Hi, I'm Kristina

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If you've recently welcomed a new baby into your family, congratulations! It's such an exciting time, getting to know your new wee person and watching them grow.

If you'd like a special way to celebrate their arrival, commemorate their first birthday, or welcome them to their wider family, then a naming ceremony is a wonderful way to do so. Naming ceremonies are a beautiful celebration of life, whether it's a family introduction for a new baby, an affirmation of an older sibling, commemorating an adoption, or adults celebrating a new chapter or life milestone with their nearest and dearest.

​There is no legal element to a naming, so it can be literally anything you want it to be! 

As an experienced celebrant and mum of two wee ones, I understand both the desire to celebrate a new precious baby, and the importance of doing it in a way that’s meaningful to your family.

I will work with you to craft your perfect naming script - you can include readings, music, symbolic rituals, promises, stories, gift-giving, guideparents, whatever is important to you.

I will guide you through the process, provide ideas and inspiration, including samples of readings, music and promises, and help you make choices about rituals and other key elements.

On the day, I will lead the ceremony, support you through the inevitable emotional moments, and make a huge deal of the wee one (or bigger one!) we've all gathered to celebrate.

If you love the sound of a naming that’s joyful, uplifting, celebratory and full of love, please get in touch: I’d love to help!

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Kristina McDonald

Where I work

Anywhere in Northern Ireland, though I'm always up for a trip somewhere else!

Fees from...

300

Fluent in

French, Spanish

How to contact me
Email

kristinathecelebrant@gmail.com

Website

www.kristinathecelebrant.com

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HUMANIST CEREMONIES™ is the network of more than 550 celebrants, trained by national charity Humanists UK to a gold standard to provide memorable and meaningful humanist ceremonies to non-religious people. Operating throughout England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, we deliver authentic, tailor-made and heartfelt ceremonies for life’s key moments. They are always inclusive and welcoming, regardless of the beliefs of those attending.

You can trust Humanist Ceremonies celebrants: We are DBS-checked, fully insured, and regularly peer reviewed for quality assurance. We are committed to a code of conduct, and have a transparent and robust complaints process in the rare case of a problem. We all pay a monthly fee to Humanists UK to further support the work of the charity, and are part of a regional network for like-minded celebrants for support and learning.

Humanist naming ceremonies

A humanist naming ceremony is a joyous event, and the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family to welcome your child into the world, with no reference to religion. It focuses on the child, their future and the circle of love and support around them, offering a sincere and personal alternative to a christening or other religious ceremony.