Naming Ceremonies
The Celebrant by Your Side™
Naming Ceremonies by Sue Anne O’Donnell - The Celebrant by Your Side™
“Before you, we thought our world was complete. Then you arrived and quietly stole our hearts, gifting us a whole new, love-filled world.”
Welcoming a child into your family is one of life’s greatest milestones. A Naming Ceremony offers a beautiful, personal alternative to a traditional christening, a chance for parents, family, and friends to come together and celebrate the arrival of a much-loved little one.
These ceremonies give parents the opportunity to:
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Officially bestow their child’s name.
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Express their love and commitment.
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Promise to nurture, guide, and support their child as they grow into their fullest potential.
Because there are no legal restrictions, your Naming Ceremony is completely yours. It can be held soon after birth, when your baby is a little older, or even as a joint celebration for siblings.
A Ceremony as Unique as Your Child
One of the joys of a celebrant-led ceremony is the freedom it offers. You choose the location your home, garden, local park, favourite restaurant, or even the beach.
Your ceremony might be:
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Intimate and private with just you and your baby.
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A relaxed gathering with close family and friends.
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Or a larger celebration where everyone joins in.
Together we can weave in poems, readings, music, or share the story behind your baby’s name. Parents, grandparents, siblings, or chosen “guide parents” can all play a role through candle-lighting, balloon releases, or simply reading words of love. Religious, spiritual, or traditional elements can be included if you wish or none at all. What matters most is that the ceremony feels right for you.
Most naming ceremonies last around 25 minutes, but the timing, tone, and content are always shaped to suit your wishes.
What Happens Next?
If you’d like me to be your baby’s celebrant:
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Get in touch by phone or email to check availability.
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Meet & plan and we’ll arrange a video call (or in-person chat if possible) to explore the elements you’d like included.
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Shape your ceremony together we’ll choose poems, readings, or enhancements (like music, candles, or symbolic gestures).
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Include your family, friends; decide who you’d like to involve on the day (siblings, grandparents, or guide parents).
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Finalise details; confirm your venue, date, and ceremony style.
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Celebrate on the day, I’ll be there to hold the space, guide the flow, and ensure everything unfolds just as you envisioned.
Please feel free to contact me via email, text message or phone and we can arrange a call to begin discussing and planning your Baby’s very precious Naming ceremony plans….
Contact
📞 +353 86 823 9431
📧 sueannecelebrant@icloud.com
Testimonial
"We instantly connected with Sue Anne and knew she was the perfect celebrant for our baby's big day. She was just so approachable and is so good at what she does.
On the day, everyone commented how beautifully personal the ceremony was and that was all down to Sue Anne. Thanks so much and I'm sure we will see each other again for more celebrations down the line."
- Denise