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[quote=Anonymous]16:10, you sound like a real charmer. And BTW, you're talking to multiple confused people here.

You've missed the point. Most posters don't find fault with a party or even a secular naming ceremony conducted by OP and partner. They just don't "get" the celebrant's role.

It looks like you have no clue what OP wants either. Let me help. Once you strip out the possible religious or legal roles for a "celebrant", here are some possible roles:
1. Light a candle
2. Bury the placenta
3. Talk for 1/2 hour about a family s/he's known for, oh, about 1/2 hour
4. Give the first toast (Master of Ceremonies role)
5. Preside over the gift grab, excuse me, gift opening
6. The celebrant's presence will make it harder for OP's crabby MIL to give her real opinion on the proceedings.

As you can see, no single person could perform all these roles well.

And BTW, what is a "baby blessing" in a secular context? What do the words "to bless" and "blessing" even mean in this situation?[/quote]

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