Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release element of a Baby Blessing
or Baby Welcoming.
All wording can be changed to fit your wishes.
Wording for butterfly release:
Option 1)
Officiant:
I congratulate ___and ____ on the birth of ________ and the godparents (or guardians if you prefer) on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of ______.
In a moment we will release butterflies as a symbolic gesture of Joy and Happiness to _____.
According to an American Indian Legend, if anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. By making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted.
As we release these butterflies, whisper your wish for ______, and
that the butterfly will carry your wish to the Heavens – from where all blessings flow..
~Release butterflies~
~End of ceremony~
According to an American Indian Legend, if anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. By making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted.
As we release these butterflies, whisper your wish for ______, and
that the butterfly will carry your wish to the Heavens – from where all blessings flow..
~Release butterflies~
~End of ceremony~
Option 2)
Officiant:
I congratulate ___and ____ on the birth of ________ and the godparents (or guardians if you prefer) on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of ______.
In a moment we will release butterflies as a symbolic gesture of Joy and Happiness to _____.
(Parents release butterflies and as they do the Officiant will say):
Dear (Child's name) May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
(Irish Blessing)
~End of Ceremony~
Officiant:
I congratulate ___and ____ on the birth of ________ and the godparents (or guardians if you prefer) on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of ______.
In a moment we will release butterflies as a symbolic gesture of Joy and Happiness to _____.
(Parents release butterflies and as they do the Officiant will say):
Dear (Child's name) May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
(Irish Blessing)
~End of Ceremony~
