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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.
Benefits of Membership
We offer celebrants a comprehensive package of membership benefits, including:
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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.
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
New Members
£200 for the first year- Full insurance
- Website listing
- Monthly CPD sessions
- AOIC name badge
- AOIC support
- 20% off website design
Corporate Membership
£200 per member, per year- Full insurance
- Website listing
- Monthly CPD sessions
- AOIC name badges
- AOIC support
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.
Are Australian marriage laws better than ours?
Wedding Law Reform Webinar: Time to take action!
On 18th October 2023 the AOIC held an open webinar to give an update on wedding law reform and invite collaboration from everyone who wants to see
Church of England rejects call for more inclusive weddings
The Church of England has hit out against the Law Commission’s proposals for wedding law reform in several newspapers, claiming the reforms would
Latest News and Blogs
Wedding Law Reform – Help us campaign for change
In July 2022 the Law Commission published its long-awaited final report into wedding law reform in England and Wales. Its recommendations to
Introducing the new AOIC President
The recent annual conference and AGM of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) saw Halifax celebrant Jeff Heaton proud to take the helm as
Celebrant Charles Russell publishes collection of funeral resources
Award-winning independent celebrant Charles Russell has published a new book called Suggestions for a Funeral Service, which contains a collection of
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.