The Celebrant’s Champion Mentorship: What your Cert IV doesn’t teach you (but every new celebrant needs to know)
Why in-person mentorship is the missing piece for new celebrants.
Let’s be real for a moment, being a marriage celebrant is one of the most beautiful and rewarding roles out there. However, it can also feel wildly intimidating when you’re starting out.
You’ve completed your Certificate IV in Celebrancy. You’ve nailed the legalities. You’ve drafted your first ceremony script and bought a few new wedding day outfits. But then the wedding arrives and it hits you: you’re about to stand in front of a loved up couple, their crowd of excited guests and a whole lot of expectations...and no one’s really prepared you for what it’s like on the day.
If you’re a new or emerging celebrant, you might be wondering:
“Am I ready for this?”
“What if I mess it up?”
“How do I carry myself with confidence when I feel like an imposter?”
These questions are not just normal, they’re expected. And the truth is, no amount of eBooks, Facebook groups or YouTube videos can truly prepare you for the feeling of being in ceremony mode.
That’s why I created The Celebrant’s Champion, an in-person, on-the-job mentorship designed to walk beside you (literally) and help you deliver your ceremonies with confidence, presence and polish.
Why this mentorship matters now more than ever
In Australia, the celebrant industry is booming. But it’s also bursting at the seams with new professionals who feel underprepared and alone. Feel familiar? Your certificate is just the beginning. Real confidence in the role comes from real-world experience.
Here's what I’ve experienced throughout my 18 years as a Celebrant:
New celebrants are craving confidence, not just knowledge
We come out of our Celebrant training equipped with paperwork skills and a decent ceremony structure. But when it comes to holding space, handling guests, using a microphone, reading the room or managing the emotional weight of a wedding, that’s where the wobbles begin.
During my Celebrant journey, I’ve seen so much more than just loved up couples. I’ve had to dissolve family disputes, hold stranger’s babies, dodge dog spew mid ceremony and calm the nerves of complete strangers (Aunty Carol couldn’t keep the tears at bay!).
All this, while settling my own nerves, remembering my script, ensuring legalities are signed correctly, playing music at the right time and ALL the joyful tasks a Celebrant needs to do to ensure my couple loved every second of their ceremony!
That’s where I believe live, in-person feedback becomes invaluable. If you want to walk taller, speak clearer and connect more deeply after just one supported ceremony, I’m right here for it because I truly wish I had that when I started out in 2007.
The industry is saturated but it’s also lonely
There are plenty of celebrants, but not nearly enough support. Celebrancy can be an isolating profession. I clearly remember my early days, flying solo and unsure where to turn for advice or feedback. When I kicked off my Celebrant career, I wish I had someone there to say, “Hey, I’ll walk with you at your next wedding.”
That’s where The Celebrant’s Champion offers something radically different, not just mentorship, but companionship.
You’re not doing this alone! I’ve got you!
We all want premium mentorship for maximum growth, right? There’s a shift happening in the industry: celebrants are moving away from generic downloads and passive learning. We want real, immersive, embodied learning in the field, with someone we trust by our side.
This is mentorship that blends education with presence, training with trust and support with heart.
So, what is The Celebrant’s Champion?
It’s not a course. It’s not a Zoom session. It’s not another “how-to” checklist. It’s me, Stacey, your calm, experienced celebrant mentor with 18 years in the industry, physically attending your ceremony as your support, your Cele-buddy, your champion.
I capture you on video, take hand-written notes (because I’m old school) and I watch your pacing, posture and presence. Then I kindly and constructively brief you after the ceremony, so you know what’s working and where to level up. Because confidence doesn’t come from another template. Building confidence as a celebrant comes from experience and an experienced celebrant mentor by your side is pure gold.
This unique mentorship is perfect for:
Newly registered celebrants feeling underprepared for real weddings
Part-time celebrants transitioning into full-time work
Celebrants struggling with nerves, presence or audience engagement
Celebrants who want to refine their storytelling, timing and confidence
What you can expect ~ Depending on your chosen package, you’ll receive:
Pre-ceremony planning and mindset prep
Discreet attendance at your ceremony as your support person
Live performance notes and delivery audit
In-person debrief and personalised feedback summary
Email support
Resources for confidence
Access to tools and practices I’ve honed over 18 years
Choose your Celebrant’s Champion mentorship package:
Tier One: The Ceremony Champion – $499
The perfect place to start. This package includes attendance at one ceremony, full in-person support, feedback and an action plan to grow.
Perfect if: It’s your first (or second or third) wedding and you want expert eyes and steady support.
Tier Two: Shadow & Shine – $950
All the perks of Tier One plus an extra ceremony, email support between two ceremonies and confidence-boosting practices.
Perfect if: You want to walk away with tools you’ll use for every future ceremony.
Tier Three: The Confidence Series – $1,400
Three ceremonies, ongoing email support between three ceremonies and deep celebrant transformation.
Perfect if: You’re ready to transform your celebrant style, grow your business and own your space.
Why The Celebrant’s Champion mentorship works
When you’re in the thick of a wedding, with heart pounding, microphone on and everyone watching, it’s nearly impossible to be your own critic. You don’t know what you don’t know. But I do.
Through years of trial, error and many mistakes, I know what makes a ceremony land. I know what keeps guests engaged. I know what feels off and what feels magnetic and I’ll help you see that for yourself.
This mentorship is built on truth, trust and transformation.
You’ll walk away with:
Clear, kind feedback you can implement immediately
Renewed confidence and calm, even under pressure
Tools to improve tone, timing and storytelling
Practices to support you long-term
The unshakeable feeling of “I can do this.”
And a lifetime Cele-buddy who always has your back…me!
Are you ready to walk together with me as your Celebrant Mentor?
Let’s turn your phenomenal potential into presence. You don’t have to do your first wedding alone. You don’t need to “fake it till you make it.” You just need the right person beside you, quietly reminding you, you’ve got this.
Whether you’re preparing for your very first wedding or refining your craft after a few, I’m here to walk with you, support you and help you shine.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, then invest in your future and hire a celebrant mentor today…but not just any mentor, the best celebrant mentor!
You’ve got the heart.
You’ve got the passion.
Now let’s build the presence to match!
See you in the field,
Stacey x
P.S. Want a taste of what to expect? Check out my guide: “3 Mistakes New Celebrants Make (and how to fix them)”. It’s packed with practical tips and gentle reminders for your next ceremony.