Hi, I'm Mark

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I love working with kind-hearted and fun-loving people to create wedding and commitment ceremonies crafted with creativity, fun and heart.

My ceremonies are filled with story and personality - the things you actually care about - and they are carefully crafted around the needs of you and your guests to ensure they are inclusive and personal.

Let’s put you and your unique story and personality at the centre of your wedding experience.

I offer a free, relaxed and informal 30-minute chat to any couples curious to learn how we might create your personalised ceremony together. By the end of our chat, you'll be clear on whether I’m the right fit for you. Visit my website to make contact and arrange a call. Looking forward to meeting you!

Mark (he/him)

We didn’t know what a celebrant was when we first came across Mark at a local wedding fair. Our first impressions were that he was super-friendly and had a sincere and calming aura about him - everything you’d want from someone conducting your wedding ceremony!

He guided us through the whole process with several meetings (in person and online) where he would get to know us better through the sharing of stories and the key moments in our relationship, helping us connect the major themes.

The wedding ceremony was beautifully crafted - everything from the song choices, the sharing of our story, the promises, ring exchange and confetti was all carefully thought out with Mark’s guidance. We even decided to do something unusual and creative when reciting our promises, with Mark’s encouragement.

Mark was very supportive and open to our thoughts throughout the whole process. We had a mix of traditional and non-traditional elements and never felt any pressure to fulfil any criteria, which is just what we wanted. A few of our guests afterwards commented that the ceremony was “so beautiful and SO Tina and Alvin”, which of course is the biggest compliment.

We’re so happy that Mark turned what would otherwise be a dry admin process into something so special and memorable! Mark is not just a celebrant but a creative, heart-warming professional who delivered the script in the most genuine and personal way. In the end, the ceremony felt like it was delivered from a friend, rather than an officiant. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Mark again.

— Alvin & Christina

We reached out to Mark after finding him on the internet while searching for a queer-friendly celebrant for our upcoming wedding. Mark has one of the most grounded, calming presences we have ever come across. This enabled real connection and honesty for our many subsequent meetings with him, which allowed him to get to the essence of us and our story, to forge the perfect ceremony for us. His warmth, professionalism and humour put us at ease right away.

From the very first call he took the time to listen and truly understand our love story and vision for our day. He took our conversations and translated them into the most beautiful ceremony, that our guests are still talking about. His communication is excellent; he explained each step of the ceremony preparations, so we were always clear as to where we were in the process and what he or we needed to do as next steps.

Mark crafted a ceremony for us that was personal, heartfelt, and reflected our unique personalities. It was clear how much he cared about making our day special; it truly meant the world to us. On the wedding day itself, Mark exuded a calming presence that kept us grounded and relaxed. He delivered the ceremony with humour, love and emotion, our guests are still constantly commenting on how beautiful and touching it was. Everyone fell a little bit in love with Mark on our day and so many were amazed that Mark had been a complete stranger only a couple of months before our ceremony, such was his openness of spirit and the connection he made.

We can't thank him enough for creating such a magical moment that we will cherish forever. If you're looking for a celebrant who is not only professional and amazing at his job, but also warm, personable, and dedicated to making your wedding ceremony perfect, snap him up!

— Kirsten & Sarah

We cannot say enough to capture how truly special Mark is, how wonderfully talented he is and just how incredible he was at really making our wedding day perfect. Mark made our ceremony unforgettable, weaving our love story - that was so fun to reminisce when we first met him - into a beautiful narrative, filled with laughter and heartfelt moments that had everyone smiling and tearing up.

Mark's expertise and genuine passion for what he does shines through in every aspect of his work. He went above and beyond for us so much and so often. If you're looking for a wedding celebrant who is understanding, adaptable, supportive, and wonderful to work with, Mark is the one. We couldn't be happier with our choice - we knew that from the moment we first met Mark and know it all the more now that our wedding has been and gone - and we wholeheartedly recommend him to other couples planning their special day. Thank you, Mark, for making our wedding day so incredible.

— Jack & Kate

Mark was beyond incredible. So many of our guests commented that it was one of the most special and personal ceremonies they had been to. Mark crafted a ceremony that was an authentic reflection of both me and John. It was silly and sincere, fun and emotional.

In the lead up Mark helped recalibrate us, encouraged us, made us feel excited and secure. The ceremony was not one of the things we were worried about as we knew it was in such good hands!

He also gave us a keepsake script so we can relive it over again. The best day, the best celebrant. Sounds cheesy but in our experience both were true.

— Celeste & John

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Mark Caffrey (he/him)

Where I work

I'm based in Hastings and deliver ceremonies across Sussex, London, Kent and N Ireland. I’m happy to travel abroad for my couples. For naming and affirmation ceremonies I tend to work in Sussex or Central London.

Fees from...

Please visit my website to arrange a relaxed discovery chat and get a quote tailored to your needs and ceremony location.

How to contact me
Email

hello@markcaffrey.co.uk

Website

www.markcaffrey.co.uk

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