Further Information about A Kentish Welcoming

A Simply Perfect Kentish Welcoming Ceremony is a very special way of celebrating the birth of your child and welcoming the new arrival into the family and the wider community. It's also an opportunity to declare, before family and friends, your promise to be as good a parent as you can and for adult friends or relatives to confirm their special relationship with your child. A Simply Perfect Kentish Welcoming Ceremony is, in every sense, a unique occasion for everyone to feel involved as they offer their love and support for your child's future development.

Does a Simply Perfect Kentish Welcoming Ceremonies have any legal status?

Neither the ceremony nor any document issued following the ceremony has any legal effect and cannot be used as proof of identification. Neither is the ceremony legally binding on those who take part in it.

What information will be needed?

Whilst the ceremony has no legal effect, the child's birth certificate will need to be produced before a ceremony can be booked.

Where can these ceremonies be held?

Ceremonies can be held in a range of specially selected venues, which have been approved by Kent County Council. These include: - castles; stately homes; town and country hotels; wild animal parks; civic halls and gazebos. On fine summer days ceremonies may also be held in gardens attached to these venues. They can also be held in Register Offices.

The availability of dates and times of ceremonies does vary between venues and parents are advised to check.

Normally celebrants are available to conduct ceremonies between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

How much does it cost?

The fees for ceremonies will vary depending upon the type of venue and the day of the week. Our staff will be pleased to advise you on the current fees.

The next step

If you are interested in arranging a Simply Perfect Kentish Welcoming ceremony and would like further details please contact us via the Contacts page.

An appointment can be arranged at a local Kent Register Office for you to meet with one of our specialist Ceremony Officers to discuss your personal requirements.