About Us

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We provide training for celebrants which is focused, contemporary and relevant to New Zealand today. Many of our students are just beginning their celebrant careers, others are already experienced celebrants who want to develop, or extend, their skills and knowledge. We offer first class, inspiring, best practice training. All our trainers are experienced celebrants and wonderful teachers with a wide range of skills in celebrancy and business and can offer you the very best in training.

Who we are

We are a New Zealand entity (NZBN: 9429047315327) and one of the leading celebrant training organisations. The Celebrants Training College is accredited by the Celebrants Association of New Zealand. Our training programme is recognised by the Department of Internal Affairs, which is responsible for the appointment of marriage celebrants.

If you are interested in becoming a legally authorised marriage celebrant please read the DIA website in full to understand the process of becoming a celebrant.

Our courses have been written by our team who are all long term experienced New Zealand celebrants. 

Our training team is made up of Elizabeth Bennett, Debbie Woodfield, Beth Dunn along with Sally Cant. They are experienced and respected celebrants, and educators, who are committed to the development of celebrants.

Our students

Our valued Celebrants Training College students are a diverse group of people. While many are just beginning their celebrant careers, others are already experienced celebrants who want to develop, or extend, their skills and knowledge. Our students stay in touch with one another and form invaluable support networks. We love being a part of their celebrant journeys!