Book a celebrant registrar and find out how much it costs to arrange a naming ceremony in Brighton Town Hall or an approved venue.
Naming and family ceremonies are a way of celebrating a child's birth or adoption and to welcome the new arrival into the family and wider community.
Naming ceremonies are not restricted to babies. More than one child in the family can be included in the ceremony (for an additional charge). However, children from other families cannot be included in that ceremony. Any parent or guardian of the child can plan the ceremony. Parents do not need to be married.
Naming ceremonies have no legal status and cannot be used to change a child's name.
During the ceremony there will be:
Our trained staff will work with you to create a unique and special ceremony for you and your family.
You are welcome to hold the ceremony at the following venues:
To book send an email to ceremonies@brighton-hove.gov.uk or phone 01273 292 016
Fees for ceremonies vary depending on the venue you have chosen.
To see our fees go to our Fees and cancellations for ceremonies page.