Become a Wedding Celebrant

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In 1995, my life changed completely when I trained to become a celebrant. A colleague was working as a celebrant and I, then in my mid twenties, thought it was the most romantic job in the world. Not only did she train me, the following year she was my celebrant when I married.

 

Being a wedding celebrant is such a rewarding role. To walk alongside people at this most intimate and heart-felt transition in their lives is a dream job!

 

Veronika officiating at Appleby Castle



At Heart-led Celebrants, you’re able to train for a Certificate in Celebrancy: weddings and namings. 

Training begins with three days of classes in our Zoom Room, followed by 12 weeks of at-home independent study while completing modules. We keep our classes small for optimal learning. You will also have access to one-to-one voice, presentation and communication coaching, and mentoring.

When studying for a Certificate in Celebrancy: Weddings and Namings, you’ll learn to:

Weddings, Pagan Handfastings and Vow Renewals

  • Create beautiful bespoke wedding and vow renewal ceremonies
  • Learn the difference between handfasting ceremonies and handtying rituals
  • Understand the legalities of marriage law in your country
  • Create ceremonies ranging from traditional to alternative, religious to spiritual to humanist, to mixed faith
  • Write fabulous love stories!
  • Learn the essential elements and structure of bonding ceremonies
  • Narrate and choreograph beautiful bonding rituals including bespoke
  • Relationships with other wedding suppliers, such as wedding planners and photographers
  • Information-gathering techniques

Naming Ceremonies

  • Create, write and officiate bespoke naming ceremonies for babies, children, adults, and transgender people who wish to have their new identity formally honoured

Katrina and Josh had a Lord of the Rings-inspired wedding ceremony. I even brought Gandalf!

 

You will learn:

  • How to officiate indoor and outdoor ceremonies
  • Create sacred space no matter what environment you’re in
  • The value of intention setting
  • Script Writing
  • Rituals: narrative and choreography
  • Presencing
  • Working with the Six Elements, such as Calling in the Directions
  • Celebrant Well-being
  • Understanding the role of the Community Celebrant
  • Voice development and coaching
  • The use of amplification in ceremony
  • Learning to be of service
  • The responsibilities of being a celebrant
  • Building your celebrant business
  • Establishing your celebrant business in the community
  • Marketing (metaphysical and mainstream)
  • How to be self-employed
  • Carrying out Health and Safety Assessments for Ceremonies
  • Defining what is your responsibility and what is that of your client/venue
  • What you’ll need for creating a website to showcase your business