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Naming Ceremony Rebecca Waldron Civil Celebrant

Zachary’s Naming Ceremony at Paddocks House

16 January 2016/in Celebrant /by Rebecca Waldron

Naming Ceremony Rebecca Waldron Civil Celebrant

Zachary’s Naming Ceremony was conducted at Paddocks House, Newmarket.   A real cutie who was a much longed-for son, he was full of wriggles, dribbles and lots of cuddles. We met him when we first met his parents and fell in love with him. His parents wanted a truly eloquent Naming Ceremony that celebrated his arrival and welcomed him to the whole family.  They also wanted a Naming Ceremony which promised him love, support and guidance throughout his life.

Zachary’s parents put a lot of thought into the Naming Ceremony.  They were aided by the Naming Book provided by White Rose Ceremonies®, which is full of ideas for each part of the Ceremony.  After meeting with them, we put the script together and we ensured the script expressed what the family wanted it too.  We also made sure it was relevant to Zachary and meaningful for the whole family.

Naming Ceremony Rebecca Waldron Civil Celebrant

Guests were very close family and friends. We lit candles to remember those who have passed away and those who were not able to be there. Poems, promises and the gift of a beautiful silver bracelet to Zachary were included in the Ceremony.

Zachary’s parents, guideparents and grandparents were given certificates to commemorate the day. A special certificate was given to his Great-grandmother, who was so very proud to be there.

Beautifully wrapped tissues were thoughtful additions as tears flowed throughout the Ceremony.

Naming Ceremony Rebecca Waldron Civil CelebrantThe sunny room in Paddocks House was beautifully decorated by Zachary’s parents. A white and blue theme gave a distinctly fresh and sophisticated feel to the room. White trees were hung with white hearts, birds, ribbons and entwined with sparkling lights. Ivy was looped around the table and fireplace. Candles enhanced the atmosphere with a beautiful photograph of Zachary and plenty of extra touches around the room.  An exquisite cake was themed to reflect the special saying between Zachary and his parents.

At the end of the Naming Ceremony we welcomed Zachary with applause and hugs.

It was a real privilege to conduct Zachary’s Naming Ceremony and we had a thoroughly lovely time.  We wish him lots of love, health and happiness in his journey through life.

We would also like to thank Zachary’s parents for this lovely testimonial:

“We always knew that we wanted to make our child’s day a very meaningful and intimate affair. White Rose Ceremonies was recommended to us by the venue and from the very first email it felt right.  We set about organising the date and we were given a Naming Ceremony book to help guide us through the different elements of the day. It offered variations of text, readings and some lovely ideas to make the ceremony extra special. We met with Rebecca to share our ideas and she went away and brought our wishes and vision to life. On our second meeting we also met the lovely David who has such creativity and, like me, thinks outside the box.

The special day – where to start – it is so difficult to put the perfect day into words.   Our little boy was welcomed with so much love, the ceremony was stunning. All our wishes and feelings were put across by Rebecca in such a genuine way. She understood us perfectly; there was kindness, humour, respect and thanksgiving. Not a dry eye in the room it meant so much to every single one of us. Rebecca truly is a beautiful person inside and out.”

Venue: Paddocks House, Newmarket

Photographs by David Waldron, White Rose Ceremonies

Naming Ceremony Rebecca Waldron Civil Celebrant

 

 

 

 

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The secret of getting 'The Kiss' perfect. Rebecca Waldron. Civil Celebrant. Blog

The Secret of Getting ‘The Kiss’ Perfect

5 January 2016/in Celebrant /by Rebecca Waldron

The secret of getting 'The Kiss' perfect. Rebecca Waldron. Civil Celebrant. Blog

Planning ‘The Kiss’ and getting it perfect is as important as planning everything else. Your first kiss will be photographed and remembered by many people for years to come. And it’s very easy to get it wrong!

We witness many kisses as Celebrants and thought it worth sharing our experience of the kiss with you. Should it be a quick peck? Full on and passionate? Let’s talk about ‘The Kiss’.

A quick peck can seem cold, as if you are too uncomfortable to kiss. A full on and passionate snog will leave your Celebrant and your guests completely embarrassed. And, quite frankly, we all just wish it would stop.

Here are some ‘’no-no’s” that we have actually witnessed ourselves. Read these before we give you the absolutely perfect wedding kiss:

  • No dry pecks (very disappointing)
  • Absolutely NO tongues (it’s really not pleasant to watch)
  • Don’t go on kissing for ages (we get bored easily)
  • Don’t kiss each other so hard that lipstick is spread all over your face (you will be upset by the photographs afterwards)
  • No bent-over-backwards-tango kisses (losing your balance is very easy to do)
  • Don’t grab the veil or yank your partner’s head backwards (that hurts)
  • No panting or moaning (honestly, that is REALLY embarrassing)
  • No munching (yes, really, no munching)
  • And no dribbling (what can I say…)

So, what is the perfect wedding kiss?

The best kiss in our opinion is the ‘linger’. A soft linger on each other’s lips is romantic, loving and perfect for all those watching.

For those who want the technical details, a ‘linger’ is lips closed and pressed warmly on those of your partner. Linger there for about five seconds then break away. It looks so lovely that your Celebrant and your guests will be more than happy for you to have two or three more lingers. It’s very romantic, it’s loving and it expresses just the right sentiment. It’s great for the photographers and it’s not embarrassing for anybody who witnesses it.

So there you have it, ‘The Kiss’. And one final hint. It really is worth practising ‘The Kiss’. Take it from us, it’s great fun! And, what’s more, you’ll be more relaxed about it on the day.

Enjoy!

If you would like more information about the services we offer, please use our Contact Page or call us on 07725 795316.

The secret of getting 'The Kiss' perfect. Rebecca Waldron. Civil Celebrant. Blog

 

 

 

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Celebrant Wedding Rebecca Waldron

Have the Wedding of Your Choice!

1 January 2016/in Celebrant /by Rebecca Waldron

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony, Rebecca Waldron. Festival Wedding

You can have the Wedding of your choice. The only thing that you have to do is to make sure your marriage is legally binding. Traditionally this has presented you with only two options. To have your Wedding at the Register Office or to be married in church where the church ceremony reflects your faith.

If a standard Register Office or a Church Wedding is not for you, consider the third option – using the services of a Civil Celebrant.

Every Wedding is unique. No two people are the same.  The circumstances in which you met are not exactly the same as anybody else. Your life ahead will not be the same as anybody else’s and so there is no reason why you should have the standard script delivered at the Register Office or Church.

We love beautiful weddings that ooze tradition but we also love alternative weddings that ooze individualism. Whatever your preference, imagine your Wedding guests leaving at the end of the day with praise on their lips about your special Wedding day.

We can help you achieve that if you can change your perception of a ‘real’ Wedding. Change it from a Register Office or Church wedding to one that is conducted in a location that you connect to emotionally, such as in a forest, a field, a beautiful formal venue, your home or a beach.

Your ceremony will be much more significant to you as a couple because you have been involved with your Celebrant in writing your Wedding script. And so, your ceremony will be much more meaningful, emotional and joyful than a standard ceremony.

We must emphasise that, in England and Ireland, you do need to go to the Register Office with two witnesses to complete the legal marriage. At the time of writing this blog, this takes 15 minutes and costs £46. This can be special in itself. Go with close family or friends in jeans and t-shirts or make it part of your celebrations and enjoy a lovely meal afterwards.

Then prepare for your wonderful ceremony with as many family and friends as you wish in the location of your choice. You can have a unique Wedding Ceremony that reflects who you really are.

Your New Year’s Resolution? To have the Wedding of your choice! Contact us for more information via our website at White Rose Ceremonies, email us at whiteroseceremony@btinternet.com or call us on 07725 795316.

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Bill Bowman Photography

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David Waldron, White Rose Ceremonies

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Celebrant Supermarket Wedding Rebecca Waldron

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