Marriage Celebrant Essentials

This module enables entry-level or aspiring marriage celebrants to understand the span of the role and what’s involved in applying to be, and working as, an independent marriage celebrant. It trains students in the legalities and implications of the Marriage Act, and equips them to create and deliver registry-style marriage ceremonies. Those who pass this course and are interested in more fully embracing the professional span of marriage and civil union ceremonies are eligible for our Marriage Celebrant Mastery course.

Module 1 Pre-Course Preparation
Unit 1 Pre Course Work  
Unit 2 Download Course Materials  
Module 2 Session 1 by Zoom: Welcome to Marriage Celebrant Essentials
Unit 1 BDM Guide to the Role of Celebrants in New Zealand  
Unit 2 Legalities - Definitions, Documentation  
Unit 3 Statistics for Marriage and Civil Unions in New Zealand  
Unit 4 Homework/Mahi Kainga (Part 1)  
Unit 5 Homework/Mahi Kainga (Part 2)  
Unit 6 MCE Assignment  
Module 3 2nd Zoom Session: Ceremony Structure, Registry Ceremonies and Personalised Ceremonies
Unit 1 Registry Ceremonies - set script  
Unit 2 Your Assignment Instructions  
Unit 3 Write your ceremony for your chosen couple  
Unit 4 Mahi Kainga/Homework - Video and Reflective Questions  
Module 4 3rd Zoom Session: Presentation Night
Unit 1 5 minute presentation to class on 3rd Zoom  
Unit 2 Submit your completed assignment - after Zoom 3  
Module 5 Marking and Circulation
Unit 1 Shared Ceremonies  
Unit 2 Bonus: Top Tips for Fledgling Celebrants