Liz Carlile (she/her)
“Names are the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” — W.H. Auden
The names that have special meaning for us will always be the names of the people we love most.
Think of the care you took choosing your child’s name & how important it felt to get it right. Now you are watching them breathe life into their name developing their own wonderful sense of meaning and purpose.
Celebrating your child’s arrival into the world and into your family is super special. Perhaps they are joining a sibling or they are the start of your hoped-for family. Perhaps you didn’t get round to a Naming first time around so you want to share a ceremony between both or all your children now.
When it has been a difficult process to bring a child into your world, a Naming is not just a proclamation of joy but also of their safe arrival. It provides a firm foundation and an affirmation of their place in your lives. Maybe you are bringing two families together and you want to show your children your commitment to their future or you are adopting a child and this is the time to embrace them into your family.
I can help create that perfect moment with you – Make Moments Count!
Naming ceremonies are also good fun, a chance to create personalised symbolic actions for your child and bubbles everywhere! They are fabulous days out for the wider family to celebrate, to create memories, keepsakes and mementos. Inside, outside – anything is possible.
A naming is easy to put off but the pleasure you will get is surprisingly profound and joyous. If you are thinking about a naming ceremony don’t hesitate to give me a ring. I know it is important to find the right person– and an initial call does not bind you to anything.
Here is how it works:
Phone Call
Initial Meeting – in person or zoom
An Agreement and 1/3 deposit
Second meeting to plan the ceremony
Drafting the ceremony
Agreeing the ceremony
Final payment
The BIG DAY!
Mini-me: Music, dancing and going to festivals are a must. Artistic, creative – love writing your wedding stories, experienced public speaker and event host. Enjoy meeting people and hearing about their lives across all cultures, all genders & identities. I cycle, do yoga, play sport, walk the dog, watch films, read in between hanging out with those who bring me joy - my grandchildren, my family and friends.
You can also find me on www.lizcarlilecelebrant.org and on Insta @lizcarlilecelebrant
