CAROLINE THOMPSON · CELEBRANT IN LANCASHIRE & BEYOND

Naming Ceremonies
That Feel Like Home.

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A Joyful Beginning

A New Beginning —

A Warm Joyful Welcome

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival, celebrating an adoption, or marking a significant new chapter in your own adult life, a Naming Ceremony is a beautiful way to honour this.

These ceremonies are all about that "at home" feeling. It should feel relaxed, joyful, and completely true to your family.

Maybe that’s a breezy summer afternoon in your parents’ back garden surrounded by the flowers your beloved nanna planted, or a gathering at a local spot that means the world to you. If it’s a place where you can be yourself and relax, let’s do it.

We can keep it simple and sweet, we can weave in symbolic acts to mark the occasion too. There are rituals such as tree planting, a time capsule, making a wishing tree, sand blending, or it could be a ritual that’s wholly yours and completely personal to you.

My goal is to make sure the stars of the day are celebrated and feel completely comfortable. Nothing stiff or overly formal! Just a warm, joyful announcement to your community, celebrating a person who is really loved.

In Caroline’s words

“Every naming ceremony is a thoughtful, warm, and joyous celebration of your family’s story…”

My Ceremonies

What's
Included.

Everything You Need for a Beautiful Ceremony

Bespoke Ceremonies - £350 (50% deposit, the rest paid 2 weeks before the ceremony date.)

When you book me for your ceremony, here’s what you’ll get:

  • Free Initial Consultation: A video chat or a brew to chat through your ideas, see if we click, and map out what you want the day to feel like.
  • Bespoke Ceremony Script: I’ll write a warm, personal script from scratch that tells your family's story and celebrates this milestone beautifully.
  • Help with Promises & Readings: Whether you want to write your own promises, need help guiding godparents/guideparents, or want to support a family member who is nervous about doing a reading, I’m happy to help.
  • Support Throughout: From our first chat to the day itself, I’m on hand for your questions and ideas.
  • On-the-Day Coordination: I’ll arrive early to make sure the ceremony is ready to go, coordinate with anyone involved, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • Keepsake Script: A beautifully presented copy of your ceremony script to keep and look back on.

Creative Elements & Symbolic Rituals.

Namings are a wonderful canvas for creating meaningful, visual moments. If you want to include a symbolic act, I can help weave these into the ceremony so they feel natural, not performative. We could include:

  • Planting a Tree: Weaving in new life and roots.
  • A Time Capsule: Asking guests to contribute letters, photos, or tokens for your child to open on their 18th birthday.
  • A Wishing Tree: Where family and friends tie their heartfelt promises and hopes for the future to the branches.
  • Sand Blending: A lovely ritual and keepsake symbolising the blending of family.

And if you want to completely break the mould of what a naming ceremony might typically look like, we can definitely talk about that too!

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Why Choose Me for Your Naming Day.

Here is what you can expect when you work with me:

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    I’m easy to work with

    There’s no ego here! I’m down to earth, positive, happy to be here and happy to be of service. I do what I say I’m going to do, when I say I’ll do it, so you never have to spend a second worrying about me.

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    I’m on the ball

    With my background in live radio and events, I don’t bat an eyelid when plans change. Whether someone’s taken poorly or we’re hit with a sudden downpour, the show will go on without missing a beat.

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    You matter

    You aren't just another booking on my calendar. I take the time to get to know you, remembering the little details that make your story yours. I won’t settle for anything less than you being absolutely delighted with your ceremony.

Where I Travel

I’m based in Staining, near Blackpool, so I’m ideally placed for ceremonies across Lancashire, the South Lakes, and over the Yorkshire border.

If your heart is set on somewhere further afield, don’t hesitate to ask, I’m happy to travel.

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Ready to Create
Your Ceremony?

If you want a ceremony that feels like home, I’d be delighted to see how I can help you do just that.

Call Me

07988 270 890

Email Me

caroline@loveinanortherntown.com