Celebrants Academy:
Professional Training, Practice & Mentoring
Celebrant Training in Portugal
Learn to turn careful listening into personal ceremony writing and bring those words to life with confidence. A practical course in creating and leading meaningful symbolic ceremonies.
Delivered by Celebrantes – Bespoke Ceremonies® by CONPLAN, with a team of three trainers and the experience of Anabela Lança, a celebrant accredited by the Academy of Professional Celebrants (UK). The course is taught in Portuguese.
What the course covers
- The celebrant’s role, professional ethics and the meaning of ceremonies.
- Voice, diction, posture and non-verbal communication.
- Symbolic weddings, personalisation and ceremony coordination.
- Listening, interviewing and working with couples and families.
- Ceremony scripts, vows and symbolic acts.
- Inclusive language and bilingual ceremonies.
- Using AI to support writing while protecting privacy and retaining your own voice.
- Practical simulations, reflection and feedback from the trainers.
Format and fees
7 November 2026 to 23 January 2027.
25 taught hours: two five-hour sessions in Lisbon and six live online sessions of two and a half hours via Zoom.
In-person sessions on 7 November and 23 January. Online sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, according to the course timetable.
Taught in Portuguese, with up to 12 participants.
€495
Payable in two instalments of €247.50: on enrolment and by 2 November 2026.
Enquire about the course and future editionsWho Is the Course For?
New Celebrants
For those who want to begin working as professional celebrants and are looking for structured training, strong writing skills and practical preparation for conducting ceremonies.
Professionals Exploring a New Direction
For professionals from events, education, theatre, tourism, communications, journalism, literature and the social sciences who would like to make celebrancy a new career direction or complement their existing work.
Practising Celebrants
For celebrants who already conduct ceremonies and want to strengthen their writing, delivery, professional practice and ethical approach through further training and reflection.
Individual Mentoring & Script Supervision
For practising celebrants and professionals looking for support with specific aspects of their work, we offer individual mentoring sessions, script review and guidance on ceremony preparation and delivery.
Script Review & Feedback
Detailed review of ceremony scripts in progress, with attention to structure, clarity, pace, language and the suitability of each element within the ceremony.
Voice, Presence & Delivery
Practical work on voice, diction, pace, presence and communication, adapted to the ceremony and the individual needs of each celebrant.
One-Off Session or Ongoing Support
Individual online sessions, available either as one-off consultations or as ongoing mentoring, according to each professional's objectives.
Mentoring: From Writing to Delivery
Being asked to conduct the wedding ceremony of friends or family is a deeply meaningful gesture of trust. Yet standing before them as they make their commitment requires more than affection and good intentions: it also requires the confidence to hold that space with calm, clarity and respect.
From Writing to Delivery is an intensive individual mentoring session designed to help you prepare both the ceremony and the way you will conduct it, giving you the structure, practical guidance and confidence to make the occasion personal, meaningful and well prepared.
Ceremony Structure & Script Writing
Structuring the ceremony, selecting stories and memories, choosing meaningful symbolic elements and developing a natural, personal script that avoids clichés.
Voice, Breathing & Emotion
Practical guidance on voice, diction, pace and pauses, together with techniques for managing emotion while maintaining confidence and continuity throughout the ceremony.
Presence & Ceremony Delivery
Practical preparation for using a microphone and reading stand, positioning yourself in relation to the couple and their guests, and handling unexpected moments calmly on the day.
How Does the Mentoring Session Work?
A personalised individual working session, available online via Zoom or in person in Lisbon, including direct review and refinement of the ceremony script you will be delivering.
Enquire via WhatsAppFrequently Asked Questions About the Training
Practical information about applications, course structure, methodology and the certificate awarded.
Do I need previous experience to join the course?
No previous experience as a celebrant is required. The course is designed both for those beginning their journey in professional celebrancy and for people from creative, social, educational, communications, literary, events or tourism backgrounds who would like to develop celebrancy as part of their professional practice.
How do the online and in-person sessions work?
The hybrid format combines 15 hours of live online sessions via Zoom with 10 hours of intensive in-person workshops in Lisbon. The practical sessions focus on voice, body language, confident delivery and the simulation of ceremonies.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who successfully complete the theoretical modules and practical assessments will receive a certificate from Academia de Celebrantes Portugal. The training programme is developed in partnership with the Academy of Professional Celebrants (APC UK) and informed by established professional practice.
What support is available after completing the course?
Details of the professional network, ongoing support and post-training mentoring programme will be announced in September, when enrolment officially opens.
What are the payment and enrolment conditions?
The total course fee is €495 and may be paid in full on enrolment or in two instalments of €247.50. Places are limited to allow for individual guidance and close mentoring throughout the course.