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Association of Independent Celebrants The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) is the Trade Association for professional celebrants across the UK.

Our vision is to provide members with the support and resources they need in order for their celebrant career to thrive.

ā­Welcoming our new Presidential teamā­We were delighted to introduce our new AOIC Presidential team at the AOIC Annual Ga...
22/10/2026

ā­Welcoming our new Presidential teamā­

We were delighted to introduce our new AOIC Presidential team at the AOIC Annual Gala Dinner last week.

President: Rebecca Boothroyd
Vice President: Debi Robinson
2nd Vice President: Emma Sewell-Hunter

The team look forward to working with you over the year ahead and you can read an introduction from Rebecca Boothroyd below.

https://independentcelebrants.com/about-aoic

We also share our heartfelt thanks to our outgoing President, Brian Bull for his outstanding leadership, guidance and dedication over the past year.

We look forward to sharing more news with you over the coming weeks and a special thank you to each and every one of our members for your energy and commitment to our profession.

šŸ„‚AOIC Celebrant Awards 2026 - Results!A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the conference in Reading on Saturda...
19/10/2026

šŸ„‚AOIC Celebrant Awards 2026 - Results!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the conference in Reading on Saturday and for our annual Gala Dinner and Awards in the evening.

It was a fabulous night with wonderful company.

Thank you also to everyone who took the time to nominate Celebrants who go above and beyond and deserve extra special recognition, for this year's awards.

It was an incredible field and huge congratulations to all winners and runners-up - your special moment in the spotlight is so well deserved.

šŸ†Outstanding Couple and Family Celebrant
Winner: Marcus Armstrong
Runner-up: Diane Craig

šŸ†Outstanding Funeral Celebrant
Winner: David Miles
Runner-up: Gemma Godivala

šŸ†Outstanding Contribution to Celebrancy: The Debbie Brooke Award
Winner: Glenda Procter
Runner up: Debi Robinson

šŸ†The AOIC Member Recognition Award
Winner: Paul Maull

https://independentcelebrants.com/aoic-awards

We look forward to doing it all again next year!

Winner photographs courtesy of the amazing Black Magic Studios.

19/10/2026

The Association of Independent Celebrants announces that Simon McGowan has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer to concentrate on developing and expanding his own celebrant business.

The Directors thank Simon for his contribution to the Association and wish him success in the future.

The Association remains committed to supporting its members and continuing its work across the independent celebrant profession.

17/10/2026

A brilliant two days, time to unwind with the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, thank you so much to all our speakers, guests, sponsors and everyone who has come to support us!

17/10/2026

A huge thank you to David Weatherley with the British Sign Language Society for coming down to talk about using sign language to communicate with families at both weddings and funerals.

17/10/2026

A pleasure to have the one and only Aled Jones speaking today on his role as a wedding celebrant!

17/10/2026

Onto our second day and the AOIC Conference, we hope youā€™ve all had a wonderful time and are looking forward to this eveningā€™s Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.

16/10/2026

First day of the National Celebrants' Convention is well under way with some fantastic speakers and plenty more to come over today and tomorrow!

šŸ“£ FINAL CALL - National Celebrants' Convention TOMORROW and AOIC Annual Conference - SATURDAY!It's your last chance to j...
15/10/2026

šŸ“£ FINAL CALL - National Celebrants' Convention TOMORROW and AOIC Annual Conference - SATURDAY!

It's your last chance to join us for these two fabulous back-to-back events in Reading bringing Celebrants together.

Don't miss our line up of inspirational high-calibre speakers including star-turned-celebrant Aled Jones and plenty of networking opportunities.

šŸŽ«Last chance for tickets: https://independentcelebrants.com/aoic-conference

Thank you to our fabulous event partner Obitus and event sponsors
Westerleigh Group

See you tomorrow and Saturday!

šŸ“£SPEAKER: Bernadette Chapman, Wedding Business Growth Consultantā­Stop Competing, Start Standing Out!ā­Don't miss your cha...
14/10/2026

šŸ“£SPEAKER: Bernadette Chapman, Wedding Business Growth Consultant

ā­Stop Competing, Start Standing Out!ā­

Don't miss your chance to hear from Bernadette at the National Celebrants' Convention THIS FRIDAY 16 October in Reading.

Bernadette will uncover what truly sets you apart - beyond scripts, ceremonies or packages.

The full-day convention is packed with inspiring insight, tips and practical sessions.

See the full itinerary for the day and the AOIC Annual Conference the following day in the images.

šŸŽ«There's still time to get tickets for both events
Find out more at:
https://independentcelebrants.com/aoic-conference

Are you joining us in Reading? Please comment below. We can't wait to see you!

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