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Association of Independent Celebrants

The trade association for independent celebrants

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Welcome to the Association of Independent Celebrants

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) is a vibrant and forward-thinking Trade Association for professional celebrants across the UK.

As the registered trade association for celebrants, our objective is to provide our members with the support and resources they need in order to create truly special ceremonies for every one of their clients. This includes offering a huge number of membership benefits to all celebrant members, along with assistance for newly trained celebrants for as long as they feel they need it.

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Independent celebrant and AOIC member Jenny Edwards conducting an outdoor wedding

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Benefits of Membership

We offer celebrants a comprehensive package of membership benefits, including:



Support & CPD

We provide our members with the support and CPD resources they need to be the most professional celebrants in the UK and overseas.


Insurance

All members are covered by the AOIC's public liability and professional indemnity insurance for all their celebrant-related work.


Promotion

Every member has a comprehensive listing on our website, placed under every county or country in which they are prepared to work.


Perks & Discounts

Via our links with Aura Funerals, Guides for Brides and more, members receive priority bookings and discounts on a range of services.

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Well-chosen words, thoughtfully spoken

Our code of practice means that the AOIC is home to some of the most competent and highly skilled celebrants in the business. Members can be sure of as much support and guidance as they need throughout their career. While couples and families can be assured of a truly beautiful ceremony delivered with professional service.

Become a member

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Supporting you on your celebrant journey

The AOIC is an entirely not-for-profit organisation, meaning that 100% of our membership fees are invested for the benefit of members.

We are here to support our members throughout the whole of their celebrant career and warmly welcome new members at all times. We are also pleased to offer a discounted rate to all new members for their first year with us.

Ongoing Membership

£300 per year
  • Full insurance
  • Website listing
  • Monthly CPD sessions
  • AOIC name badge
  • AOIC support
Full benefits

New Members

£200 for the first year
  • Full insurance
  • Website listing
  • Monthly CPD sessions
  • AOIC name badge
  • AOIC support
  • 20% off website design
Full benefits

Corporate Membership

£200 per member, per year
  • Full insurance
  • Website listing
  • Monthly CPD sessions
  • AOIC name badges
  • AOIC support
Full benefits

Our Ceremonies

Our members perform a wide range of ceremonies, working with couples and families to plan a meaningful occasion whatever milestone they are marking. Below are some of the most popular ceremonies we conduct.

Wedding Law Reform

The AOIC eagerly awaits the Government's response to the Law Commission recommendations for wedding law reform. We hope this will pave the way towards legally recognising celebrant-led weddings. Below is a selection AOIC news articles relating to wedding law reform.


Love is all around …

THE question of legalising marriage for humanist celebrants has again been asked, this time in the House of Lords by Baroness Thornton. She asked

View all posts on wedding law reform

Latest News and Blogs


A highly professional, supportive and forward-thinking association that has greatly enriched my career as a celebrant.

It’s the best place a professional independent celebrant can go for optimal insurance, support and promotion.

Being part of the AOIC is so important to me. The CPD programmes are diverse, there is support for my emotional health and they keep us informed and engaged on the issues in our world.

Brilliant support, covering insurance and practical needs through to campaigning on matters important to celebrants.

In my new role as an independent celebrant, joining the AOIC was the best decision I have made.

It’s great to know that the AOIC is always there for me. It really supports its members in whatever they need.

Joining the AOIC was definitely the right thing to do for my business. There is always someone there to support, guide and help.