Hi, I'm Stefanie

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Hi, I'm Stefanie - mum to a little girl and even littler boy. I am a trained English and special needs teacher, and someone who genuinely thrives on the wonderful chaos of family life. They say never work with kids or animals. I say, get them involved!

A naming ceremony should feel like the best kind of family gathering - warm, joyful, a little bit chaotic, and completely full of love. I'll create something personal and meaningful that celebrates your child and their unique place in their family and wider community.

We can weave in readings, music, special rituals, promises from parents, guardians and grandparents, and a real role for any siblings or furry family members too.

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Stefanie Onipko

Where I work

I am based in delightful Donaghadee, but work throughout Northern Ireland, including Belfast, County Down, County Antrim and surrounding areas. Happy to travel further afield too!

Fees from...

Price on request

How to contact me
Email

hello@stefaniethecelebrant.com

Phone

07793 681710

Website

www.stefaniethecelebrant.com

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.