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Namegiving Day - Marilyn Verschuure - Brisbane City, Brisbane Valley, Mt Tamborine, Brisbane Bayside, Brisbane South Brisbane East Brisbane West, Logan, Byron Bay, Mt Tamborine, Springbrook, Logan, Redlands, Tweed Coast, Northern Rivers NSW, Kingscliff, Redcliffe, Pine Rivers South East Queensland
We found Marilyn’s ideas for the naming ceremony ideal. She was completely open to any ideas and changes we had and helped to shape our thoughts to create the perfect ceremony. She was open, honest, easy to talk to and mixed well with all of our family. She added all those little extra touches that take it from just another ceremony to something memorable for us and our family. Thanks again for everything Marilyn. Julie, Barry, Cody, Jess and especially Little Eli.
Testimonial - Julie & Barry North Brisbane
Marilyn Holds Jaxon during his Naming Day Butterfly Release at the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens. His Dad Daniel is holding the butterfly on his hand for Jaxon to whisper his wishes.
When I first rang Marilyn to enquire about a baby naming for our son Jaxon she made such a great first impression on me. We chose Marilyn, as our baby naming celebrant, because she knew everything right to do, to make it a perfect day for our ‘lil’ man Jaxon.
Marilyn offered us heaps of resources and choices for our naming ceremony and the ceremony she created for Jaxon was fantastic we were 200% happy! Marilyn we can’t thank you more, for such a wonderful day that you helped us plan. The ceremony was beautiful and we are recommending you to everyone we know! You did such a fantastic job! Thank you so much again for everything you have done, it is very much appreciated! Regards Bec, Dan & Jaxon
Testimonial - Rebecca & Daniel Gold Coast Botanical Gardens Benowa Gold Coast
Alexander's Naming Ceremony was beautiful, we all enjoyed it so much and everyone present commented how lovely it was! Thank you so much!
Testimonial email - Louise, Graham and Alexander
Marilyn integrated the Brazilian, Australian and Scottish cultures. It was such an emotional experience when Alexander's Grandparents planted the Brazilian Rainforest Cherry Tree.
A special part for your naming day ceremony can be for some or all of the guests to speak aloud and dedicate a special flower or crystal representing best wishes or special attributes they bestow on the child to assist them along their journey following special path through life.
I want to thank you for the professional way you conducted the Naming Day Ceremony for my granddaughter Tia Jayne Austin. You worked closely with her parents in preparing the ceremony so it reflected their true feelings and wishes. It was a very happy and emotional day for all of us. Sincerely,
Gloria Austin - Testimonial Daisy Hill
Alexander had a Tree Planted in his honour at his home in the Central Gold Coast. The Brazilian Rainforest Cherry Tree was chosen and planted by his Grandparents Jose and Salete as the highlight of his Namegiving Ceremony. The tree is thriving :-)
Apart from the traditional bracelet or piece of jewelry, you may wish to bestow on your child something which has been handed down in the family from one generation to the next or something which symbolises your family heritage.
Sharon and Bill asked for Marilyn to design a Four Element Ceremony for Baby Eli's Naming Ceremony. The ceremony involved all of Eli's six Life Guides.
Eli James had an Environmentally Friendly Balloon Release at his Naming Ceremony that took everyone's wishes and blessings to the Universe for him.
Marilyn talks about the shared responsibilities for Eli of everyone in his life.
Essential Oils in Naming Ceremonies
I can incorporate stunning essential oils and rituals into your ceremony to make it special. I can also combine the shell ceremony with the anointing of oils to make it a stunning ceremony!
If you do baby massage and you use these oils again on your baby the aromas will bring back all the wonderful memories and emotions you felt on your baby's naming day! You could repeat the ritual on the child's first birthday and read some of the poems or recreate the ceremony or parts of the ceremony to make a special feature on the first anniversary of their birth. I would be happy to assist you with this First Birthday Anniversary Celebration at a very reasonable cost.The Essential Oil Goddess can guide you to choosing the right oils for your naming ceremony.
Marilyn Presents Naming Certificate to Eli Sharon and Bill at their home in Warner North Brisbane. Marilyn also provided a specially designed Naming Certificate for the Life Guides.
Jaxon Is very advanced baby as he signed his own Dragon Naming Day Certificate with just a little help from his mum Rebecca :-)
Jaxon's Grandparent's speak about their love for him and the joy at being able to share their lives with Jaxon. Both Jaxon's Grandmothers were there at his birth to see their little miracle being born!
Copy of Your Naming Ceremony as a Memento & Decorative Naming Certificate
As a memento of your treasured day you will receive a choice of a ceremonial certificate for the parents see below and another style of certificate for the Godparents or Grandparents.
Complimentary Baby Record Book - Nursery Rhymes or Decorative Baby Photo Frame
Baby Naming Day
A Naming Ceremony is a civil ceremony held in place of a religious ceremony. It can be a very special way of celebrating your child's birth and welcoming the baby into the family. Although a baby naming is not religious, you can still appoint godparents. For those who prefer another term, guardians, mentors, guideparents or supporting adults are appointed for the baby or child. Another term you may consider if you have a connection with mother earth is "earth-mother parents" or even Fairy Godmother.
From the day we first met Marilyn she was very warm and extremely helpful. She went above and beyond to create a personal and intimate ceremony for my daughter's naming day. She listened to our ideas and used those to draft a beautiful and magical reading that we will hold in our hearts for a long time. On the day she was friendly and outgoing to all our family and friends. Marilyn spoke really well throughout the reading and there were many positive feedbacks from my family. We will use Marilyn in the future! and recommend others too!
Testimonial - Anastasia Kollis Logan
Despite the rain on our day (which we believe someone above sent), Marilyn made the day perfect for my little boy Eli. Both sides of the families found it to be original especially with the calling of the four elements. Marilyn gave us all the information and guidance we needed to write our own ideas and feelings and we co-created a naming ceremony that was unique and special. The Naming Ceremony really reflected who we are as a family and celebrated Eli’s unique personality and our hopes, dreams, aspirations and love for him. Marilyn was relaxed and easy to talk to, and was open to all our ideas, normal or strange. She was keen on making sure that this was Eli’s day, and we would like to personally thank her. And if in the near future, when I have more children, I will definitely be choosing her as my naming day celebrant again.And once again thank you so very, very, very, very, very, very much!
Sharon, William and our Little Eli.
Testimonial - Sharon & William
Marilyn blesses Eli James with Neroli Oil at his Naming Ceremony in North Brisbane. Bill holds Eli with proud mother Sharon looking on.
Marilyn stands with Sharon and Bill the proud parents and baby Eli. The Life Guides stand ready to pledge themselves to Eli and participate in the Four Element Ceremony and the Balloon Release as Marilyn welcomes family and friends to the Naming Ceremony of Eli James at his parents home in North Brisbane.
You can combine a Naming Ceremony with a Wedding or Commitment or other ceremony such as Anniversary or Coming of Age Ceremony.
It is a time to celebrate the present moment and rejoice in the arrival of a new addition to your family.From the time of conception or knowledge of adoption you have envisioned the personality and future development of your child. Godparents/guide parents/mentors may contribute to the physical, mental emotional and spiritual growth of your child. Those appointed to this role are integrated into the ceremony in a beautiful and meaningful way. Your ceremony can also celebrate your child's arrival with special sub ceremonies of your choice.
Lee Jaxon's godfather speaks of his lifetime commitment to him.
Lisa Jaxon's godmother speaks of her lifetime commitment to him.
For the naming day ceremony, I will invite you to consider your vision for your child, your wishes perhaps that the child carves his or her own life path. I will also incorporate the meaning and significance of their name in a creative way. Together with the godparents input you can also decide what role the godparents/mentors will play in the ceremony and what support you want them to provide for your child as they mature.
Baby Elijah Aneurin had a Time Capsule incorporated into his Namegiving Ceremony where friends and family put in memorabilia and special messages for Elijah on his Naming Day.
Naming Day Ceremonies can be any format you choose they are only limited by our combined imaginations. The ceremony format most often used usually consist of...
Introduction and welcome to family and guests
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The Naming and Blessing
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Appointment of Godparents, Mentors or Guardians
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Candle Ceremony or Sand Ceremony or Other
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Conclusion - a reading may follow or a song and at completion of the ceremony,
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Presentation of Child and signing of Certificates by godparents/guide parents/mentors.
Elijah Aneurin had a Tree Planted in his honour at his home in Warner North Brisbane. The Tree was chosen by his sister Jessie and planted with the help of Father Barry as the highlight of his Namegiving Ceremony.
The naming day ceremony may be accompanied by different rituals to commemorate the life of the child such as the lighting of candles or
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Anointing with Essential Oils
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Sprinkling with Rose Water or
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Sprinkling with Rose Petals
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Fairy Dust Blessing
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Dedication of a Crystal
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Planting of Trees
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Sealing a Time Capsule
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Contributing to a Memento Box, or
- Biodegradable Balloon Release
- Shell Ceremony
- Container of Wishes
- Passing on of Heirloom
- Significance of Child's Name
- Star Sign
- Memory Signature Bear
- Historical significance of the Baby's Date of Birth
- Four Element Ceremony
- Ribbon Ceremony
- Butterfly Release
Jaxon parents and godparents watch his butterfly fly away to take his blessings and whisper them to the Great Spirit!
Tia Jayne had a Butterfly Release at the culmination of her Namegiving Ceremony.
Jaxon released his own Butterfly with a little help from his Dad Daniel. The butterfly is sitting on Daniel's hand and Jaxon lets it go with a wave!
The items used for the Special Sub-Ceremonies are ordered and paid for by the parents, family or friends. The cost are not included in the ceremony fee. I can assist you by giving you the contacts for suppliers. You can often shop in stores other than those that specialise in ceremonies to buy similar items and personalise them yourselves.
Adult Naming Day
Adults may wish to have a civil celebrant create a ceremony with rituals that are meaningful for the person to mark their change of name and where appropriate celebrate their choice of name and the reasons behind it.
Call me on 0413 344 134 for information and to see if I have availability on your ceremony date. I offer, at no cost an obligation-free meeting at my home, your home or a venue of your choice to discuss your vision for your perfect day. You can also email me or use the Contact Me page.