Marriage Celebrant Essentials (Feb)
starts Thursday 12th February 2026 on ZoomThis very popular, on-line, short course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. It ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying or renewing your appointment with BDM, and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in a public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum and practical tips to build your confidence.
Class times on Zoom:
Thursday 12 Feb 2026: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Thursday 19 Feb 2026: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Thursday 26 Feb 2026: 7:00pm-9:30pm
This Feb MCE course coincides with Ceremony and Celebration, the foundation paper for the Certificate in Celebrant Studies. If you are serious about working as a professional celebrant, this combination will give you a strong start towards realising your dream. Note that MCE is also offered in March to give you some flexibility to choose your preferred dates.
The Earlybird rate for the Feb MCE class closes 8 Jan after which the course fee increases by $50. This course fills quickly so early enrolment is necessary to secure your place. To enable smooth processing of enrolments and adequate time for pre-course student preparation, we require enrolments at least one week before course commencement. Enrolments after this date incur a 10% admin surcharge.
Marriage Celebrant Essentials (March)
starting Tuesday 10th March 2026This very popular, on-line, short course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. MCE ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying to be appointed as an independent marriage celebrant by Internal Affairs (Births Deaths and Marriages, BDM), and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in a public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum.
Enrol by 3 Feb to catch the earlybird rate!
Class times on Zoom:
Tuesday 10 March 2026: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 17 March 2026: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 24 March 2026: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Enrolments less than one week before course commencement incur a 10% surcharge to cover the additional admin.
For full exposure to a wider range of ceremonies, this paper is ideally complemented by Ceremony and Celebration, which will be offered in February and June this year. See other course listings.