Everything you need to know to succeed as a modern celebrant.
From top tips on how to create unforgettable ceremonies, to real stories from some of the best in the biz, this is your behind-the-scenes look into life as a celebrant. Hosted by Laura Crockett, award-winning celebrant, former breakfast radio presenter, and someone who has genuinely found her calling.
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Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 27: Wedding Law Reform and the Future of Weddings with Zoe Burke of Bridebook
Wedding law reform in the UK is one of the most talked-about topics in the wedding industry right now, and...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 27: Wedding Law Reform and the Future of Weddings with Zoe Burke of Bridebook
Wedding law reform in the UK is one of the most talked-about topics in the wedding industry right now, and...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 26: The Science of Ceremony, and How to Turn It Into a Career with Char Srahan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l4QFoks6GA Here is a question worth sitting with. If religion is declining, why do we still need ceremony? Why do...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 25: Nature-Based Celebrancy in Scotland with Amanda Luscombe-Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tgsh_1YbcY If you have ever pictured what a celebrant's office might look like, chances are it was not a hillside...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 24: The Power of Words in Ceremony Writing with Julie Chudleigh of Latansani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JbTJkrfQ_g Every celebrant knows that words matter. But do you know why a single adverb can cause harm at a...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 23: Wedding Law Reform, The Consultation Explained with Sophie Easton and Russell Sandberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R2DpMlJE58 Something significant is happening in the UK wedding industry right now, and if you are a celebrant, a couple...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 22: Brits Abroad, French Weddings with Jess May
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKrz62QoMQ Most celebrants spend years trying to figure out their niche. Jess May accidentally fell into one of the best...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 21: Starting Over in Spain, Celebrancy, Loss, and a Leap of Faith with Marcia Bravo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAb67IvPHW8 A wedding celebrant in southern Spain, ceremonies at sunset, couples flying in from across the world, and the freedom...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 20: Intro to Season 2 with Laura Crockett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22fMRh7JrA4 Celebrancy is one of the fastest-growing careers in the UK (and world) right now, and Beyond The Ceremony is...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 19: Your Celebrant Questions Answered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwpr_i1pcPc As Season 1 of Beyond the Ceremony comes to a close, host Laura Crockett steps behind the mic for...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 18: Celebrancy in Scotland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1pUemR6Isk Ever wondered what really sets celebrancy in Scotland apart when it comes to weddings, ceremony choices, and the way...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 17: Marriage Law Reform
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meha-MtvWGo Marriage law reform has been a long-awaited topic in the world of celebrancy, raising one big question: will independent...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 16: Celebrancy In Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf10RYy2xeU Connie Keogh has built a celebrant life that is equal parts practical, theatrical, and utterly joyful. Based in Ireland,...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 15: Shawn Miller Young Hip and Married
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Ci-S3mlrA 🌎 From Vancouver to Vows: How Young Hip and Married Built a Global Love Movement Imagine a wedding on...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 14: Student Spotlight with Seren Celebrants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvwJ4i2beWE What happens when you swap corporate law for ceremonies of love and loss, and do it as a husband-and-wife...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 13: The Relationship Between Celebrants and Photographers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGCFgjxXlc Ever wondered about the relationship between celebrants and photographers and what really happens when a wedding photographer and a...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 12: Student Spotlight with Graham Miller Ceremonies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz6W_5Ut-NY What inspires someone with 33 years in the British Army to also step into a world of love stories,...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 11: Authenticity and Being Your True Self with Miranda Ash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V1A21vZOBU Being authentic isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the secret to a thriving celebrant career. If you’re dreaming of becoming...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 10: Working With Funeral Directors with Julie Sullivan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwMikw7fAEc Ever wondered what it’s really like working with a funeral director? In this episode, Laura Crockett chats with the...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 9: Building Relationships With Wedding Venues with Tara Heath-Arnold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Ex8RLOD-o What’s the first thing most couples book when they get engaged? The venue. Which means, if you’re a wedding...
Beyond the Ceremony Podcast Ep 8: Working With Wedding Planners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nciFDK2j0JM “A celebrant brings something completely different to the table.” So says Worcestershire Wedding Planner, Lindsay. She has guided countless...
Beyond the Ceremony Podcast Ep 7: Working Flexibly Around Your Family as an Independent Celebrant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vc8IzN2otg When was the last time you imagined work that fits around your family, from school runs, story time, and...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 6: What Is A Funeral Celebrant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSOn-jZs7ko Have you ever wondered, What is a funeral celebrant, and how can they help families create a meaningful farewell?...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 5: What Is A Naming Celebrant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJC_8zcx1Y4 Names carry weight.They hold our identity, our heritage, our transformation. Whether it’s a baby being welcomed into the world,...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 4: What Is A Wedding Celebrant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfsVB1bU-Zo Have you ever felt a quiet nudge, like your heart is trying to tell you there's something more meaningful...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 3: Why Does Celebrancy Matter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3MDH3WKMnk Join us for a heartfelt conversation about the meaningful impact celebrants have on life's most significant moments! In this...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 2: A Day In The Life Of A Celebrant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBhO45H5p8w Join us in this episode where Laura Crockett, your host, takes you behind the scenes of what REALLY happens...
Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 1: Get to Know Your Host!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUQIdrMwEw Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Ceremony! Where you will get to know your host, Laura...
Welcome to Beyond The Ceremony Podcast
💒 Beyond The Ceremony Podcast: Modern Celebrancy. Unfiltered. 💒 Welcome to the official intro episode of Beyond the Ceremony, the...
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