CHRISTINE O'MALLEY
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Two things every parent can give to their child are roots and wings.
Roots provide a strong foundation, they anchor the child in their families culture, customs, beliefs and moral outlook. They do not tie a child down but give them something to build from and nourish them. Wings help them fly over an obstacles they encounter, fly free and gain the heights of the best they can be. Wings can also bring them home.
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Many parents wish to welcome their new baby and announce the names they have chosen. If you do not wish to have a religious service then a Naming Ceremony led by a Celebrant is an ideal choice. A typical naming ceremony includes
Ceremonies can be held in your own home or in a local venue. Guests can enjoy the ceremony and then relax afterwards without having to commute between places. If you would like more information about the bespoke service I offer please make contact. Please feel free to share this information if you know someone who might find this useful. Whilst having a Celebrant lead ceremony does not infer any legal status many couples are choosing to have one following registration of their marriage in a simple service at a registry office. Choosing a Celebrant led ceremony means that you have more choice about the way the ceremony is conducted, the place as you do not need to hold your ceremony at a licenced venue and this content. You will be able to choose your music and include live music if you wish. You can write your own vows and promises - making them personal and more meaningful There are less restrictions on time. There are no restrictions on additional content such as symbolic actions. Making each ceremony truly unique. For further information please get in touch. Last week I was privileged to be the first Celebrant to conduct a Combined ceremony as part of the Staffordshire pilot. It was a glorious day made even more special for the bride and groom by being able to have the legal aspects of their marriage witnessed by family and friends within a bespoke ceremony which included music, poems, a handfasting and the lighting of a Unity candle. My thanks to all the other professionals who were involved, Jane and Yvonne from the Registrars Office, Tamara the wedding event coordinator at Pendrell Hall and Justin the photographer. It truly was a wonderful occasion. |
AuthorChoosing a Celebrant to help you create that special ceremony is an important step towards making your occasion a really memorable one. Why not take advantage of the free initial meeting I offer ? I believe it is important to meet informally to discuss your ideas and what I can offer. Meeting also gives us an opportunity to explore the type of ceremony that would best suit your needs. Archives
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