Adoption Ceremonies

Similar to a naming ceremony, an adoption ceremony offers you the opportunity to welcome a child of any age into the family and wider community. Many families also choose for the adoption ceremony to be based around family union, and to celebrate the journey they have been on through the adoption process.

Some families choose supporting adults for the adopted child (often called 'guide-parents') but this is completely optional. Grandparents, siblings and wider family can all play a role in the ceremony if you choose.

You may choose to include any symbolism or elements you would like into your naming ceremony, whether they be secular, spiritual or symbolic. There are no restrictions on venue or location, or how formal or fun the ceremony can be.

I will work with you to create a ceremony that reflects the hopes and dreams you have for the family's future, blending words, music and rituals in whatever way works for you.

What I offer:

• Initial planning meeting (in person or online)

• Personal Whatsapp group to keep in touch and in the loop

• Family ceremony questionnaire to help me get to know your family and your story

• Research, writing and crafting of the full ceremony script, including personalised wording for all elements you wish to include

• Ideas, support and sourcing of music, readings and poems

• Support with writing any speeches or declarations you wish to share

• Unity rituals of choice to incorporate in the ceremony, for example hand-fasting, sand blending, tree ceremony, tea ceremony, candle ceremony or others

• Officiating the ceremony on the day

• A copy of your ceremony to keep afterwards

• A ceremony certificate

• My full commitment to your day - I only conduct one ceremony a day to ensure you are my focus and you can have the ceremony length that is right for you

Fees from £395

Additional costs may be payable for ceremonies over 40 miles from Southport, UK, or for additional items and services.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your date.