express publicly their commitment to one another without marriage.  It is perfect ceremony for same sex couples who wish to celebrate their union with their life partner, friends and family. 
 
This may be a private ceremony or a larger celebration with family and friends and can be held anywhere you choose.
 
Please Contact Me for further information and for pricing and we will work together to ensure your Commitment Ceremony is a special moment you will remember forever.  
 
"Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination."
Voltaire