Naming ceremony

A naming ceremony is an occasion for parents, family and friends to pledge their love and commitment to a child. It is an opportunity to celebrate the birth of a new baby or to welcome an adoptive child or step-child into their new family. Supporting adults, grandparents and older siblings are able to make their promises to the child and you can choose poems or readings to enhance the ceremony.

Naming ceremonies can be arranged by anyone, from any cultural background and with any spiritual or religious beliefs. There is no age limit to a naming ceremony and more than one sibling may be named at the same time.

Naming ceremonies have no legal recognition.

Naming ceremonies may take place in any of the approved venues in Kensington and Chelsea or at the Chelsea Old Town Hall itself. The cost is the same as a marriage or civil partnership. 

Find out more about ceremonies costs.

To make a booking, call us on 0207 361 4100 or email [email protected]