the mama blessing
A heartfelt alternative to the traditional baby shower.
The Mama Blessing is a unique and deeply meaningful ceremony designed to celebrate and honour you, the mother-to-be.
Unlike a traditional baby shower, The Mama Blessing shifts the focus from gifts and games to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for you as you embark on the journey of motherhood. This is a precious opportunity to gather your closest friends and family, surrounding yourself with love, support, and positive energy.
What Is a Mother Blessing?
A Mother Blessing is a ceremony inspired by traditional blessingways, which have been practised by various cultures around the world. It's a chance to celebrate your transition into motherhood with rituals and activities that nurture your body, mind, and spirit. The focus is entirely on you, honouring your strength, wisdom, and the incredible journey ahead.
What Does a Mama Blessing Include?
Sharing Readings, Stories, Letters and Poems: Friends and family share heartfelt readings, stories, letters and poems that inspire, uplift, and empower.
Birthing bracelet: One of the most cherished traditions is the creation of a birthing bracelet. Each guest brings a bead with personal significance, weaving together a bracelet that will accompany you through your birthing journey. An ever-present reminder of the support surrounding you.
Nurturing Activities: Indulge in a variety of nurturing activities, chosen by you, designed to calm and relax you and your group. Some of these activities may include healing bath salt making, birth and postnatal affirmation writing, organic candle making, creating room sprays for birth and beyond, flower crown creation, seed planting in honour of new life, henna art on your bump, massages, pedicures… This is just a small example of the kinds of activities we can include, this afternoon is all about you and we will work together to create something really personal and unique to you.
The Thread Ceremony: One of the most poignant parts of a Mama Blessing is the Thread Ceremony. This symbolises the interconnectedness of the group and serves as a constant reminder of the support system you have. When everyone ties together their threads, it creates a circle of strength and love that will support you through labour and beyond.
Sharing Food and Drink: The Mama Blessing isn’t complete without sharing delicious food and drink. This communal meal provides a time for laughter, storytelling, and bonding, ensuring that you feel surrounded by love and care.
Instead of gifts for the baby, we invite all your guests to bring along a lovingly-created meal that you can pop in your freezer ready for after the baby arrives, helping to nourish you in your fourth trimester.
create a lasting memory
The Mama Blessing is more than just a ceremony—it’s a cherished memory that marks the beginning of your motherhood journey. It’s a day filled with love, laughter, and the unwavering support of your closest friends and family.
This ceremony can be celebrated in your own home, or I run circles from a beautiful home in Surbiton.
If you would like to host The Mama Blessing for yourself or for a pregnant mama close to you, I would be so honoured to guide you. I will tailor every aspect to make a really bespoke and personalised ceremony just for you.
Book The mama blessing
The Mama Blessing starts from £285 for a three hour ceremony.
If you’re interested in booking or would like to know more, I’d love to chat.