Location, Location, Location

Much like a wedding, a christening or naming ceremony isn’t just about the ceremony. It also includes a party – or reception – afterwards. It’s a chance to catch up with friends and for everyone to meet your baby. It can be a simple afternoon tea with cakes right through to a three-course sit down meal. The question is, where to hold it?

Holding your celebration at home

You might want to hold your naming ceremony or christening reception at home. This is a lovely option, resulting in a truly personal day, but it can mean quite a bit more work on your part. 

We’ve highlighted some of the key things to consider as well as stress-busting tips to ensure the day goes smoothly.

NEW - Featured Venues

Over the next few weeks we will be bringing you some of the best venues in which to hold your naming ceremony or christening reception.  From country house hotels to golf clubs to converted barns, browse through our featured venues for inspiration on where to celebrate your child's special day.

Childproofing your home

Children are prone to accidents, particularly when there’s a number of them charging around, as there usually are at a christening.

If your child isn’t toddling yet, read our article on making sure that your house is child friendly. You don’t want an accident ruining your day. 

Planning Tools 

The My Baby Celebration online tools are designed to save you time and effort, allowing you to drop things when you need to and then pick up where you left off another time.

Manage guests with our Guest List, Gift Tracker and Table Planner and bookmark venues of interest using the Supplier Shortlist.

Search for Venues

Search our directory of venues approved for civil ceremonies to find the perfect venue for your christening reception or naming ceremony.

Tip: Use the keywords field to narrow down your search to county or town.