BABY NAMING CELEBRANT MARRY ME MARILYN NAMINGS WITH THE "WOW" FACTOR!
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Marilyn is an Experienced Full Time Professional Naming Celebrant for the Gold Coast & Mt Tamborine Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, Byron Bay from Northern NSW to the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland
Baby Naming with Butterfly & Balloon Release Godparent Ribbon, Tree Planting &
Seven Chakra & Four Elements Ceremonies
Testimonial Kym & Matthew Low for Keaorah Jean Low's Naming Ceremony Tanah Merah Logan
The first moment we met Marilyn we felt she was the celebrant for Keaorah's Naming Ceremony. We found her so friendly and approachable and she gave us plenty of ideas to think about. We came away full of enthusiasm and with a basic plan for the day. We decided on a service which would include the four main elements (fire, wind, water & earth) and to make it more personal we would have family members present the different elements to Keaorah. Marilyn was always easy to contact & prompt to replying to any of our changes/inclusions that we had made. The big day was here & Marilyn arrived with plenty of time to help with our last minute preparations & to familiarise herself with Keaorah's families. She had made a special effort to get to know Keaorah's large families which shone through in her very intimate ceremony. When Marilyn started the ceremony we all felt she was part of our family & it allowed extra family members to feel comfortable enough to contribute to Keaorah's day. Keaorah's Great Grandmother read her a poem, her Great Aunt welcomed her, her Great Uncle sang her a song in Maori & all godparents blessed her for the future. We finished Keaorah's Naming Ceremony by having her cousins release butterflies to wish her a beautiful life and welcome her as Keaorah Jean Low. Everyone was so touched by Marilyn's ceremony there was hardly a dry eye in the house. Afterwards everyone knew that when we have our next ceremony we will definitely be giving Marilyn a call & we all recommend her to anyone looking for a celebrant. It's now nearly 6 months on & we still have people talking about how it was such a beautiful, suited ceremony. Our day wouldn't have been so relaxed if it wasn't for Marilyn's meticulous planning, devotion & professionalism. I just want to thank Marilyn so very much for giving us such an unforgettable Naming Ceremony for Keaorah Jean Low.
Marilyn used Neroli an Orange Blossom Essential Oil at the Naming of Keaorah & they had a Butterfly Release.
Testimonial - Julie & Barry North Brisbane
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.
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.
Testimonial - Rebecca & Daniel & Jaxon Gold Coast Botanical Gardens Benowa Gold Coast
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
Jaxon Is very advanced baby as he signed his own Dragon Naming Day Certificate with just a little help from his mum Rebecca :-)
Testimonial Ellynie's Naming Ceremony with parents Ashley & Jeremy at Arundel Hills Country Club Arundel Northern Gold Coast
We had the perfect Baby Naming Ceremony at Arundel Hills Country Club, made all the more special with Marilyn’s help. All our friends and family loved the ceremony; Marilyn made the group all feel included. Marilyn was excellent in her delivering the ceremony. We found Marilyn very warm and accommodating, even when we changed a few things close to the ceremony. We had a friendly meeting with Marilyn and she listened to exactly everything we talked about, putting together a perfect Naming Ceremony including 2 poems which we wanted added. Thank you Marilyn for making Ellynie’s Day so special. We would definitely recommend Marilyn to anyone who wants a wonderful Naming Day. Love Ashley, Jeremy & Ellynie Arundel 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.
Marnie & Phillip Wedding Ceremony & Baby Naming for Dylan at Kondalilla Falls Montville in the glorious Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Marilyn, we were really glad that you were our celebrant. You are a very friendly and genuine person and you made the preparation for our Wedding & Dylan's Naming Ceremony and the wedding day itself very enjoyable. All the family commented on how approachable and friendly you were. I will definitely be recommending you! Marnie & Phil
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.
Testimonial Tina & Stephen for Baby William at Upper Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast
Hello Marilyn, We were so happy with the ceremony you performed. I have some great pictures of the wonderful Memory Box Time Capsule ceremony you did for William. We had such a good day, thank you so much again! We really loved the way you included our older daughter Antoinette into the ceremony and made her feel special and such an important big sister. Thank you so much again, we were so very happy with everything. Love Tina and Stephen xoxo
You can combine a Naming Ceremony with a Wedding or Commitment or other ceremony such as Anniversary or Coming of Age Ceremony.
Sharon and Bill asked Marilyn to design a Four Element Ceremony for Baby Eli's Naming Ceremony and a special Life Guide Ceremony to honour and ask all of Eli's six Life Guides to formally accept the role of Eli's 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 and environmentally safe balloons were released.
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'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!
Baby Naming with Sand, Candle or Shell Ceremonies, Time Capsule, Treasure Chest & Memory Box, Fairy Dust & Neroli Oil Blessing
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.
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/Life Guides/ Earth-Mothers Earth-Parents or even Fairy Godmother 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 of your choosing.
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...
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Welcome to family and friends and acknowledgement of important people who are unable to attend.
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Special personalised Introduction reflecting you the parents your love, hopes and dreams for your baby and your family and what you love & admire about each other.
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Appointment of Godparents, Mentors Guardians, Life Guides or Fairy Godparents
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Candle Ceremony or Sand Ceremony or Other
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The Naming and Blessing
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Conclusion - a reading may follow or a song and at completion of the ceremony
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Presentation of the Baby/Child and signing of Certificates by Godparents/Guide Parents/Mentors.
The naming day ceremony may be accompanied by different rituals or sub-ceremonies 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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Sand Ceremony
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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
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Biodegradable Balloon Release
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Shell Ceremony
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Container of Wishes
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Passing on of Heirloom
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Significance of Child's Name
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Star Sign
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Memory Signature Bear
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Historical significance of the Baby's Date of Birth
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Four Element Ceremony
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7 Angel's Ceremony
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7 Chakras Ceremony
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Godparent Ribbon Ceremony
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Butterfly Release
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Treasure Chest
Marilyn designed a special Sand Ceremony for Kylie & Kristian which started in Tiana's Baby Naming Ceremony and was completed at the end of their Wedding Ceremony.
Testimonial Kylie & Kristian had their Wedding Ceremony & Baby Naming for baby Tiana at Eagle Heights Mountain Resort Mt Tamborine
From the very first time I spoke to Marilyn on the phone I knew she would be perfect for our special day. Ours was a little different as it was for our daughters Naming Day and we did a surprise wedding at the end of that. Marilyn was extremely helpful in making our day so special and individual, as I have a little one to look after I asked Marilyn if she could write the ceremonies for us and then I just changed whatever I needed and together we made it a beautiful day to make our family complete. Marilyn was always open to my suggestions and offered advice if I ever asked anything. Marilyn was always friendly and approachable, and willing to help in any way she could. We had so many comments from guests on how beautiful our ceremonies were and that it was the best wedding they had ever been too. I would proudly recommend Marilyn to anyone and we will definitely use her for our next baby’s Naming Ceremony. Thank you so much Marilyn you are a gift from above and we are so lucky that we had you a part of our very special day” Kylie & Kristian xoxo
Testimonial - Anastasia Kollis Logan
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 Sharon & William & Eli North Brisbane 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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