What To Expect
Your ceremony is lovingly designed and facilitated by Rev. Christy who brings her doula wisdom, storytelling, ritual knowledge, and intuitive care to your experience. You can expect:
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A welcoming circle of support grounded in love and intention
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A beautifully styled altar crafted from natural elements
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Personalized blessings or dedications for each child
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Participation from grandparents and generations of family
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Parent vows crafted in a warm ceremonial tone
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A new annual family ritual
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A catered picnic lunch, refreshments, beach games, and moments of pure childhood joy
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A relaxed family photo session to capture the day
This is not simply an event—it is a celebratory rite of passage.
Itinerary
A 2–3 hour Family Dedication & Celebration Gathering on Georgian Bay
11:00 am – Arrival & Welcome
Families gather by the water or forest. Christy welcomes everyone and opens the space.
11:10 am – Opening Prayer & Intention
A blessing is spoken over the family, honouring spirit, ancestry, and the sacred path of parenting.
11:20 am – Ancestral Acknowledgement
Grandparents and great-grandparents step into the circle to offer stories, wisdom, and blessings for the next generation.
11:35 am – Parent Vows
Parents speak heartfelt promises of love, guidance, and stability—reflecting Christy’s background supporting families through transformative life chapters.
11:45 am – Individual Child Blessings
Each child receives a uniquely crafted blessing that honours their name, personality, spirit, and story. Families may choose elements such as water blessings, nature blessings, symbolic tokens, or candlelight.
12:10 pm – Family Values Ritual
Your family’s shared values—faith, kindness, creativity, integrity, playfulness—are woven into the ceremony.
12:20 pm – New Annual Tradition Ritual
Together, we create a ritual your family can repeat every year, such as:
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Offering petals or stones into the bay
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Pouring moon water into a shared bowl
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Lighting unity candles
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Hanging wishes on a Family Tree altar
12:30 pm – Closing Benediction
A final blessing seals the intentions of the day.
12:40 pm – Picnic Lunch
A beautifully curated picnic lunch is served with refreshments. Families relax, eat, connect, and enjoy the shoreline scenery.
1:00 pm – Beach Games & Family Fun
Children play, explore, and enjoy curated shoreline activities—rock collecting, ring toss, beach scavenger hunts, or nature art.
1:20 pm – Family Photo Session
A relaxed family portrait session captures the joy, playfulness, and connection of the day. A digital gallery is delivered the same week.
