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Advice for New Celebrants: Finding Your Path in Modern Celebrancy
Starting your journey as a celebrant is exciting, challenging, and totally unique – just like the ceremonies you’ll create! We’ve gathered wisdom from three of our experienced mentors at the Academy of Modern Celebrancy – Miranda Ash, Tara Heath Arnold, and Sonal Dave – to help guide you through both your training and those early…
Read MorePinterest for Celebrants – What’s the hype?
At the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, we’re head over heels in love with Pinterest – and for good reason! It’s been one of our most powerful marketing channels for our sister company, The Celebrant Directory, consistently connecting our celebrants with couples and families looking for their perfect ceremony creator. The opportunities for celebrants to get…
Read MoreDiscovering Your Ideal Clients: A Guide for Modern Celebrants
In a recent masterclass, award-winning celebrant and AMC celebrant mentor Miranda Ash shared valuable insights on how identifying your ideal clients can transform your celebrancy business. Her practical approach, backed by years of experience, offers a blueprint for both new and established celebrants looking to enhance their marketing effectiveness and client connections. As well as…
Read MoreRefreshing Your Celebrant Website: Make Your Digital Presence Shine
As a celebrant, your website is often the first point of contact between you and potential clients. Our insider research shows that websites rank as the second-highest source of bookings for weddings, renewal of vows, and naming ceremonies, right after word-of-mouth referrals. With only 11 seconds to make a strong first impression, ensuring your website…
Read MoreMeet the Mentor: Sonal Dave – A Trailblazing Voice in Modern Celebrancy
“Dare to dream, dare to be different. The world is your stage.” These powerful words serve as Sonal’s guiding philosophy, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of a woman who has consistently broken barriers and redefined possibilities throughout her remarkable career. As one of only three Asian female celebrants currently practising in the UK, Sonal brings an…
Read MoreHow it’s going: Martin Fox Roberts – The UK’s First Drag Queen Celebrant
Part of our “How It Started/How It’s Going” series exploring the journeys of Academy of Modern Celebrancy graduates When we first interviewed Martin Fox Roberts in 2021, he was just beginning his celebrancy journey with AMC. Now, we catch up with him during an incredible year of achievements – including an appearance on Married at…
Read MoreHow It Started: Looking Back at Martin Fox Roberts’ Journey into Celebrancy
Welcome to our “How It Started, How It’s Going” series, where we revisit conversations with Academy of Modern Celebrancy graduates at the start of their celebrancy journey and catch up with them to see how their businesses have evolved. In this first instalment, we’re turning back the clock to 2021, when recent AMC graduate Martin…
Read MoreIf celebrants can’t legally marry people, why be a celebrant?
Love stories deserve to be told in their fullest, most authentic form. Yet we often hear the question: “If celebrants can’t legally marry people in the UK, why become a celebrant?” It’s a natural query that opens the door to a beautiful truth: celebrancy isn’t about the legal paperwork – it’s about creating profound, meaningful…
Read MoreCommunity Over Competition: How Collaboration is Shaping Modern Celebrancy
Community over Competition is a guiding principle for every member of the team at The Academy of Modern Celebrancy – it goes to the heart of everything we do. In an industry where the impact we make is measured by the meaningful connections we create and the lives we touch, we understand that true success…
Read MoreHow 5 Celebrants built websites with personality
Celebrant websites packed with personality We spoke to the Celebrant Website team at The Celebrant Studio to break down how they created 5 unique websites packed with personality for 5 very different celebrants. 1. Joanne Clair Ceremonies Website: Joanne Clair Ceremonies Colour Scheme & Design Elements: The website for Joanne Clair Ceremonies is designed with…
Read MoreWord-of-Mouth Marketing for Celebrants: Building Lasting Connections
Word-of-mouth referrals are a cornerstone of success for celebrants, offering an authentic way to build trust and grow your business. According to the UK Celebrant Industry Growth Report 2024, word-of-mouth remains one of the most powerful referral sources across all ceremony types, accounting for 22% of wedding bookings, 38% of naming ceremonies, and a significant…
Read MoreJulie Chudleigh’s Journey from Education to Celebrant: Mentor Spotlight
At the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, we take immense pride in our mentors who guide and inspire the next generation of celebrants. Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight Julie Chudleigh, who began as one of our first students and has since become one of our most sought-after mentors. Her story perfectly illustrates how a career transition…
Read MoreContent Ideas for Celebrants: Engage, Inspire, and Educate Your Audience
As celebrants, your social media presence is a powerful tool to connect with potential clients, showcase your expertise, and build trust. The key to success is creating content that engages your audience, provides value, and highlights your unique skills. We’re here to help to showcase your brilliance to the World! Here’s a guide to the…
Read MoreHow the New Assisted Dying Laws Will Impact Funeral Celebrants:
The Assisted Dying Bill passed its first reading in November 2024, with implementation expected by 2027. This gives celebrants time to prepare their practices for these significant changes. The law will initially apply to England and Wales, with Scotland developing separate legislation and Northern Ireland currently maintaining existing laws. This is a highly emotive subject,…
Read MoreCelebrant’s Outdoor Ceremony Survival Kit
As celebrants, we embrace the magic of outdoor ceremonies in all their glory – from sun-kissed summer celebrations to frost-dusted winter gatherings, even a soggy washout can’t rain on our parade! But let’s be real: Mother Nature can be delightfully unpredictable! Being prepared isn’t just about comfort; it’s about maintaining your professional presence while ensuring…
Read MoreSusan McGregor’s Joy-Filled Journey to a Fulfilling New Career
At the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, nothing brings us more joy than witnessing the incredible transformations our students undergo as they step into their roles as celebrants. Each journey is unique, each story inspiring, and we’re passionate about sharing these remarkable tales of personal and professional growth with our community. These stories not only showcase…
Read MoreLaunching Your Dream Celebrant Business: Introducing Our Complete Business in a Box Package
Exciting news, AMC family! We’re thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with The Celebrant Studio to bring you something truly special – the comprehensive Business in a Box package. As 2024 shapes up to be the year of the celebrant (according to Hitched!), we’re making sure you have everything you need to shine in this…
Read More7 Services Every Funeral Celebrant Should Offer
The Funeral Industry is changing; being a Funeral Celebrant isn’t just about burials and cremations anymore; new trends are increasingly replacing old traditions, and as Modern Celebrants, you are uniquely positioned to move with these changes and thrive in the new landscape. As the demand for personalised and non-traditional services grows, celebrants have a unique…
Read MoreHow to build your confidence as a Celebrant
You have completed your fantastic training, you are ready to build your business, and you are well on your way to gaining confidence as a celebrant! Or perhaps you have been a celebrant for some time and are looking to define your goals? It can sometimes feel like everyone around us is ahead of you,…
Read MoreMastering Client Enquiries: Your Guide to Converting Celebrant Leads
As a Celebrant, managing the customer journey from initial enquiry in your inbox to securing a booking is a process in itself. Setting yourself up for success when it comes to emails is a must, and it’s important to remember that the journey to conversion isn’t always a quick process! It’s all about nurturing the…
Read MoreUK Wedding Law Reform: Update for Independent Celebrants
UK Wedding Law Reform: What It Means for Independent Celebrants and the Future of Legal Weddings UK wedding law is at a crossroads, with significant reforms on the horizon that could reshape how weddings are conducted and who is authorised to officiate them. On 18th October 2024, the House of Lords debated legal recognition for…
Read MoreMiranda Ash, Meet the Mentor
Introducing Miranda Ash, one of our incredible Celebrant Mentors. Miranda is an award-winning celebrant with 12 years of experience in the field, helping future celebrants find their feet in the amazing world of ceremony and storytelling. In 2023, Miranda won The Wedding Industry Awards Celebrant of the Year award. Her couples have described her as…
Read MoreCelebrant Book Club: 20 Funeral Celebrant Book Recommendations
Funeral celebrants weave words into comfort, memories into legacies, and lives into lasting tributes in the sacred space of farewells. As celebrants, our bookshelves are more than mere collections; they’re wellsprings of wisdom, empathy, and inspiration that fuel our ability to honour each unique life with grace and authenticity. Welcome to the next chapter of…
Read MoreFrom Dog Grooming to Dream Ceremonies: Julie Goodall’s Celebrant Journey
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Julie Goodall certainly didn’t get that memo. After 12 years of helping pooches look their best, dog groomer Julie decided to swap the grooming scissors for a celebrant’s pen, proving that life’s second acts can be just as tail-wagging as the first. Julie’s journey from…
Read MoreCelebrant Book Club: 20 Inspiring reads for Celebrants
Words dance at the heart of every ceremony. As celebrants, we’re not just readers – we’re wordsmiths, storytellers, and memory-makers. Our bookshelves overflow with dog-eared volumes, each one a wellspring of inspiration for the next unique celebration we’ll craft. But let’s face it: keeping our ceremonies fresh, personal, and deeply meaningful can be a delightful…
Read MoreMeet the Mentor: Marcia Bravo
At the Academy of Modern Celebrancy (AMC), we believe that the journey to becoming an exceptional celebrant is as much about the people who guide you as it is about the skills you learn. That’s why we’re excited to launch our “Meet the Mentor” series, designed to introduce you to our incredible team of Celebrant…
Read MoreA light-filled, creative, gift of a journey: Charlotte Green on becoming a funeral celebrant
Most people assume the role of a funeral celebrant to be sombre and serious, but that’s not the experience of AMC graduate Charlotte Green, who describes her ‘light-filled’ journey of being a funeral celebrant as one that has awoken dormant creativity and as a gift to herself. Charlotte spoke to AMC founder Jennifer Claire about…
Read MoreTurn your Celebrant website into a booking magnet: 6 essential elements.
Are you ready to transform your online presence from meh to marvelous? Have you built a beautiful celebrant website but now all you’re hearing is crickets? Bookings are the lifeblood of your celebrant business, and we’re here to help you be the most successful celebrant you can be. Our website team have created hundreds of…
Read More3 Steps to Launching Your Dream Wedding Celebrant Business
Hey there, future wedding celebrant extraordinaire! Ready to embark on a journey that’ll have you dancing down aisles and crafting love stories for a living? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the three essential steps that’ll transform you from a starry-edge dreamer to a full-fledged wedding celebrant powerhouse! 1. Ignite Your Passion with…
Read MoreMeet the Mentor: Helen Jubb
We’re excited to introduce you to Helen Jubb, one of our vibrant and passionate mentors. Helen is a Wedding and Naming celebrant known for her humour-filled ceremonies and infectious enthusiasm, Helen brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background in journalism and teaching to her role as a celebrant and mentor. Read on or…
Read More6 Things Modern Celebrants Do Differently
Gone are the days of stuffy, one-size-fits-all ceremonies. The world of celebrancy is evolving, and at the forefront of this exciting change is a new breed of celebrants who are redefining what it means to create and officiate meaningful life events. But first, let’s define modern celebrants: Modern Celebrancy Defined Contemporary and Current: Modern refers…
Read MoreWhy Every Celebrant Needs a PR Strategy and How to Create One
In the ever-evolving world of celebrancy, standing out from the crowd is crucial. One of the most effective ways to differentiate yourself and build your brand is through a well-crafted Public Relations (PR) strategy. But why is PR so important for celebrants, and how can you create a strategy that works? We once again turn…
Read More5 things to do when you start your celebrant business
If you’ve just qualified as a celebrant, congratulations on embarking on your celebrant journey! It’s an exciting time, filled with possibilities and, let’s be honest, a touch of overwhelm. There’s so much to do when you start your celebrant business that it can feel like you’re juggling a dozen balls at once. But don’t worry…
Read More9 Ways to Get More Bookings as a Celebrant
As a celebrant, getting more bookings requires a proactive approach, strategic marketing, and consistent efforts to build relationships within the wedding industry. In an increasingly competitive market, it’s essential to stand out and attract your ideal clients by showcasing your unique skills and services. This means not only delivering unforgettable ceremonies but also consistently promoting…
Read More5 Hidden Benefits of Becoming a Celebrant: Discover the Joys Beyond the Ceremony
The Celebrant’s Journey In recent years, the celebrant profession has seen remarkable growth, with more people seeking personalized, meaningful ceremonies for life’s most significant moments. But what does it truly mean to be a celebrant, and what hidden benefits await those who embark on this unique career path? Penny Boycott, a seasoned celebrant and training…
Read MoreHow to Get Media Coverage as a Celebrant: A Step-by-Step Guide to PR
In today’s competitive wedding industry, standing out as a celebrant requires more than just exceptional ceremony-crafting skills. Media coverage can be the game-changer that elevates your visibility, credibility, and client base. But how do you navigate the complex world of public relations and secure that coveted media spotlight? This guide will walk you through the…
Read MoreThe 5 types of Wedding Celebrants in the UK explained
If you’re thinking about becoming a wedding Celebrant, you might be confused by the choice on offer. In the UK, there are five different types of Wedding Celebrants, and they all perform slightly different roles: We’ll explore each here to give you a better sense of what role they each play as a wedding celebrant:…
Read MoreNetworking as a Wedding Celebrant
Networking is a vital skill for any wedding celebrant. Not only does it help build your professional network, but it also opens up opportunities for referrals, collaborations, and enhancing your visibility within the industry. Whilst you might think of networking as being confined to a business networking meeting or wedding fairs, Weddings themselves can be…
Read MoreBecoming a Wedding Celebrant Changed My Life
For Andrew D. Scott, a tall, bearded, kilt-wearing celebrant, the journey to becoming a wedding celebrant has been nothing short of life-changing. His story is one of passion, dedication, and a desire to bring genuine joy to couples on their special day. With a background in auctions, hosting events, and voiceovers, Andrew’s transition into celebrancy…
Read MoreGrief led me to becoming a funeral celebrant
Losing a loved one can often lead people to question what is important in their life. For one single mum, it led her on a journey to her dream career and becoming a funeral celebrant. Theresa Ribeiro is a single mum of three who became a full-time Celebrant in 2021 after training with The Academy…
Read MoreBranding for Celebrants: An Essential Guide
Why Branding is Important for Celebrants Branding is crucial for celebrants because it helps you stand out and attract your ideal clients. Your brand is more than just a logo or a business card; it’s about how you present yourself and your services to the world. It’s the whole vibe you give off: Your brand…
Read MoreHow to market yourself as a Celebrant
Marketing is the lifeblood of any successful Celebrant business. It’s the activities that bring you new leads and bookings, and like most things, there’s no one-size-fits-all. There are lots of different ways to market yourself as a celebrant and we’ve come up with a huge list of tried and tested ways to market yourself as…
Read More8 reasons to niche as a Celebrant + how to do it
Niching as a celebrant can offer several distinct advantages, allowing you to specialize in specific types of ceremonies or cater to particular cultural or community groups. Here are 8 reasons we think you should niche as celebrant: 1. Establish Expertise: Specializing in a particular type of ceremony, like traditional pagan handfasting ceremonies, allows you to…
Read MoreAlternative ceremonies that could skyrocket your celebrant earnings
The riches are in the niches, they say, and that certainly seems to be the case for Celebrants, results of a recent industry survey suggest that offering alternative ceremonies could boost your income as a celebrant. Here at The Academy of Modern Celebrancy, we actively encourage our celebrants to lean into their uniqueness and carve…
Read MoreTraining to be an accredited Celebrant in Spain
Celebrancy is a growing profession in Spain fueled by demand for personalised, non-religious, and interfaith ceremonies, destination weddings and robust ex-pat communities from the UK and beyond. If you’re considering Training to be an accredited Celebrant in Spain, there are a few things you’ll need to know, so we’ve put together this handy guide to…
Read MoreDos and don’ts of social media for celebrants
Navigating social media marketing as a celebrant can be daunting, especially when you’re using it to try and attract couples and families to book you. But, with the right approach, it’s a VERY powerful tool for your business. Here are some essential Do’s and Don’ts: Social media for celebrants – Do: Choose your platform/s wisely Work…
Read MoreColourful Celebrant Website Inspiration
Your website is your shop window to the world, and often where people will find you before you’ve ever met, so it’s important to make the right impact from the start. And where better to add some personality than in the colours you choose. We’ve collected some fabulous colourful celebrant website inspiration for you, if…
Read MoreFrom Charity Fundraiser to Celebrant: Interview – A mid-life career journey
Suzie Simmons is a Celebrant from Winchester, Hampshire who trained with The Academy of Modern Celebrancy. She has enjoyed a successful career as a Charity Fundraiser for small to medium-sized regional health-based charities and currently works as a head of fundraising and children and young adult hospice alongside her Celebrancy work. Suzie spoke to AMC…
Read More5 Essential Skills for Celebrants
Have you ever dreamt of officiating life’s most cherished moments – the joyous vows of a wedding ceremony, the heartwarming welcome of a newborn child, or the dignified farewell of a loved one? Celebrants play a crucial role in weaving these threads of life into meaningful experiences. But what exactly does it take to become…
Read MoreWedding Celebrant Outfits: 2024 Style Guide
As a wedding celebrant, you’re not just officiating a ceremony; you’re contributing to the overall atmosphere of the special day. While the focus is naturally on the couple, your attire plays a role in setting the tone and ensuring you look professional and polished. And in 2024, we’re throwing the rulebook out of the window!…
Read MoreIs it time to invest in your career as a celebrant?
Is it time to invest in your career? Maybe you are newly retired but would love to meet new and interesting people and earn a salary whilst working part-time. You might be a new mum eager to return to work but looking for a job that will fit your lifestyle and new family. Whatever your…
Read MoreHow to write a standout celebrant directory listing!
Buckle up because we’re breaking down the anatomy of a great celebrant directory listing with real-life examples to inspire and guide you to create your own irresistible listing. Getting discovered in online celebrant directories is invaluable for expanding your enquiries and bookings. But simply having a Celebrant Directory listing among countless other talented celebrant profiles…
Read MoreThe 10 things you need to be a successful celebrant in 2024
In an ever-evolving world, the role of a celebrant continues to grow in both significance and complexity. As we look towards 2024, the path to becoming a successful celebrant is paved with new opportunities, challenges, and the need for a diverse skill set. This article explores the essential qualities, skills, and knowledge areas that we…
Read MoreUltimate celebrant guide to wedding fairs
Navigating the vibrant world of wedding fairs can be an exhilarating experience for any wedding celebrant. This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to attending these fairs and making a lasting impression. Whether you’re a seasoned celebrant or new to the scene, this celebrant guide to wedding fairs delves into the crucial aspects of showcasing your…
Read More5 stunning Celebrant Website designs to inspire your web glow up
If you trained with The Academy of Modern Celebrancy, you’ll already know the importance of having a professional celebrant website from our modules on setting up and marketing your celebrant business. Your website is your shop window for prospective couples and families to find out more about you and hopefully book you! And because you…
Read MoreAled Jones on becoming a funeral celebrant at 52
Here at The Academy of Modern Celebrancy, we’ve trained our fair share of award-winning, rockstar Celebrants, but when bone fide global superstar and voice of an angel, Aled Jones, MBE, decided to train as a Celebrant with us, we have to admit, the team here were more than a little bit excited. Aled very generously…
Read MoreWhat is a Wedding Celebrant and what do they do?
With the continued rise of non-church weddings, naming ceremonies and non-traditional funerals demand for celebrants is growing, but what are they and what do they do?
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