Origin and History
The designated Celebrant profession began during the early 1970s in Australia and New Zealand. The International Federation of Celebrancy organization estimates more than one million wedding ceremonies have been performed by Celebrants worldwide. See Celebrant (Australia).
Celebrancy is a growing occupation in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In 2007, the Celebrant profession was named by CNN and Money Magazine as the #3 best job for those over 50 and ready for a change.
Individuals and societies in North America and Europe have increasingly utilized the services of Celebrants, due to the needs of many diverse cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.
Read more about this topic: Celebrant Foundation And Institute
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