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Adoption Ceremony
Welcoming a child, or a young adult, into a new family is a wonderful and magical moment. Adoption is a conscious and intentional choice, often one that is a lengthy and difficult process. This journey should be fully celebrated and a ceremony offers a powerful way to say we are now all one family.
An Adoption Ceremony is a beautiful special moment for all to pledge to each other all their love and mark the beginning of a new life as a family.
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As an Independent Celebrant I am able to work with parents and families to create an Adoption Ceremony that truly reflects their vision, culture, beliefs.
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Symbolic Ceremonies
Unity Candle
This very traditional ceremony represents the fire of love burning forever.
The parents, with their family light a candle beside a pillar candle that represents their child. During the Ceremony the parents, siblings and extended family light up the pillar candle.
Tying the Knot
This ancient ritual, which represents everlasting unity, is traditionally conducted when a couple exchange vows. However, this is a beautiful symbolic act to include in an Adoption Ceremony. Parents can use loose or weaved ribbons and flowers. The Celebrant, the couple or their family will traditionally weave the ribbons for the couple and the children choosing colours and perhaps flowers that carry a special meaning for them. The Celebrant will officiate this ceremony tying a knot between the parents and the child to symbolise their pledge and everlasting bond.
Sand Blending
This beautiful ceremony represents blending of individuals and everlasting unity.
This ceremony is very beautiful to represent the blending of the family together. The parents, siblings, and the rest of the family together with their adopted child choose a colour and one by one, or together, blend them into the same vessel.
Sand cannot be separated and this is a beautiful representation of an everlasting bond.
Planting a Tree
Planting a tree in the garden, or in a pot, is a beautiful way to symbolise growing strong together. The tree represents the family relationship, its deepening roots represent the growing and deepening of their love, their values and heritage. The growing branches, leaves and flower represent their growing relationship and the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose a Celebrant-led Adoption Ceremony?
As a non-denominational and Independent Celebrant I am able to work with parents and families and create
an Adoption Ceremony that truly reflects their vision, culture, values and needs. A Celebrant-led ceremony will allow you to weave into the ceremony exactly what you wish for. Fully bespoke, it will be a true reflection of who you are as a family. A Celebrant-led ceremony will focus on welcoming the child, and in celebrating the commitment being made by the parents and the family to support their adopted child through life.
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Where can we hold the ceremony?
Anywhere you wish! Clearly for private properties you will need the owners permission. Many families choose their home or garden. Others often choose venues that offer child safe environment as traditionally these ceremonies include other children.
How do you choose your Celebrant?
Having an initial meeting with a Celebrant will be key for you to assess if he/she is the one you will feel able to entrust with the task of creating the perfect ceremony for you. As your Celebrant I commit to supporting you fully in creating and delivering a unique and bespoke ceremony that meets your values, desires and needs. As your Celebrant I will be there to support you, answer all your questions, meet with you as often as needed and make you feel that you are in safe hands.
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How long does a ceremony last?
As your Celebrant I will guide you through the required planning for the ceremony. It is vital that every ceremony has a clear structure and that the right amount of time is allocated. For Adoption Ceremonies structure is vital to ensure that the needs of children and adults are fully catered for. The choice is entirely yours! ​​
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How long in advance do I need to book?
For Adoption Ceremonies I require at least six weeks notice. However, should you wish or need to organise your ceremony within a shorter period contact me to discuss.
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Budgeting
Every ceremony is different. However, I believe in keeping these matters simple and transparent. My fee for an Adoption Ceremony is £365.
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Additional costs related to special props, long distance travel (> 40 miles), required overnight stays etc. Will be discussed and agreed separately.