Baby Naming - Sandra Fay

Included:

The initial meeting, unlimited emails, and telephone communication through to finalising your naming ceremony.
All the information you need to make informed decisions to plan your ceremony.
Access to a portfolio of suggestions for readings, poems, songs, and other naming ceremony ideas.
A naming ceremony created to reflect your child and the aspirations you have for them going forward in life. (Up to 3 drafts are included)
Your naming ceremony can include a special ritual. (I have a selection of rituals to choose from or we can create one that is personalised to you).
Presentation of the naming ceremony on the day and time agreed.
Use of PA system (if required
Naming Certificate
Four Keepsake Certificates for Godparent(s)/ guardians, or other significant persons
A keepsake transcript of your naming ceremony.
Transport costs within 100kms return journey from Glenorie to the place of the naming ceremony.

Additional Fees & Extras

Any additional services provided outside the above schedules will be as agreed between the naming ceremony organisers and myself.

Additional keepsake certificates at a nominal charge of $5 each.
Travel to any area over 100kms round trip: Add $1 per kilometer.
If additional travel requires an overnight stay, accommodation costs are to be covered by the person arranging the naming ceremony. (I will do my utmost to find suitable cost-effective accommodation).
For ceremonies involving unconventional time, place, or risk.
For ceremonies to be conducted on a Public Holiday.
For special requirements as agreed.
If the ceremony is delayed beyond the contracted start time, if I am required to leave and return to contact the ceremony, or if the ceremony needs to be conducted on a different day.

Cost: $500

How To Book

Contact me now:

sandra@sandrafay.com.au

After I confirm my availability for your naming ceremony I will email the ceremony agreement. Then when your 50% booking fee has been received your naming ceremony will be locked in.

Then we get started on creating your special naming ceremony.

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Whatever reason you want a commitment ceremony, I am here to help and guide you through the process.

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You can renew your vows in a house of worship, at home, on the beach, in a pretty garden or park, on a mountaintop or on a cruise—basically, anywhere that has sentimental meaning for both of you.

I will ensure the celebration is perfect for you and your guests.

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Sand ceremony
Handfasting ceremony
Unity candle

Whatever you want; I am here for you!

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A Naming Ceremony can help you really set the seal on this momentous occasion – bringing your family and friends together.
You can include a small ritual if you wish; such as:

A time capsule; guest write a message to the baby and it is put in the capsule to be read later in life
Naming ribbon
Best wishes memory book
End the ceremony with bubble blowing

You can hold your Naming Ceremony at any location – your home and garden, a café, local hall or pub. The Naming Ceremony enables you to declare your love and commitment to your new child and maybe introduce godparents.

The Ceremony can contain religious/semi religious or spiritual elements and include music, poetry, readings. I aim to create a loving and joyful occasion for you, your family and friends.

Siblings also can play their part within the ceremony – perhaps with a presentation of a gift, a poem, sharing a favourite toy, or just presenting a flower to their new brother or sister. There are also lots of poems and readings which are perfect for young children to read themselves or memorise!

You will receive a commemorative naming certificate to remember the special day.