The Ceremonies
Weddings
(Usually performed after the legal formalities, see 'legalities')
Create your own personal vows that are meaningful.
Make special promises full of sentiment.
Include music that is important to you.
Involve guests by asking them to read poetry, speeches
or readings.
Be as traditional or contemporary as your heart desires
Renewal of Marriage Vows
Celebrate a special date (birthday or anniversary)
Perfect for those marrying abroad – have a second
ceremony to celebrate the first!
Choose a place that holds treasured memories for you as a couple/family
Invite guests who were not at your original ceremony
Sentimental way to reconcile after a period of unsettlement
Second opportunity to have the kind of ceremony you did not have originally
Involve guests by asking them to read poetry speeches or readings.
Baby Naming
Introduce a new-born baby to friends and family
Declare and celebrate the name(s) you have chosen
Nominate special people to dedicate their support to baby’s future
Make heartfelt promises and personal vows to baby
Renew or make vows to each other
Involve guests by asking them to read poetry, speeches or readings.
Child Welcoming and Adoption Ceremonies 
Introduce and welcome a new child or children to newly formed families
Declare and celebrate child(ren)s names and unique characters
Nominate special people to dedicate their love and support to
child(ren)s future
Make heartfelt promises and personal vows to children
Renew or make vows to each other.
Involve guests by asking them to read poetry, speeches or readings.