Is a Celebrant Career Financially Viable?

by DinahJL | Jun 14, 2026 | Become a Celebrant

It’s usually one of the first things people ask me, once they’ve started to take the idea of a celebrant career seriously. But will I actually get work? And I love this question, because it tells me something important about the person asking it. It tells...

From Registrar to Celebrant: Gail’s Story

by DinahJL | Jun 8, 2026 | Our Graduates

Some paths to celebrancy arrive in a single defining moment. For Gail, of Ceremonies from the Shire, it was more of a slow simmer – shaped by a proud career as a Registrar, years spent working alongside celebrants at a local wedding venue, and the deeply...

Assumptions in Celebrant Practice

by DinahJL | Jun 5, 2026 | Inclusion & Diversity

The Assumptions We Carry Into Every Consultation We all have assumptions. Every single one of us. The question isn’t whether we make them. The question is whether we’re aware of them. And whether we’re willing to challenge them. Assumptions in...

Converting Celebrant Enquiries into Bookings

by DinahJL | Jun 1, 2026 | Business Skills for Celebrants

The Follow-Up That Makes the Difference You did everything right. Someone found you, they liked what they saw, they got in touch. You replied promptly, warmly, professionally. You answered their questions. And then – nothing! A week goes by. Two weeks. You...

The First Five Minutes: Designing the Opening Moments of a Ceremony

by DinahJL | May 27, 2026 | Celebrant Skills

Before a celebrant says very much at all, something important has already happened. People have decided – often unconsciously – whether they can relax, whether they are being looked after, and whether the moment feels steady enough to trust. That doesn’t...