Information on naming ceremonies and renewal of vows
A naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration for parent(s) or guardian(s) to announce the name they have chosen for their child/children and can be a celebration to welcome the child in to the family. In the presence of family and friends, parents will make promises of love and commitment to the child. You can also choose family members or friends to take the role of 'supporting adults' to the child.
One of our Registrars will arrange the ceremony with you. You can personalise the ceremony to your own requirements and include readings and personal promises.
A commemorative certificate is signed by the parent(s) and supporting adults.
Children of any age can take part in a naming ceremony.
Any parent or anyone who has parental responsibilities for that child/children can arrange a naming ceremony.
You will need to provide the birth certificate(s) of the child/children who are taking part in the ceremony.
A Naming Ceremony can take place in our Livingston venue or in a venue agreed with the Registrar. A naming ceremony can also be incorporated in to a marriage ceremony of the parents.
Fees for a naming ceremony can be discussed with a registrar the time of booking. To book a naming ceremony, please email registration@westlothian.gov.uk
This ceremony is for any married couple who wish to renew their marriage vows at any point in their marriage. This often occurs on a special anniversary or for couples who have married abroad and wish to hold a ceremony upon their return.
The ceremony has no legal status however a commemorative certificate is signed at the end of the ceremony by the couple and two witnesses.
One of our Registrars will arrange the ceremony with you. You can personalise the ceremony to your own requirements to include readings, acknowledgement of children and personal vows or promises to each other.
You will need to provide your marriage certificate.
A Renewal of Vows ceremony can take place in our Livingston venue or in a venue agreed with the Registrar.
Fees for a renewal of vows ceremony can be discussed with a Registrar the time of booking. To book a naming ceremony, please email registration@westlothian.gov.uk
For further information on all other registration services, please visit the appropriate webpage highlighted below
