Having a skilled celebrant can mean the difference between an event being mediocre or an inspiring, memorable tribute to people who have a special place in our lives.
Like any good entertainer, the time a celebrant spends in front of the audience is only a very small fraction of the time spent in their practice and acquiring the knowledge and skills to perform well.
A good celebrant is much more than a good performer. They need to be researchers, writers, facilitators, psychologists, social workers and community developers, and well as masters of ceremonies.
Engaging an independent professional civil celebrant who will take the time and responsibility to create and deliver a memorable ceremony brings a number of benefits:
- everyone who attends can participate without the pressure of being responsible for the whole thing
- the occasion can be more memorable because a celebrant can bring a fresh perspective to a group
- family stories can be shared and recorded for future generations as part of the process and/or event
- family and friends talents, not just the MCs can be included in the occasion.
Ceremonies and celebrations can be powerful occasions to mark big changes and support us in embracing new roles or situations in our new lives.
The power of ceremony in times of change can not be overestimated.
More than material gifts, as nice as they can be and needed in some cases, people need
- wonderful times with family and/or friends
- new ways to see themselves and others
- to think about the tasks they are going to undertake and the support and acknowledgment of others in their new role or new time in their lives.
Why not consider giving engaging the celebrant as your gift?
Why choose a celebrant from The Celebrants Network?
Look for a professional civil celebrant who belongs to a professional celebrant association such as The Celebrants Network Inc.
Make this your highest priority in choosing your celebrant . . . because:
- you want the best for that special occasion - it can never be repeated
- you want to ensure all the legal requirements are met
- the Australian way is different to the UK or American way of celebrating a marriage, funeral or any other major life event
Why choose a professional celebrant from The Celebrants Network?
- The Celebrants Network Inc is a member of Australia's peak celebrant body CoCA -The Coalition of Celebrant Associations
- CoCA associations work together to raise the standards of celebrants delivering marriage and other ceremonies to the Australian public
- The Celebrants Network Inc promotes and supports marriage equality and celebrant equality - one law without religious or other discrimination for all couples and their celebrants
A professional civil celebrant in private practice
- is a member of a professional celebrant association
- cares about the quality of the service they provide, whether they work part-time or full-time as a professional celebrant
- stays up to date with legal changes that can affect your lives in the future
- carries the full legal responsibility under law for the documentation, witnessing and registration of marriage ceremonies
- is part of a network of other professional celebrants that can be called upon should they have a serious accident or illness
- gathers ideas from their celebrant colleagues to expand the range of ceremony options and inclusions to make sure your family's celebration needs are met
- spends extra time in researching, designing and preparing your personalised ceremony - the ceremony on the day is only the 'tip of the iceberg' of what you are paying for
- pays extra to ensure they can offer you a broad range of ceremony inclusions without breaking copyright laws
- pays extra to ensure they have up-to-date quality equipment and other resources
- pays extra to meet council and other venues operating conditions
- does ceremonies other than weddings to continue to build their ceremonial experience and expertise.
Always make sure that you choose a professional civil celebrant who belongs to a celebrant association.
You can find The Celebrants Network directory of Celebrants all over Australia right HERE
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Left - TCN Celebrant Julie Myers (WA)
Middle - TCN Celebrant Matthew J Lee (Vic)
Right - TCN Celebrant Karen Twyford (QLD)