Richard Hubbert
Your friendly celebrant
Ceremonies
Baby naming
A naming ceremony is a great alternative to a traditional Christening. It is a unique occasion that can be used to introduce a newborn into a family or adopted children joining their new family.
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The ceremony typically includes:
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Welcoming the child into your family
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Parent(s) making supportive commitments to their child
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A symbolic ritual - you can choose what you'd like this to be or I can make suggestions
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Choosing adults or family members who are prepared to promise a special supportive relationship to the child
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Readings of your choice
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A souvenir certificate for the ceremony
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I'm passionate about creating a ceremony that reflects the energy, warmth and love of the family. You can choose exactly what you want in order to make it a truly personal celebration!
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Wedding or Civil Partnership
Are you looking for something truly special for your big day? Are you tired of being restricted to approved venues only? Do you want a fun, unique and personal ceremony that reflects your relationship? If so, you have come to the right place!
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There are no rights or wrongs with what you can include in your wedding or civil partnership ceremony. However, I would typically include some of the following elements:
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Vows or intentions - you can write these yourself or I can help
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Poems and readings
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Symbolic rituals - there are lots, for example: candles, sand ceremonies, ring warming, hand fasting and many others. If you have an idea for a symbolic ritual I am very open to creative ideas!
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My wedding/civil partnership ceremony package includes a free initial meeting, writing of the ceremony, unlimited redrafts to ensure it is what you want, rehearsal and the day itself.
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Bespoke ceremonies
For centuries we have celebrated significant landmarks or rites of passage in our lives & there are no limits for what you can use a civil celebrant for!
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Some of the bespoke ceremonies I offer include:
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Vow renewal - Your wedding day may have seemed like a long time ago or there may have been changes in your life that mean you want to renew your partnership. I can help create a ceremony that is personal and symbolic of your relationship.
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Gender change - Changing gender is a hugely significant event that deserves to be celebrated and marked with an appropriate ceremony. I can create a ceremony that marks this occasion in a sensitive, positive and supportive way.
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Divorce or relationship healing - The end of a relationship can be very painful and difficult. Having a ceremony to mark the end of a relationship can help you to move on as you enter a new chapter in your life.
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House blessing - Leaving a home that has held lots of memories for you and others can be difficult. I can design a short ceremony to mark the departure of a significant place in your life. Similarly, if you are moving to a new abode and want a short celebration or blessing I can do this also!