The National
The National Celebrants' Convention
A full day of training, fresh ideas and good company for celebrants across the UK.
100+
Celebrants in the room
3rd
National convention
9-4
Exhibition open all day
1 day
Everything included
When
Date to be announced
Doors and exhibition from 9am, first session shortly after, finishing late afternoon.
The day
Connect, learn and grow with celebrants from across the UK
Expect a packed programme of talks and workshops, a busy exhibition of suppliers who understand our work, and plenty of time to talk with celebrants who do what you do.
Founded by Civil Ceremonies Ltd and now run by the Association of Independent Celebrants, the convention brings together celebrants and suppliers from both the wedding and funeral professions. Celebrants from all organisations and backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Talks and workshops
Two rooms running all day, so you build the programme that suits your work.
A busy exhibition
Suppliers who understand ceremony work, open from first coffee to close.
Lunch and refreshments
Hot and cold buffet lunch plus refreshments served throughout the day.
Handouts to keep
Speaker notes and resources, available to delegates after the day.
The atmosphere
A room full of people who get it
Getting there
Crowne Plaza Reading
Wharfedale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Reading RG41 5TS
Free on-site parking, a short hop from the M4 and five minutes from Winnersh Triangle station.
Venue and travel detailsStaying the night?
We have a delegate rate at the event hotel of £129 per room, double or single, including one breakfast. A partner's breakfast is £25 extra.
Quote CELEBRANT2026 when you call the reservations team directly on 0118 944 0444 or email reservations@cpreading.co.uk. The rate is only available when booking direct.
With thanks to our partners
Join us next year
Places are limited and tickets go quickly. Book yours and we'll send everything you need before the day.
Exhibiting or advertising? See the information pack on our speakers page.
Celebrants from every organisation are welcome.