Autumn is naturally a time for slowing down. And as I do so, I reflect on the wonderful wedding season I’ve enjoyed as a celebrant. I also think about the paths I’ve crossed, and those who’ve happened upon my path, in the other ceremonies I officiate. I truly give thanks for the coming together […]
Sometimes, when a new student comes to us for training, they ask ‘what exactly is a ritual?’ My first answer is to share something that they’ll relate to: a ritual can be a coffin carried down the aisle or closing the curtains after the committal at the crematorium or interring the body or ashes into […]
This blog is written by Eliza Robinson, an author and astrologer based in Glasgow with an international clientele. Her workshop is a wonderful opportunity for celebrants, as creators and writers, to transform any blocks of shame into powerful creativity. (This is suitable whether you’re considering training, in training, or trained) We often don’t know what […]
Hi, I’m Veronika Robinson, and I’d love to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my life as a celebrant trainer. Just like being a celebrant, no two days are the same. And, also like the clients we meet and work with in celebrancy, no two celebrants in training are the same. The trainings we […]
With the avalanche of new celebrant-training organisations starting up, it is quite a process for anyone trying to differentiate between brilliant, good, okay, mediocre and downright terrible training courses on offer. Where do you even start? There are different reasons why you might be drawn to a particular training. It could be to […]
When searching for a celebrant-training course, it is vital that you’re aware of a distinct difference between outcomes. Some organisations give anyone who attends their course a certificate which declares them to be a ‘professional celebrant’. There are deep concerns that I have with this approach. It means that people enter into what […]
As co-founder and co-tutor at Heart-led Ceremonies Celebrant Training, there are many things I look for in a celebrant who is training with us. These are the same skills and qualities that I’d expect them to exhibit and employ when they are working as a celebrant. These include things such as:. are they punctual?. do […]
Here at Heart-led Ceremonies Celebrant Training, we place great value and care on the use of voice and presentation skills and qualities in celebrancy work. As a result, our modules include one-to-one coaching with industry expert, Paul Robinson. There are at least five hours of vocal coaching, and more sessions are available to each person […]
There’s something that will always stay with me: the moment I picked up a book on How to Become a Celebrant and it said to be a celebrant you need: a computer, internet, printer, paper, folder, car, Sat Nav. It described the job as one that’s recession proof with good cash flow. If I hadn’t […]
It was never a long held dream to be a celebrant trainer, yet here I am. This work found me, not the other way around. But life does leave clues along the way. I’ve always enjoyed sharing knowledge, facilitating workshops, helping people learn, being a guide, and have had several roles involving teaching. With […]