Naming ceremony is an important event in the life of child. In naming ceremony the new born baby is formally given a name in front of everybody. To host the naming ceremony the parents should organize a party or get together for all friends and family.
We have created a checklist that should be followed to host a Naming ceremony successfully –
- Choose Date and Time of ceremony
- Select theme of party
- Finalize the venue
- Create invitation and invite guests
- Find all the rituals to be performed
- Plan fun games and name reveal method
- Select menu and snacks
- Choose proper return gifts
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Let us discuss each item of checklist in detail –
1. Choose Date and Time
Select an appropriate date and time for the naming ceremony. You can consult an astrologer for choosing an auspicious day. The day should be chosen so that all your guests can be available for the ceremony. You can choose a weekend for this.
2. Theme of Party
The theme of naming ceremony can be floral, animals, space, cars, superhero, traditional etc. You should decorate the venue according to the theme selected.
3. Finalize the Venue
Selecting venue is the most difficult part of organizing any event. You can perform naming ceremony at home, event hall, banquet hall etc. If you are organizing naming ceremony outside home then you should check for the availability of location on finalized date and time. Also, you should plan for appropriate decorations at the venue.
4. Create Invitation and Invite Guests
It is very important to invite your guests well before the date of event, so that guests can plan their travel accordingly. You should send beautiful naming ceremony invites to invite your guests. The invitation should contain all the necessary details of ceremony such as date, venue, time, contact number and inviting wordings. Sample naming ceremony invitation –
Now a days digital naming ceremony invites are very popular because of their affordability, quick delivery and eco-friendly.
5. Find all Rituals to be performed
Naming ceremony or Namkaran sanskar is an important Indian ceremony that is performed with complete rituals and traditions. Consult your elders and priests to find out all the rituals to be performed. Collect all the things required to perform namkaran puja. This will help to bless the baby and bring prosperity and healthy life.
6. Plan fun games and Name reveal method
This is the most exciting and fun part of the naming ceremony. You can plan a lot of games during the event which can involve all your guests. You must also think of a unique name reveal method which should be loved by all.
7. Select Menu and Snacks
Select a proper menu for the guests. You should also carefully select the snacks and drinks to be served during the event. The menu should be chosen such that it satisfies all the guests being veg or non-veg.
8. Choose proper return gifts
Guests love return gifts. Selecting a cute return gift related to the theme of the party can make your baby’s naming ceremony truly memorable. You give custom soft toy, card, painting, metal art etc. to your guests.
So these are some of the points that should be followed to host a successful naming ceremony. Comment below if you have any doubts or suggestions.