About

Australian Wedding Celebrants is the quality benchmark for wedding celebrants in Australia. We exist to help couples find the right celebrant with confidence — and to recognise and celebrate the celebrants who’ve proven their professionalism.

Recognition, not awards

Our tier system is not an awards process. There are no judges, no nominees, and no competition between celebrants. Instead, we recognise individual achievement. When a celebrant submits documented evidence that they’ve reached a level of professionalism and industry support beyond what’s expected — verified experience, qualifications, insurance, reviews, and community contribution — we award that tier and celebrate the accomplishment.

Our three tiers — Registered, Endorsed, and Luminary — each represent a proven level of professional excellence. Every celebrant in our directory is on the Attorney-General’s register of Commonwealth authorised marriage celebrants. From there, higher tiers reflect real, measurable achievement that we’re proud to recognise.

For couples

Choosing a celebrant is one of the most personal decisions in your wedding planning. Our tier system gives you a clear, trustworthy signal. A Luminary celebrant has 7+ years of experience, 20+ couple reviews, 10+ vendor reviews, and recognised industry contribution. An Endorsed celebrant has proven qualifications, insurance, 100+ ceremonies, and client satisfaction. Every Registered celebrant is a verified, active marriage celebrant. You can browse with confidence knowing these tiers are earned, not bought.

For celebrants

We believe the work you’ve done deserves to be celebrated. The qualifications you’ve earned, the couples you’ve served, the professional development you’ve invested in, the respect you’ve built in the industry — these things matter. Our tiers exist so that when you’ve gone beyond expectations, there’s a way to recognise that and share it with the world. If you meet the criteria, submit your documentation and let us celebrate what you’ve achieved.

A community built on quality

Australian Wedding Celebrants is a community-driven group dedicated to raising the standard of celebrancy across Australia. We’re committed to quality, transparency, and supporting celebrants to be better at what they do.

From Tasmania to the Top End, from beachside ceremonies to heritage venues, we celebrate the diversity and dedication of Australia’s wedding celebrants.