Baby Blessing

Baby Blessings or Welcoming Rites have been popular throughout time in many different cultures and religions, and go by various names. Sometimes, a baby blessing is also a naming ceremony for the new child.

While a baby blessing can be done at any time you wish, one option to consider is holding the ceremony on the first full moon after the baby’s birth to present the new baby to the moon and to the earth as a member of your family. Most perform a baby blessing during the first year of the baby’s life, but again, this is up to the parent or parents.

Baby blessings are a great way to introduce your new child to the community, a celebration of the new life and family.

Here are some ideas you could include in a Baby Blessing:

Sharing the name you’ve chosen for the child, and what meaning the name might have or why you chose it.
Blessing of the baby according to your beliefs or desires. I am partial to invoking the elements and blessing the child with each of the elements.
Choosing of the godparents / spiritual parents / spiritual siblings.
Speaking of vows to the child.
Bringing gifts to the child, such as books, clothes, toys, or keepsakes.
Blessing stones; have a jar of crystals that each guest takes and sends positive energy into for the child. Keep them in a jar or bag for the child.
Planting a tree, flower, or bush (and can even plant the placenta with it) for the child.

I would be honored to assist in planning, as well as officiating your next Baby Blessing!

Session Cancellation Policy

We understand that unplanned events happen occasionally in everyone’s life. In our desire to be effective and fair to all clients, the following policies are honored:

24 hour advance notice is required when cancelling an appointment unless there is an emergency. In an emergency, let Mela know as soon as possible if you cannot make it. If you are unable to give us 24 hours advance notice, depending on the circumstances, you will be charged the full amount of your appointment. This amount must be paid prior to your next scheduled appointment.

No-Shows
Anyone who either forgets or consciously chooses to forgo their appointment for whatever reason without contacting Mela will be considered a “no-show.” They can be charged the full amount for their missed appointment, which would need to be paid before new appointments are scheduled. Even a text right before an appointment ( 803-339-4495 ) is better than a no-show!

Late Arrivals
If you arrive late, your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. Depending upon how late you arrive, your practitioner may decide there is not enough time for a session. For free consultations, if you are more than 5 minutes late, it will need to be rescheduled. Regardless of the length of the session due to your lateness, you will be responsible for the “full” session payment. Out of respect and consideration to your practitioner and other clients, please plan accordingly and be on time.