Naming Ceremony is not just for babies.
Introducing your child to the world.
Bespoke Naming Ceremonies for Children and Adults
A Naming Ceremony is a meaningful way to celebrate a child or mark an important stage in life. It allows you to publicly express love, identity, and commitment in a personal and memorable way.
Children’s Naming Ceremony – $495
A personalised ceremony created to celebrate your child and your family.
Included
• 30-minute custom ceremony tailored to your child and family
• Consultation by phone, or email or in person at my office.
• Unlimited phone, email, and message support during planning
• Guidance with readings, poetry, music, and rituals
• PA system for ceremony music
• Naming Ceremony certificate for your child
• Two guardian/godparent certificates
• One symbolic ritual included (family-supplied items)
Adult Naming Ceremony – From $500
A ceremony to mark a new chapter in life or celebrate personal identity or transition.
Included
• Consultation by phone, or email or in person at my office.
• Personalised ceremony script prepared for approval
• Copy of ceremony script to keep
• Naming Ceremony certificate
• One symbolic ritual included (participant-supplied items)
• Full planning support
Ritual Options for Naming Ceremonies Props to be supplied by participant.
• Candle Lighting Ceremony – symbolising light, guidance, and new beginnings
• Tree Planting Ceremony – representing growth, strength, and life
• Sand Ceremony – blending coloured sands to symbolise unity and connection
• Butterfly Release – symbolising transformation, freedom, and new life chapters
• Time Capsule Ceremony – sealing memories, letters, and keepsakes for the future
• Wishing Stones Ceremony – guests write wishes or blessings for the child/adult
• Hand Blessing or Hand Linking Ritual – symbolising love, support, and connection
• Naming Scroll or Certificate Reading – formal acknowledgement of the chosen name and meaning
• Family Unity Ritual – involving parents, guardians, siblings, or chosen family
• Memory or Reflection Tribute – honouring loved ones who are present or passed
• Ring or Token Blessing – blessing a keepsake item for protection and meaning
• Promise or Commitment Ritual – spoken promises from parents, guardians, or the individual
Optional Extras
• Additional certificates: $15 each
• Extra rituals: $50 each
Travel
• Travel beyond 30km of Kurmond: $2.50 per km
ADOPTION CEREMONY
Adoption Ceremony – $495
A meaningful ceremony to celebrate the joining of a child or young adult into your family, honouring love, commitment, and new beginnings.
Included
• Personalised ceremony reflecting your family’s unique story and journey
• Inclusion of readings, music, prayers, or symbolic rituals such as sand blending, candle lighting, or tree planting
• Involvement of siblings, grandparents, and other important family members
• Family pledges of love, care, and lifelong support
• Keepsake certificates that may be signed or decorated with fingerprints
• Optional light-hearted elements such as bubbles, music, or interactive moments to create a joyful atmosphere
Optional Extras
• Extra rituals: $50 each
• Travel beyond 30km of Kurmond: $2.50 per km
A heartfelt celebration of love, belonging, and the beginning of a new chapter together.
Vow Renewals
Marriage Vow Renewal – $650
A Marriage Vow Renewal is a meaningful way to reaffirm your love and commitment, whether you’ve been married for one year or many decades. It is an opportunity to celebrate your journey together in a way that reflects your story, either privately or with family and friends.
Couples often choose a vow renewal to:
• Reaffirm their love and commitment
• Include family and friends who were not part of the original ceremony
• Celebrate a milestone anniversary or special occasion
• Recreate the joy of their wedding day, particularly where circumstances such as COVID restrictions limited their original celebration
Your ceremony can be fully personalised with readings, music, and symbolic rituals such as candle lighting, sand blending, tree planting, or other meaningful elements (props supplied by the couple).
You may also include a “walk down memory lane,” sharing your love story, milestones, and favourite memories together. This adds a deeply personal and heartfelt touch to your ceremony.
Optional Extras
• Extra rituals: $50 each
Travel
• Travel beyond 30km of Kurmond: $2.50 per km
Commitment Ceremony
Commitment Ceremony –From $550
A Commitment Ceremony is a meaningful way for you and your partner to declare your love and devotion without the legal requirements of marriage.
You can personalise your ceremony in many ways:
A full celebration with family and friends, including a bridal party, vows, and rings—without the legal components.
A cozy celebration with your nearest and dearest, surrounded by meaningful touches like music and a small reception to honour your love and shared journey.
Just the two of you and your celebrant in a meaningful location, sharing your vows and promises privately.
Optional extras
A short “walk down memory lane” to share highlights of your love story based on your answers to my questionaire.
Symbolic rituals such as candle lighting, sand ceremonies, tree planting, or other meaningful acts (props supplied by the couple).
A personalised script written just for you, ensuring the ceremony reflects your personalities, story, and love. Guests can be included, making it a heartfelt celebration shared with the people who matter most.
Optional Extra rituals : $50 each
Travel over 30km from Kurmond: $2.50 per km
A Commitment Ceremony is non-legally binding—no identity documents or legal waiting periods are required—just a meaningful way to celebrate your love with a personalised ceremony that can include family and friends.
