The Celebrant Talk Show

The Celebrant Talk Show

A regular talk show on being a marriage celebrant, the Australian marriage laws around celebrancy, and the art of running a celebrant business, hosted by the editors of the Celebrant Institute, Josh Withers and Sarah Aird

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April 25, 2025 70 mins

Hannah, a new celebrant, has asked us to talk about pricing, prices, how to price yourself as a celebrant and whether it's ok to charge less when you're first starting out.

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We delve into things you might need to know as a new celebrant joining the wedding industry - how to start and build a business, how to be friends with the rest of the industry, and how to be a better celebrant than you were yesterday. Let us know if there's anything you want us to talk about at hello@celebrant.fm!

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You probably got that email sent to all celebrants about the Marriage Regulations legislation and the "new" requirement in the code of practice regarding "reasonable and timely responses" to requests from marrying couples. This episode of the Celebrant Talk Show podcast also covers service contracts in regards to tropical cyclones approaching Brisbane and our encouragement to you to conduct a risk analysis of yo...

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In this episode of The Celebrant Talk Show, hosts Josh Withers and Sarah Aird discuss a viral news story about a Melbourne man who illegally performed five weddings without proper certification.

While battling their own technical difficulties with phone recording, they dive into the implications of fake celebrants, the extensive training required to become a legitimate celebrant, and ways to build trust in the profession.

Josh and...

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November 11, 2024 42 mins

Join Josh Withers and Sarah Aird as they explore the critical world of data security for celebrants.


Starting with a demonstration of iOS 18.1's new call recording feature, the conversation delves into the sensitive nature of marriage documentation and how celebrants can better protect their clients' data.


Learn about the risks of digital storage, the importance of data minimisation, and practical solutions including encrypt...

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Enjoy this recording from the Insights series

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October 24, 2024 23 mins

Enjoy this recording for the Celebrant Institute insights series

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Enjoy this interview from our insights podcast series on the Celebrant Institute

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Hello and thank you for having us back in your ears! This episode we're chatting about separate meetings, consent, and celebrant pricing. We really want to hear from you with anything you want us to talk about, or anything you might disagree with! Hit us up at hello@celebrant.fm

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Today's episode is all about the Australian marriage law changes that came in to place on the 12th of June 2024.

For more information read the blog post about it and the email out.

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Take a preview at the Celebrant Institute Insights podcast offering by listening in to this preview of an episode where bride from the Sunshine Coast, Sarah-Louise, shares how she has planned her whole Maleny wedding with a FIFO (to South Africa!) groom, and why she chose Jay Flood as her celebrant.

Visit celebrant.institute/insights to listen to the full podcast and become an Insights member today.

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Hello everyone! It's been almost a year since we were in your ears - honestly, we just haven't had much to say. But we've got a bit to say today! We chat about the Attorney-General's Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill and how long it's taking to get through Parliament.


You can read Sarah's articles about it here: https://celebrant.institute/legal/exciting-new-re-remote-witnessing-of-noims/


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January 24, 2024 28 mins

In this enlightening episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers delves into the captivating world of new celebrants with guest Tori Brown from Grace and Soul Celebrancy. A recent graduate of the Certificate IV in Celebrancy at the Celebrant Institute, Tori shares her unique and inspiring journey towards becoming a celebrant.

Throughout the conversation, Tori opens up about her personal experiences that shaped her path, i...

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January 17, 2024 20 mins

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, where we explore the diverse journeys of newly authorised celebrants in Australia. Today, I, Josh Withers, have the pleasure of hosting Ryan Enright from Paper Hearts, a Melbourne-based wedding musician who has recently embarked on a new journey as a celebrant.

In this episode, Ryan shares his unique transition from being a musician to becoming a celebrant – a decision...

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Welcome to another enriching episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of those who've embarked on the path of becoming a celebrant. Today's episode features Rachel Ivy McDermott-Magrath, known professionally as "The Ivy Aisle," who shares her captivating story from planning her own wedding to becoming a sought-after celebrant in Gippsland, Victoria.

Rachel's conversation w...

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In this vibrant episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers welcomes the enthusiastic Melissa Edwards, a newly minted celebrant who completed her Certificate IV in Celebrancy with the Celebrant Institute.

As part of our series on fresh celebrants, Melissa shares her inspiring journey - from witnessing her sister's wedding to becoming a celebrant herself.

With a passion for creating inclusive ceremonies and a unique, r...

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December 20, 2023 16 mins

In this engaging episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers takes us through an insightful conversation with Megan Studman, a new celebrant who has recently completed her certification with the Celebrant Institute. Megan talks about her journey, from her initial decision to become a celebrant during Melbourne's lockdowns to the completion of her Certificate 4 in Celebrancy. She shares the challenges and triumphs she ...

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December 13, 2023 18 mins

In this episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, Josh Withers interviews Amy McNeilly, a recent graduate from the Celebrant Institute. Amy, who works as a clinical dietician, pursued celebrancy to engage more with people, inspired by a celebrant she admired. The training was challenging, especially during the pandemic, taking two years to complete. She emphasizes the role's complexity and the importance of personalizing ceremonies. ...

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