In Australia, the number of registered marriage celebrants has surged by 20% since 2018, largely driven by a growing preference for non-religious ceremonies. Many of these celebrants are young, diverse individuals who often face their own challenges in finding love amidst the complexities of modern dating. The article highlights several celebrants sharing their personal experiences with love and relationships, illustrating how officiating weddings impacts their perspectives and choices in romantic partnerships. The increase in celebrants signifies changing cultural dynamics around love, marriage, and personal identity.
"I've always been obsessed with weddings, so becoming a celebrant felt like a perfect side hustle... My then boyfriend and I broke up a few months into the job... I'd watch couples take their vows and something in me knew he wasn't the right person for me for ever."
"The number of registered marriage celebrants in Australia has shot up by 20% since 2018, as demand for non-religious weddings and civil ceremonies grows... Celebrants are diverse... you'll find twenty- and thirtysomething celebrants conducting ceremonies in shorts, drag and cowboy boots."
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