How it started: Julie’s Celebrant Journey

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We’re back with our second installment of 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 second instalment, we’re turning back the clock to early…

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Susan McGregor’s Joy-Filled Journey to a Fulfilling New Career

Susan Mcgregor Celebrant Spotlight Academy of Modern Celebrancy

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…

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Becoming a Wedding Celebrant Changed My Life

Andrew D Scott on becoming a wedding Celebrant with AMC

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…

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Grief led me to becoming a funeral celebrant

Theresa Ribeiro on 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…

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Aled Jones on becoming a funeral celebrant at 52

aled jones celebrant student of Academy of modern celebrancy

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…

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Law Commission Recommendations Published

So the wait is over, the review of the Marriage Act 1949 has been completed and recommendations passed over to government. And guess what? It’s positive for Independent Celebrants in England and Wales and for couples across the country. For 70 years, the marriage act has excluded the recognition of multi-faith, non faith, secular or…

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5 Qualities Of A Wedding Celebrant

For most people, they will only choose a wedding celebrant once. This means you should understand and be very much on the same page when it comes to arranging and officiating the wedding. With the power of technology and the internet, there are now so many wedding celebrants available to couples. This means it’s important…

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