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Why I love being a Wedding Celebrant in South West UK
Every now and then it hits me how lucky I am to be a wedding celebrant in the South West UK. I mean, look at the photo above. Magic. There are parts of the country where weddings are beautiful. And then there is the South West. If you work as a wedding celebrant Dorset or anywhere across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, you quickly realise the scenery is doing half the work for you! This wedding, for example, was all about how the bride and groom had overcome major challenges to
Marcus Armstrong
Apr 82 min read


Written by Heart, not by Habit
Or, Why a Bespoke Wedding Ceremony Makes All the Difference So, you're looking for a Wedding Celebrant Near You? If you have recently become engaged, there is a good chance your search history has started to look something like this: “wedding celebrant near me”, “celebrant UK”, “wedding celebrant”, or perhaps “fun wedding ceremony ideas”. And there are alot of people coming up. You've got your directories, your instagram profiles, and reems and reems of websites, and before
Marcus Armstrong
Mar 286 min read


Small Moments Matter More Than Wedding Traditions
Or, Let’s Talk About Socks... Most people know what a wedding looks like. They can picture the white dress, the walk down the aisle, the photos, the speeches, the bit where someone cries unexpectedly and pretends it is hay fever. But very few people stop to ask a more interesting question: What is a wedding actually for? Because if it is just a performance, a sequence of traditions borrowed from other people’s days, then what makes it special? What makes it yours? I believe a
Marcus Armstrong
Jan 34 min read


Move Over Summer, Christmas is the Wedding Season for Me!
The cosy Christmas vibes of Hedsor House for James and Maeva's wedding were undeniable... When you think of weddings, your mind might...
Marcus Armstrong
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Why am I a Wedding Celebrant?
Just a quick read today! So we’re coming up on the end of the year and I’m sat in my little office with a steaming cup of tea in my Star...
Marcus Armstrong
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Creative Ceremony Layouts for Your Celebrant-Led Wedding: From Traditional to Totally Unique
When it comes to planning your celebrant-led civil ceremony, the layout of your ceremony space is just as important as the vows you exchange. Why? Because the way you arrange your space can completely transform the atmosphere, the experience for your guests, and even the emotions of the day. The beauty of working with a celebrant is that you’re not restricted to rigid layouts—you can think outside the box and create a space that reflects you . So, let’s dive into some of the
Marcus Armstrong
Dec 9, 20245 min read
THOUGHTS ON A LIFE LIVED IN WEDDINGS
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