Events

Join us for a wonderful day of celebrating our celebrant history, and a look into the future and how to produce wonderful and relevant ceremonies.

Where: Batman Hill on Collins (opposite Southern Cross Station in Collins Street).

 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION.

MEMBERS

$240 (Day programme and Dinner) 
$180 (Day Programme only) 

NON MEMBERS

$260 (Day programme and Dinner) 
$200 (Day Programme only) 

The Programme : 

We will start the day off with morning tea, followed by an introduction to our hard working committee members, both present and past. 

Yvonne Werner : "The Act.......in all its glory : how the 1961 Marriage Act came into being, and how it have evolved over the past 50 years."

Yvonne is a well respected OPD trainer, and her knowledge of the Act is second to none. 

Jan Tully : Are you available....? 

Jan was one of our original funeral celebrants and has conducted thousands of ceremonies over the years. Her tales of decades of celebrancy are extraordinary. 

Scott Broadbridge-Brown : “So you think you want to be a celebrant?… a talk on culture, technology and trying to figure out where all this stuff fits"

Scott is based in inner Sydney and brings an interesting perspective to being a celebrant in the current era. 

Wendy Haynes : "Crafting memorable ceremonies. "

Wendy is a renowned celebrant trainer, and author as well as an in demand speaker. Her courses in ceremony writing are always stimulating. 

Jenny Blain : "Dynamic Delivery" 

Jenny is the current Chairperson of Rostrum Australia and her presentation will explore ways to create engaging, dynamic ceremonies. 

John (Elvis) Collins and Alison Collins : The future for celebrancy right now! 

John and Alison are both celebrants as well as managing several other interests......all of which can contribute to their celebrancy gigs. They are a dedicated and focussed couple who are changing their business model one wedding at a time. 

Through our breaks you will have chances to take snaps for your socials, catch up with friends, as well as enjoy the programme.

The Evening Dinner.

Enjoy an evening of Poetry with the renowned Wendy Haynes, followed by entertainment with the fabulous John "Elvis" Collins. 

Dress Code : Something gold, or perhaps gold and black.........or even a 50th anniversary flourish! 

 

EARLY BIRD CUT OFF

1st July 2023

Final Bookings $280 until 20th July 2023.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund is available until 1st July 2023. 

 

Enjoy an evening of Poetry with the renowned Wendy Haynes, followed by entertainment with the fabulous John "Elvis" Collins. 

Dress Code : Something gold, or perhaps gold and black.........or even a 50th anniversary flourish! 

 

Join us for a live and interactive workshop with Yvonne Werner.

Yvonne has been a celebrant for over 20 years and is an accredited trainer that has been delivering celebrancy training for over 10 years. She is also one of the fabulous guest speakers we’ll be featuring at our upcoming conference!

In this informative workshop, you'll receive loads of valuable guidance and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about completing a Notice of Intended Marriage.