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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: January 2026

"The perfect blend of love and laughter." Leila & Ryan - 2024

Reimagine what your ceremony can be!

Gone are dusty old words and bland templates; with me, everything is completely original. I take the traditional and put a modern, joyful and personal twist on it: based on your unique love story.

Now, don't get me wrong, it's a serious day with a serious commitment, but it should also be happy, and fun! I will never deliver a boring ceremony!

It's all about using humour and laughter to enhance the emotion of the wedding day, weaving a line between serious and funny to create something truly unique: like you!

I don't use checklists or forms to gather information; instead, we just chat! You tell me how you see the day, then you tell me some stories, and I do the rest. And it's always the little things that matter most.

Then, I will take those little things and weave them through the very structure of the ceremony, creating something new and exciting, emotional, funny, personal, and yours. Always and completely yours.

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"A celebrant who genuinely cares and creates something unforgettable." Chantel & Adam - 2024

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Real Examples

  • An intimate wedding where the couple exchanged vows promising to remember to load the dishwasher and pick up their socks!
  • An illustrious, sparkling celebrity wedding at Christmas that was featured in Hello! Magazine. We stripped away the circus and it all became simple, focussing on the people and not the spangles; and how it all started with a dodgy cup of tea.
  • An immersive fairy masquerade at an old pub, welcoming people from all over the world to a dimension created by stories, celebrating two people's love of fantasy and how that brought them together.

This is the most personal day of your life, and I use laughter, joy and your stories to create something that celebrates who you are as a couple!

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"Thank you, Marcus, you are the best Ceremony officiant we have ever worked with." - Magic Day Events -2025

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So, why me?

Well, I create story-based ceremonies in a way that no one else can.

As a professional screewriter and experienced celebrant, I put complex, tried and tested story structure to work on your ceremony to produce something that no one else can, that your guests will never forget, and that feels perfectly like you :)

But mainly, check out the reviews. My wonderful couples will tell you in a way I can't what having me as a Celebrant is like, and they all agree that it's pretty good :)

I am very proud of the ceremonies I create, and if you think we might be a good fit, hit the message button and let's find out :)

Send a no-obligation enquiry today, and let's see how amazing your ceremony can be!

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"His warmth, charm, and authenticity shone through every word, making the entire experience feel effortless and joyful." - Patsy & Chris - 2025

Frequently asked questions

Language:

English

Religion:

Non-religious/humanist

Type:

Celebrant
Officiant
Master of ceremonies
Toastmaster

Served in

Dorset, East Central London, Hampshire, Surrey and Wiltshire

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Reviews for Marcus Armstrong - The Storyteller Celebrant

Roderick
Roderick Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just exceptional...

I feel it's important to qualify this with the fact that I've attended hundreds of weddings as a professional photographer. Marcus is the best I've ever seen and when I needed someone to take care of a big day of my own, there was literally no one else who could even come close.

Let's talk facts for a minute. Marcus is exceptionally professional, articulate and he can really project his voice. The degree to which Marcus honours these traits elevates him.

However... it's the emotional side that really, really showcases how wonderful a soul he is and why having him is, I would argue, essential.

He took time (and a very long drive) to come and sit with my wife and I to really understand the connection. To hear our stories and what made us as a family, unique.

He then managed to weave together the most beautiful, heartwarming and emotive service, I've ever seen.

His words will echo and resonate with us for years to come and that is something that places him firmly above any other options.

If you're sat on the fence, please don't. Reach out to him and you'll be greeted with immediate warmth and his incredible humour and when it's your time to stand before your guests, they, along with you will be absolutely blown away by this man and his talent.

Words don't do him justice which is ironic really as he does justice to words on a regular basis...
Chris
Chris Sent on 11/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Marcus was nothing short of amazing, he’s exceptional at what he does and the service he provides from start to finish is outstanding. He clearly takes great pride in his relationship with his clients, he took great efforts to make our ceremony personal to us which meant it couldn’t have been more memorable. We adored every moment he created and we were overwhelmed with how magical he made it for us. To put it simply, Marcus was born to do his craft and it shows!
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Cathy Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic day, fantastic Celebrant.

Marcus is very professional, very smart & one of the nicest people I have met. Our daughter’s wedding was most definitely enhanced by having Marcus officiate! I would recommend without hesitation.
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Audreylondon10 Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding celebrant

It was an absolute pleasure working with Marcus as the celebrant for a high-profile wedding featured in HELLO!.

He was calm, impeccably professional, and has a truly superb voice that elevated the entire ceremony. Incredibly versatile, he can craft anything from a beautifully traditional ceremony to something completely original and personal.

He goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful suggestions that genuinely enhance the moment, while remaining a lot of fun to work with. A true delight and someone I would recommend without hesitation.

Audrey Ametis, luxury wedding planner.
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Theo Sent on 24/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Celebrant Service

Marcus did an outstanding job as our celebrant. The speech he wrote was exactly the tone we were after - it was funny yet sincere. What was especially helpful for us was that Marcus was very responsive when it came to iterating on the first draft of the speech, and made all the requested changes very quickly. On the day, he gave a great delivery. Many of our guests commented that he was a great speaker, and some even thought he was a friend of ours given the personal nature of the speech. We would definitely recommend Marcus to anyone looking for a celebrant.
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Liam Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our amazing Story Teller & MC - Marcus Armstrong

Finding a great celebrant is such an important part of your wedding, if not one of the most important.
We stumbled across Marcus on Hitched after quite a long search, and we are so happy we held out until we found him.
Less than a couple of minutes in to our initial chat we knew he was the right person for us. It felt like we were chatting to a friend we had known for years.
Over the months leading up to the wedding Marcus helped us create the most amazing ceremony. There was laughter, there was tears. It was the perfect balance of both.
The storytelling is what makes Marcus so special. He really gets to know you, and portrays the journey of your story - From the moment you met, until the moment you are standing together getting married.
We had so many people coming up to us saying how amazing the ceremony was.
Marcus also offers a master of ceremonies package, which is 100% worth doing. Your guests already see him as a familiar and friendly face, and he was so brilliant at ensuring the day flowed smoothly. Thank you again Marcus! X
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Hayley Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marcus was our perfect cup of tea

from start to finish Marcus was just wow, he truely took the time to get to know us as a couple to make the start of our day so personal! We felt like we had known him for years even tho we had never met! We had planned our wedding from Austraila and Marcus was so unbelivably helpful even helping us with finding a venue!. The ceremony was funny, romantic and captured the essesence of our relationship perfectly. Thankyou again for being apart of our day. You really were our cup of tea x
Patsy
Patsy Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You will not find better then Marcus Armstrong!

Marcus Armstrong was an absolute dream to work with and made our wedding day unforgettable. We booked him just a week before our wedding, and the moment we saw him on a video, we knew he was the one. After months of searching for someone who truly understood our vibe, Marcus immediately felt like the perfect fit. He completely understood us and took our love story to a whole new level in a way that felt so personal and heartfelt.
The ceremony itself was beyond anything we could have imagined. Marcus crafted a beautifully personal and emotional experience that had our guests laughing, crying, and completely captivated from start to finish. Even some of the more traditional guests, who weren’t sure what to expect from a celebrant-led ceremony, were blown away. His warmth, charm, and authenticity shone through every word, making the entire experience feel effortless and joyful.
Marcus also MC’d the day, checking in with guests, keeping the schedule flowing, and adding that perfect touch of personality and humor. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt welcome, engaged, and comfortable. We were constantly asked how we met him and how long he had been our friend, which is just a testament to how amazing he is as he had only known us a week. But by the end of the day, it felt like he wasn’t just our celebrant but a true friend.
He brought so much joy, laughter, and love to our wedding day, and we genuinely cannot imagine it without him. Marcus isn’t just a celebrant, he’s a storyteller, a host, and someone who makes every couple and guest feel truly special. If you want a ceremony and wedding experience that will be remembered forever, Marcus is absolutely the one. ❤️
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Becky Sent on 18/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Naming ceremony

Marcus is (as he says!) the ultimate storyteller! We met Marcus and told him our story of adopting our little girl and buying her the Charlie Mackesy book and from there he took us on an amazing journey. The ceremony made us laugh, made us cry and feel every emotion in between. It was a day we will never forget and better than we ever thought it would be. We look forward to showing our little girl when she is older. Our guests were swept up in the story and every single one has told us how lovely the ceremony was. Both our girls were actively included in the ceremony but Marcus was also ready in case they were distracted by anything! Marcus is genuinely one of the nicest people I have met. He listened to us and included every detail of the personal stories we gave him. We cannot thank him enough for the beautiful day he gave our family.
Chantel
Chantel Sent on 13/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Marvelous

Marcus was truly the best celebrant we could have asked for. He went above and beyond—not only delivering the most beautiful, heartfelt ceremony that perfectly captured our story and emotions, but also stepping in almost like a planner on the day itself. He made sure everyone was where they needed to be, kept things running seamlessly, and brought such warmth and calm energy to the whole experience. His speech was thoughtful, funny, and deeply personal; our guests absolutely adored him and were so happy to engage with him throughout the day. It was all completely magical, and we can’t recommend him highly enough to anyone looking for a celebrant who genuinely cares and creates something unforgettable.
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Chase Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant Officiant

Marcus made our wedding day so special. He took the time to learn our story and craft a personalized keynote that the guests really enjoyed. He’s a gifted speaker. Marcus also provided guidance around a few lovely rituals we included in the ceremony (quaiche, knot-tying, ring bearers). He’s an absolute professional and we highly recommend him. Enjoy the process!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 05/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully personal ceremony

When we started looking for celebrants for our wedding we knew we wanted something a bit more different and liked Marcus's focus on storytelling. He put a lot of effort into helping us figure out what kind of ceremony we wanted, including a venue visit, coming up with new ideas to go with the vibe we wanted to create, and keeping us up to date on the progress. The ceremony ended up being so personal and fitting to us that many guests assumed Marcus had known us for years - it wasn't just the content and writing that impressed everyone, but the fantastic delivery as well. We've received so many compliments on the ceremony and really couldn't have made a better choice for a celebrant.
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Samuel Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marcus was excellent!

Marcus is wonderfully charismatic and was a delight to work with from day one. He was incredibly professional, warm and welcoming of all of our ideas. He dealt with a couple of problems beforehand and on the day with extraordinary elan. The ceremony he prepared for us was the perfect balance of funny, heartfelt and touching. Lots of our guests mentioned how wonderful he had been. Anyone looking for a celebrant couldn't go wrong talking to Marcus.
Arielle
Arielle Sent on 25/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G MC and Speech Writer

We are so grateful that we chose Marcus as the MC for our wedding day. He went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we were taken care of at every step. Not only was he professional and attentive, but he was also such a joy to be around—many of our guests even went out of their way to compliment him.

There was some behind-the-scenes difficulties on the day itself, and Marcus (along with our other wonderful vendors) ensured that we never felt it. Thanks to him, the entire experience felt seamless. He even made special touches happen, like surprising my friend and cousin with birthday balloons, which went such a long way.

Marcus also helped us with our vows and my husband's speech, making the process fun, easy and stress-free. The results were beautiful and heartfelt—exactly what we had hoped for.

We couldn’t recommend Marcus more highly. He was an essential part of making our day as special and memorable as it was.
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 22/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sophie & Marcus Wilson - August 2025

Our wedding was always going to be the most cherished day of our lives, but Marcus made it truly unforgettable - not just for us, but for all of our guests. From the moment we met, he took the time to really get to know us and our families. He explored our hopes, quirks, and even our hesitations, supporting all of our ideas while bringing his own creativity to the table.

The result was a ceremony that was beautifully personal, unique, and full of charm - it completely blew our guests away. Marcus is such a gentle, funny, kind, and generous soul, and we feel so grateful to have found him. We’re already looking forward to booking him again for our first baby’s naming ceremony.

Thank you for everything, Marcus. You are a total legend, with an extraordinary amount of talent and grace. Until next time!

Mr & Mrs Wilson (Sophie & Marcus)
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