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"Sean hosted my baby shower and it was so much better organized than it would've been without him. I spent all this time and money planning a baby shower, i realized i needed to hire someone to manage the actual event so I could enjoy it and not go crazy making sure everything was going well." - Monica, Brooklyn
Some moments in life don't just happen. they change who we are.
Some moments in life don't just happen. they change who we are.
A rite of passage marks a transition from one state of being to another. It acknowledges that there is a before and an after, and that crossing between the two deserves intention, language, and witness.
Where a ceremony is the structure that gathers people together, a rite of passage is the transformation being recognized.
Champagne Ceremonies designs and officiates rites of passage for people who want to mark change with clarity, dignity, and meaning — without religion, dogma, or pretense.
What Is a Rite of Passage?
What Is a Rite of Passage?
A rite of passage is a moment of transition that alters identity, role, or relationship. These moments are often emotional, sometimes disorienting, and almost always significant — even when they happen quietly.
A well-designed rite of passage helps people:
Make sense of change
Name what is ending and what is beginning
Feel witnessed and supported
Move forward with intention rather than ambiguity
Not every rite of passage requires a crowd. Some are private. Some are shared. What matters is that the moment is recognized, not rushed past.
Rites of Passage We Officiate
Rites of Passage We Officiate
Marriage
Marriage
Single → Married
Beyond the legal contract, marriage is a shift in identity — choosing partnership, shared life, and mutual responsibility. A marriage rite names that threshold with intention.
Death
Death
Living → Remembered
When someone dies, the world changes for those who remain. A rite of passage for death helps transform presence into memory and grief into remembrance.
Divorce
Divorce
Couple → Individuals
Divorce is not a failure — it is a transition. Marking it with care can bring closure, clarity, and respect for what was and what comes next.
Becoming a Parent
Becoming a Parent
Self → Caregiver
Whether through birth, adoption, or chosen family, becoming a parent reshapes identity. A rite of passage helps honor that shift with honesty and support.
Coming Out
Coming Out
Private → Seen
Coming out is a deeply personal transition that often deserves recognition beyond a casual announcement. A rite of passage can offer affirmation, safety, and witness.
Retirement
Retirement
Career → Legacy
Leaving a working identity can be as profound as entering one. Retirement rites honor contribution, acknowledge change, and create space for what’s next.
Gender Transition
Gender Transition
Assigned → Self-Defined
Gender transition is a powerful reclamation of identity. A rite of passage provides language, grounding, and recognition — on your terms.
Surviving Illness
Surviving Illness
Patient → Survivor
Survival is not simply recovery. Marking the transition from illness to life again can help restore agency, gratitude, and strength.
Moving Into Elderhood
Moving Into Elderhood
Adult → Elder
Elderhood is not decline — it is a role. Rites of passage into elderhood honor wisdom, experience, and continued purpose.
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How We Work
How We Work
We collaborate closely with you to design a rite of passage that reflects your values, relationships, and emotional reality.
Our role is to:
Help you articulate what is ending and what is beginning
Shape language that feels true, not performative
Create a structure that holds emotion without overwhelming it
Officiate with calm presence, clarity, and respect
Every rite of passage is custom. There are no scripts — only thoughtful design and intentional delivery.
Why Work With Champagne Ceremonies
Why Work With Champagne Ceremonies
I approach rites of passage with the seriousness they deserve — without religion, pressure, or theatrics.
Clients work with me because we offer:
A steady, grounded presence
Clear, inclusive language
Deep respect for complexity and nuance
Comfort guiding moments that are emotional, unfamiliar, or tender
We believe meaningful transitions deserve to be marked well, not minimized or rushed.
If you are navigating a change that matters — and want to acknowledge it with care — We would be honored to help you do so.
Begin
Begin
If you’re considering working together, the next step is a conversation.
No pressure.
No performance.
Just a chance to see if this feels right.
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