African culture recognises that parenting is a shared responsibility -a communal affair - not just the concern of parents or grandparents, but extends to wider family, and friends. 



The Ceremony seals this commitment to be responsible and loving parents to your child, as well as your friends and family committing to support you in this and to also support your child. 



The christening has traditionally been the time for family to come together to welcome the baby into the world. However this ceremony has been based on religious ideology and now parents are choosing their own bespoke ceremony which is reflective of their own beliefs and ideals.



You will want to plan your ceremony to reflect your family, your life, your identities, you may want friends and family to act as 'guides' to your baby (replacing the role of god parents). There are many ideas which you can incorporate into your special day that I am happy to discuss with you such as:

Planting a tree,  

Naming a star after your child, 

A time capsule 

Naming ribbon

Pebbles

Sand blending

Mentors/Guide parents of your choice

The day can be held wherever you want it to be, your garden, a quiet wood, a stately home, a local community centre, the choice is yours. 

Transgender Naming Ceremonies

Naming Ceremonies are not just confined to babies. For those who have undergone gender reassignment, taking on a new name is life changing.  This is a significant part of your journey and should be celebrated,  sharing with the world new lives and identities.

Share your new name in a loving meaningful way, surrounded by those you love most. Together we can create a dignified, beautiful and powerful Naming or Renaming Ceremony.