Family functions · 3 min read
Naming ceremony at home: a planning checklist
A naming ceremony is usually a close family event, often at home. It's small, but there's a lot to fit into one room and one morning. Here's a checklist to make the day calm for the parents and the baby.
InspirationA few weeks before
Settle the basics first; everything else follows from them.
- Fix the date and time with your family priest or elders
- Make the guest list, which decides how much space and seating you need
- Decide the room or area for the ceremony
- Book the decoration, and any photographer or caterer
The cradle and the stage
The cradle is the centre of the ceremony. Place it where everyone can see, with room around it for the parents, grandparents and priest.
Keep it steady and well away from lamps, diyas and anything hot. Make sure decorations are firmly fixed and nothing can fall into it.
Comfort for guests
Small details make a long morning easier, especially for elders.
- Chairs for elders close to the ceremony
- Fans or coolers if the room gets warm
- A simple sound system or microphone, so the rituals and announcements carry to the back
- Good lighting for photos
- Power backup, if your area has cuts
On the day
Finish the decoration before the family starts getting ready, so the morning isn't rushed, and keep the baby's things (feeding, a quiet corner to rest) close but out of the way.
How we can help
We decorate the cradle and stage and can bring seating, sound and lighting, with photography and catering through our partners, all in one quote.
Written by the PlannerAddict team.