{"product_id":"complete-guide-to-baby-naming-ceremonies-9781845284176","title":"Complete Guide to Baby Naming Ceremonies","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Bec Alexander\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: How to Books*\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: How to Books*\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Baby Names\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to celebrate the arrival of a new baby with friends and family, but are looking for an alternative to a traditional christening, this is the book for you. Civil weddings have been popular for a long time, but you can now have a Civil Naming ceremony for your child, held either at your local registry office, or at any venue of your choice. As there is no legal requirement, you can hold the party at home, in your garden, or at any venue you like. You can host the event yourselves, or ask a registered celebrant to host the event. This book contains lots of ideas to make your civil naming ceremony memorable and unique to your family. There are ideas for poems, readings, music, themes, and special ideas for how to mark the occasion. Everyone can get involved; grandparents, siblings, and specially nominated adults who can act as guardians. There are readings suitable for all. This book includes: - How to plan the naming party and ceremony - Ideas for indoors and outdoors decor, plus simple decorations - Providing entertainment and fun for children and adults - 10 special event ideas for the day, such as star naming, planting a tree and filling a time capsule - Traditional and contemporary ideas for readings and poems with new, specifically commissioned poems that are particularly relevant to this special occasion - Ideas and recipes for delicious food and drink \u003cbr\u003eREVIEWS: \u003cbr\u003e'...comes packed with ideas. I felt very inspired by this book.' 'I loved the way everything is included in this book.' Member review www.babywebsite.com. \u003cbr\u003eAUTHOR BIOG: \u003cbr\u003eBecky Alexander is mother to Isabel (7) and Polly (3). She lives in St Albans, where she is the food columnist for the local newspaper, and judge at the recent food and drinks awards. She has written recipes for a book on toddler food. \u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS: \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003eA new trend\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a naming ceremony?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are your options?\u003cbr\u003eMaking everyone feel welcome\u003cbr\u003eWelcoming a stepchild or adopted child\u003cbr\u003eThe question of godparents\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2\u003cbr\u003ePlanning the event\u003cbr\u003eWhen to hold the naming ceremony\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a time for the ceremony\u003cbr\u003eFeature\u003cbr\u003e- Brunch party\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a venue\u003cbr\u003eHolding the ceremony at home\u003cbr\u003eFeature\u003cbr\u003e- Beach party\u003cbr\u003eHolding the ceremony outside\u003cbr\u003eHolding the ceremony at a register office\u003cbr\u003eHolding the ceremony somewhere different\u003cbr\u003eIdeas for decorations\u003cbr\u003eFeature\u003cbr\u003e- Afternoon tea party\u003cbr\u003eChoosing music\u003cbr\u003eEntertainment for children\u003cbr\u003ePlanning food and drink\u003cbr\u003eBaby naming cake\u003cbr\u003eFeature\u003cbr\u003e- Winter party\u003cbr\u003eMaking a toast\u003cbr\u003eGifts and thank yous\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3\u003cbr\u003eThe ceremony\u003cbr\u003eDesigning your own ceremony\u003cbr\u003eLeading the ceremony yourself\u003cbr\u003eAsking someone you know to lead the ceremony\u003cbr\u003eThe welcome Introduction\u003cbr\u003eFirst reading\u003cbr\u003eAnnouncing the name\u003cbr\u003eParents' promises\u003cbr\u003eGodparents'\/sponsors' promises\u003cbr\u003eSecond reading\u003cbr\u003eMusic and singing\u003cbr\u003eSpecial ways to mark the day\u003cbr\u003eEnding the ceremony\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens at a register office\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4\u003cbr\u003eSpecial ways to mark and remember the day\u003cbr\u003eDoing something special\u003cbr\u003eA best wishes book\u003cbr\u003eSinging together\u003cbr\u003eMaking the ceremony personal\u003cbr\u003eHandprint art\u003cbr\u003eBalloon release\u003cbr\u003eSky lanterns\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs, DVDs and videos\u003cbr\u003eFlowers\u003cbr\u003ePlanting during the ceremony\u003cbr\u003ePlanting trees\u003cbr\u003eCandle lighting\u003cbr\u003eFill a time capsule\u003cbr\u003eSponsor a child\u003cbr\u003eName a star\u003cbr\u003eGive your child the moon\u003cbr\u003eAdopt an animal\u003cbr\u003eBirthstones\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5\u003cbr\u003ePoems and readings\u003cbr\u003eSelecting poems\u003cbr\u003ePoems for adults to read\u003cbr\u003ePoems for children to read\u003cbr\u003ePoems with a religious theme\u003cbr\u003eReadings\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a name for your baby\u003cbr\u003eMost popular boys' names in England and Wales\u003cbr\u003eMost popular girls' names in England and Wales\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"How to Books*","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47891431620759,"sku":"9781845284176","price":1418.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781845284176.webp?v=1781183685","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/complete-guide-to-baby-naming-ceremonies-9781845284176","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}