Baby Naming Ceremony at Lichfield Registry Office

What is a Baby Naming Ceremony?

A baby naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration that welcomes your child into your family and community. Unlike a christening or baptism, it contains no religious content, making it perfect for families who want a meaningful celebration without religious elements.

The ceremony allows you to:

• Publicly celebrate your child's arrival
• Welcome them into your family circle
• Choose supporting adults (similar to godparents) to play a special role
• Create lasting memories with family and friends
• Receive a commemorative certificate

Many families choose a civil celebration as it allows complete flexibility in how you want to mark this special occasion, focusing on love, family, and community rather than religious traditions.

How the Ceremony Works

Our baby naming ceremonies at Lichfield Registry Office are designed to be flexible, personal, and memorable. Here's what typically happens:

Before the Ceremony

• Meet with our registrar to discuss your preferences and plans
• Choose supporting adults who will make promises to support your child
• Select any readings, music, or personal touches you'd like to include
• Decide on the order of the ceremony

During the Ceremony

A typical ceremony includes:

• Welcome and introduction by the registrar
• Words about the importance of family and community
• Parents' promises to love, guide, and support your child
• Supporting adults' promises to be there for your child
• Presentation of a commemorative certificate
• Opportunity for photographs

After the Ceremony

Following your ceremony, you'll receive a beautiful commemorative certificate to mark the occasion. While this isn't a legal document, it serves as a wonderful keepsake of this special day. Many families choose to have professional photographs taken to capture these precious moments.

Costs and Booking Information

Baby naming ceremonies at Lichfield Registry Office start from £57.00, making them an affordable way to celebrate your child's place in your family.

How to Book

Booking your baby naming ceremony is straightforward:

• Contact our office to discuss your requirements
• Choose your preferred date and time
• Complete the booking process
• Meet with the registrar to plan your ceremony

We recommend booking well in advance, especially for popular times such as weekends and summer months. Our friendly staff can help you choose the perfect setting for your intimate celebration.

What to Expect on the Day

Your baby naming ceremony will be a warm, welcoming celebration focused entirely on your family. Here's what you can expect:

The Venue

Lichfield Registry Office provides a beautiful setting for your ceremony. Our ceremony rooms are designed to create an intimate, comfortable atmosphere perfect for celebrating with your closest family and friends.

Duration and Format

• Ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes
• Flexible format tailored to your preferences
• Opportunity for personal touches and readings
• Time for photographs during and after the ceremony

Our experienced registrars understand that every family is different, and we work with you to create a ceremony that reflects your values and celebrates your child in the way that feels right for you.

What to Bring

• Your child (of course!)
• Any personal items you'd like to include
• Camera or phone for photos
• Supporting adults who will make promises
• Family and friends to share the celebration

For information about our facilities for guests, including accessibility and parking, please contact our office.

Personalising Your Ceremony

One of the most wonderful aspects of a baby naming ceremony is how personal and unique you can make it. Unlike religious ceremonies with set formats, you have complete flexibility to create something truly special for your family.

Personal Touches You Can Include

• Meaningful readings from literature, poetry, or personal writings
• Music that's special to your family
• Promises or wishes from grandparents and siblings
• Symbolic gestures like planting a tree or lighting candles
• Cultural traditions that are important to your family

Supporting Adults

Many families choose supporting adults (similar to godparents) who make special promises to be there for their child throughout their life. These might be:

• Close friends or family members
• People who have special significance in your life
• Those you trust to provide guidance and support
• Anyone you'd like to have a special role in your child's life

Our registrars are experienced in helping families create ceremonies that feel right for them. Whether you prefer something simple and intimate or want to include multiple special elements, we'll work with you to make your celebration perfect.