They did it, and so can you!
APPLY + ENROLL online and you will be on your way to becoming the most in-demand Officiant in your area.Â
Accepting Applications for MASTERS CERTIFICATE FOR WEDDINGS
Course starts May 2026
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Info for Masters Certification Here
Become an Exceptional Officiant
Become an Exceptional Officiant
We train celebrants and officiants to become the most highly sought-after professionals in their communities. Through our six-month Master Celebrant Certificate program, you will strengthen your skills, deepen your confidence, and grow into the kind of ceremony professional families trust with their most meaningful moments.Â
This is an investment in yourself, your voice, and the people you are called to serve. Join our growing community.
Find a Celebrant
The Find a Celebrant Directory connects you with trained, professional celebrants who create personalized ceremonies for life’s most meaningful moments, including weddings, funerals, and life transition ceremonies.Â
Life Transitions
Life Transition Ceremonies honor meaningful life changes such as a name change, retirement, divorce, or personal transformation, helping people mark these moments with intention and support. Coming in Fall 2026
End of Life Course
The End-of-Life Celebrations course prepares celebrants to create meaningful funeral and memorial ceremonies that reflect each person’s life and story. Learn how to support families, write personalized ceremonies, and lead services with confidence and compassion. Coming in Fall 2026
KNOW BEFORE YOU ENROLL
Months of learning go into becoming a professional Celebrant. Start your journey by discovering everything you need to know about our dynamic, robust curriculum! We pride ourselves on our innovative coursework, addressing the needs of today’s contemporary Celebrants.
Curious about our program of studies? Wondering if celebrancy is for you? Are you currently officiating but are looking for comprehensive professional development?
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Our Next Cohort
Our next six-month cohort will be starting in Spring 2026. Review the coursework, then apply!
A Retreat to Scotland for Officiants and Celebrants! Â
Next Retreat - Spring 2027
 Running your own business is rewarding - but exhausting! We know that you often think of how to justify getting away and taking time for yourself.
Celebrant Retreats has you covered!
We are so excited to be heading to Scotland for our second retreat in this beautiful country. Check out Instagram for photos of this upcoming adventure!
Innovative Coursework
Our coursework provides a nurturing, academic space online for individuals to become certified, exceptional service providers and highly sought after Celebrants.
Each of the courses in our Masters Certificate program is scaffolded to build your understanding and expertise in all areas of celebrancy. Your instructors will become life-long mentors, and the other students in your cohort will become trusted colleagues.
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Graduate Testimonials
"I have FIVE stars on The Knot and Wedding Wire thanks to Donna! Her materials have been outstanding guides to promote myself and write unique ceremonies. I now have a system for staying organized and new ideas to keep up with the growing Celebrant market." - Laura Eppler, Celebrant
READ SUCCESS STORIESMost people don’t grow up knowing the word celebrant. But they remember the person who stood beside them on one of the most important days of their lives. The one who listened. Who helped tell their story. Who created a moment that felt honest and true.
Sometimes that person was called a wedding officiant. Sometimes a minister. Sometimes a funeral celebrant.
A celebrant is someone who chooses this work. Someone who believes ceremony matters. Someone who is willing to learn how to hold space for love, for loss, for change, and for all the moments that shape us.
At Celebrant Academy, we teach the art, the craft, and the responsibility of ceremony. We are a community of educators, creatives, and romantics at heart who believe this work deserves care, intention, and thoughtful preparation.
