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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think I get what you're trying to do here.  Instead of an officiant, why not have some kind of event with a program that is created by you, your family, and your close friends.  You could pick, say, five things for your ceremony-- a meaningful poem or brief story read by a friend or relative, a song performed by a musical attendee, you and your DH could write a pledge or mission statement for your new family and recite it to your guests, a few words/comments by someone close to you whose parenting style inspires you, a few words by you and your DH about what it means to you to welcome your child into your lives and/or some anecdotes of cherished memories you each have of your parents that will inform the way you raise your child, a family member from each side could say a few words about members previous generations and the special traits/talents that are your child's heritage.  You could also have some ritual that you will repeat at your child's birthday dinner every year.  Instead of an officiant, have the program led by one of the grandparents-- the oldest generation welcomes or initiates the newest members.  Then host a dinner or desert for guests.

So many possibilities, OP.  Have fun with it![/quote]

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