Become a Legal Wedding Celebrant

A meaningful path into celebrancy.

Train online, develop your confidence and become a legally registered celebrant.

Deliver legal weddings

Following graduation and nomination, join the Register of Solemnisers and conduct legally recognised weddings.

Simple online platform

Work through your training on a clear, easy-to-use platform, with all your lessons and resources in one place.

We never take a percentage

Your ceremony fees are entirely yours. We never charge commission or take a percentage of the work you book.

How it works

From first lesson to legal weddings.

A flexible online course, practical experience and a clear pathway towards becoming a legally registered celebrant.

Train online with over 120 lessons

Learn at your own pace with clear lessons, videos and practical resources.

Put your training into practice

Write your own ceremonies and receive one-to-one tutor feedback.

Complete your final assessments

Deliver your ceremonies in person, and celebrate your graduation

Become a legal celebrant

Be nominated to join the Register of Solemnisers in Ireland and/or NI.

Learn at your own pace, with guidance at every step.

Explore the full journey

Hear from people just like you.

"I could still pinch myself. I already have bookings for this year and next. The sun not only came out, it absolutely shone."

Kim Grant

Ceremonies by Kim

"I have had the best experience. Huge support from start to finish which enabled me to make my dream a reality."

Collette Hussey

Celtic Heart Ceremonies

"Becoming a FuturFaith Minister has been one of the most fulfilling achievements in my life. I can't recommend FuturFaith enough."

Greg Traynor

Rev. Greg Traynor

"Their learning platform is second to none. By the time I had finished my training, I was oozing with confidence and on top of the world."

Debbie O'Neill

Hera Ceremonies

"FuturFaith is the full package. I highly recommend to any person who wants to become a registered solemniser."

Carmel Fitzgerald

West Coast Celebrants

"The course is fantastic and an absolute must if you are thinking about changing careers."

Karen O'Beirne

Timeless Ceremonies

"Excellent course from start to finish. I loved that it was online so I could work at my own pace while still receiving amazing support."

Mairead Fitzgerald

Radiant Ceremonies

Explore the course

Browse the lessons & topics covered throughout your training.

Wedding foundations

Video

The History of Weddings

Video

Marriage in Different Cultures

Video

Legal vs Non-Legal Weddings

+ more

Creating the ceremony

Video

Minister's Address

Video

Video

Attending Wedding Fairs & Events

Video

Creating Effective Content

Video

Search Engine Optimisation

Video

Creating a Google Business Profile

+ more

Advertising & Social Media

Meeting With Clients

Video

Managing Ceremony Drafts

+ more

Follow-up & reviews

Video

Managing Client Reviews

Video

Knowing When Not to Ask for a Review

+ more

Word processing software

Coming soon

Understanding Microsoft Word

Coming soon

Understanding Google Docs

Coming soon

Advanced Document Editing

Coming soon

Collaboration & Sharing

+ more

Documents & drafts

Video

Writing & Exporting Ceremonies

Video

Printing Ceremony Documents

Purpose & History of Naming Ceremonies

Video

The Meanings Behind Names

+ more

Planning & delivering the ceremony

Types of Funeral Ceremonies

Video

Funeral Venues

+ more

Preparing & delivering funerals

Healthy Nutrition

+ more

The FuturFaith Difference

More than just an online course.

You’ll train with real support, practical experience and a community that continues beyond graduation.

Personal tutor support

Train online through clear lessons and short quizzes, with detailed one-to-one feedback throughout.

Tutor feedback

Your latest assignment

Student and graduate community

Connect with people on the same journey and build relationships that continue after training.

Shadowing and practical experience

Observe a real ceremony, see how everything works on the day and learn directly from an experienced celebrant.

Learn more

Observe

Learn

Reflect

Events and continued development

Attend graduations, annual celebrations and further learning opportunities as part of the wider FuturFaith community.

All events

Graduation Day

Homestead House

Annual Ordination

Mingle & celebrate

Learn independently, but never feel like you're alone.

Explore our Help Centre

Receive enquiries directly from your profile.

Every graduate receives a free profile on our website, turning our web traffic into direct enquiries for you.

View celebrants

Train from the comfort of home

Train online at your own pace, from wherever you are. Less stress, and no expensive travel fees.

Join a thriving online network

Connect with students and graduates as you train, and learn from people on the same journey.

Test your knowledge

Short, simple quizzes throughout the course help to reinforce what you've been learning.

Book a quick chat with the team.

Celebrant training made simple.

A meaningful path into celebrancy.

Deliver legal weddings

Simple online platform

We never take a percentage

How it works

Train online with over 120 lessons

Put your training into practice

Complete your final assessments

Become a legal celebrant

Hear from people just like you.

Explore the course

Wedding foundations

The History of Weddings

Marriage in Different Cultures

Legal vs Non-Legal Weddings

Creating the ceremony

Minister's Address

Early Ceremony Enhancements

Readings & Prayers

The Vows & Rings

Love Story Details

Preparation & delivery

Legal Marriage Process

Presentation & Appearance

Verbal & Body Language

Business foundations

Goals & Business Planning

Registering Your Business

Trademarking Your Brand

Pricing & booking policies

Pricing Your Ceremonies

Booking Fees & Balances

Cancellations & Refunds

Payments & money management

Getting Started with Accounting

Setting Up Revolut

Sharing Payment Details

Building your brand

Choosing Your Brand Name

Creating Your Brand Logo

Creating Your Brand Slogan

Branded materials & media

Building Your Website

Creating an Introduction Video

Business Cards & Printed Materials

Marketing your services

Attending Wedding Fairs & Events

Creating Effective Content

Search Engine Optimisation

Creating a Google Business Profile

Advertising & Social Media

Planning & Running Advertisements

Understanding Google Ads

Instagram for Your Business

Enquiries & leads

Replying to Enquiries

Following Up on Leads

Working with clients

Digital Client Correspondence

Meeting With Clients

Managing Ceremony Drafts

Follow-up & reviews

Managing Client Reviews

Knowing When Not to Ask for a Review

Word processing software

Understanding Microsoft Word

Understanding Google Docs

Advanced Document Editing

Collaboration & Sharing

Documents & drafts

Writing & Exporting Ceremonies

Printing Ceremony Documents

Scheduling & organisation

Setting Up a Digital Calendar

Choosing your equipment

Choosing the Right Equipment

"Inside My Case" – Rev. Lorraine

Setup, transport & care

David's
Graduation

Karen's
Graduation

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