Welcoming a precious individual to your life, at any age...
Recognising and celebrating your journey to here
Naming ceremonies
For many people, the wording of a traditional Christening doesn’t feel right for them – it does not reflect who they are and how they wish to raise their child. A naming ceremony is a way to formally introduce your bundle of joy to the people who mean the most to you. It affords you the opportunity to bestow a name, offer blessings or promises and nominate a supporting adult (in place of godparents) to their lives.
Menna can help you choose suitable readings, poems and promises of care and support for your child. Together, you will create a ceremony that truly reflects your family dynamics, along with your hopes and dreams for the future.
Identity celebrations
Naming ceremonies aren’t just for children. For our trans and non-binary friends, finally being able to embrace who you really are is such a proud moment. Congratulations! Having a ceremony to mark your real identity is a powerful and meaningful way to celebrate. Whether you’d like a sand ceremony, to plant a tree or talk about your journey, this is your day, your way.
Announce your new name and preferred pronouns with style, surrounded by the love of your community, whoever they may be. Menna is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and will ensure this is a memorable and happy day for you.
Family commitment ceremonies
Whether you are welcoming a child into your family after the adoption process or blending two families together with the uniting of two parents, formerly committing to love and guide these children is a beautiful act. It gives you the chance to publicly declare who you are and to fully embrace your journey as a new, complete family.
Menna will capture the tone and subtleties you are looking for while you promise the new little ones in your life that they can depend on you, always.
Other special events
You don’t have to wait for weddings or funerals to tell someone how you feel. Family events offer an opportunity for you to come together and create memories that will last a lifetime whilst bonding over your love and support for each other. Whether you are proud parents of a graduate or want to happily tell the world your loved one is in remission, celebrations help us mark the important moments in life. Why can’t you throw a party or have a ceremony just because no one else has done it? Live your life your way.
Menna can help you find the words you’re looking for to express how you feel and give shape and order to your precious family moments. Nothing is too small when it comes to family.
Our fees
When you choose Menna as your celebrant, this is what you will receive:
- An initial meeting, in person or via video call - which ever you prefer
- Support with writing vows and promises
- Bespoke ceremony that is personalised to you
- A printed copy of your ceremony
Naming Ceremonies £250
Identity Celebrations £125
Family Commitment Ceremonies £250