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Hello! I’m Claire and this is my UK wedding blog.
I’m a calligrapher, a marketeer, a lover of the beauty of weddings. I love the creativity weddings spark in everyone involved and that’s why English Wedding blog is here!
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February 4, 2012: Wedding inspiration board — winter berriesYesterday I shared a 'berry' lovely winter wedding inspiration shoot by Hannah from Lifeline Photography. Today's post is a more… .
February 3, 2012: Wedding planning or work?I'm sure if you've got something really important to finish it can wait five minutes. There's an hour or two left before more… .
February 3, 2012: Wedding inspiration blog — winter berriesI've been waiting so long for a cold snap. I pictured myself blogging all wrapped up and toasty, with glistening icicles more… .
February 2, 2012: The Elite: Allister Freeman interviewAllister Freeman is a top UK reportage wedding photographer & photojournalist - his photography has a tranquility and a more… .& Jean-Luc’s Cambridge wedding">
& Jean-Luc’s Cambridge wedding"/>February 1, 2012: Picture perfect — Liza & Jean-Luc’s Cambridge weddingEveryone wants to know who will photograph a wedding photographer's wedding. I featured Alice and Jamie's wedding on the blog& Jean-Luc’s Cambridge wedding"> more… .
January 31, 2012: We met at primary school… a Welsh weddingThere's nothing like a real love story to brighten up a cold morning... and Alice and Jamie's story is a lovely one. Both more… .
January 30, 2012: Your First Dance – a 5 point checklistFor some couples even the thought of the 'first dance' induces a state of blind panic whilst for others the whole world’s more… .
January 28, 2012: New sponsor welcome… Helena Rose WeddingsI'm delighted to be adding new types of wedding suppliers to my sponsors. Today I'm introducing wedding planner Helena Rose - more… .
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Category Archives: Advice
Your First Dance – a 5 point checklist
“The First Dance” Photo credit: Geoff Reardon (click to see Jean-Luc & Liza’s wedding)
For some couples even the thought of the ‘first dance’ induces a state of blind panic whilst for others the whole world’s a stage. Of course the majority of couples fall somewhere in between but whatever your attitude to this time-honoured tradition may be, a little planning in advance can go a long way.
What’s wrong with the wedding industry — and how YOU can fix it
This is what English Wedding blog is all about. As well as lots of lovely real weddings, the blog was born because of my deep-rooted annoyance at our little industry. Brides, grooms: welcome to our twisted and sometimes beautiful little world. Wedding suppliers: you’ve heard bits of this before — but never quite so publicly. Awareness of the issues in the wedding industry is the first step towards change, and we need to start looking at and fixing problems before the financial and emotional pressures get too much.
Posted in Advice, english weddings, wedding industry Tagged expensive weddings, money and weddings, wedding industry 100 Comments
Wedding planning workshop
Planning a wedding — it must be one of the hardest projects in a girl’s life! Second to A-Levels, wedding planning must take so much time and effort — I honestly don’t know how you all do it. For some of you, wedding planners will be the answer. But did you know there’s a very affordable way to get a wedding planner’s knowledge in your own head? Over to Julie Dawson aka The Wedding Genie to tell you more…
Bridal Workshops 12th February and 25th March: Plan Like a Professional
- Have you just got engaged or know a friend who has?
For wedding guests everywhere
Two questions: who is a wedding day about? who is a wedding day for?
Instinct tells me (I’m writing quickly and from the top of my head) the day is about a bride and groom. But it’s for their friends and family (of which they are a part).
I think sometimes that’s lost. Sometimes there’s too much “your day, your way” going on. Your guests should be a part of your wedding day: not just spectators, rather very special people in your lives, and those you want to share in your happiness and enjoy it with you.
Find the Perfect Pearl Jewellery for your Wedding
Sometimes people just know so much more stuff than I do! Today, great advice in a guest blog post — and some lovely pics which might just have you hooked on pearls to go with your wedding dress…
Weddings are invariably a puzzle of selecting many different elements to suit the occasion…..the dress, the venue, the guests, the jewellery. They’ve all got their part to play and here we will look at how to choose the perfect pearl jewellery to wear at your wedding. Regardless of whether you merely opt for an understated pair of pearl earrings or match a number of different types of pearl jewellery – from bracelets to necklaces, this guide introduces you to how you should wear pearl jewellery on your most special of days.
Posted in Advice, daily UK wedding inspiration Tagged bridal pearls, pearl wedding jewellery, winterson 2 Comments
An Italian wedding planner in London
Having lived in Italy for a little while when I was 20ish, I know how it feels to move to another country, to embark on an adventure — so when Italian wedding planner Silvia shared her story with me I had to offer her a guest spot on English Wedding blog to tell you all about it. Exciting times — and a warm welcome to Silvia Bargagni…
“Weddings are all about love. And love does not come only from the couple’s side, believe me.
My name is Silvia Bargagni and I’m Magnolia Wedding Planner, a wedding planner and coordinator in Florence, Italy. And I do love weddings.
Is your wedding business stuck in a rut?
Mine is. There you go — let’s start a blog post with a confession! My wedding calligraphy business is going well, I love the work but… there’s something missing. Is anyone else out there looking for a bit of creative inspiration to inject into their work?
I’ve spent the day with two friends who inspire me — and I’m going to make my New Year’s Resolution now. I know it’s a bit early (but the pagan side of me says the first of December is surely something a bit new-yeary in the calendar). I’m determined to branch out a little.
Posted in About, Advice, wedding industry Tagged business development, creative rut, inspiration, wedding business 5 Comments
An African safari honeymoon; start your adventure with an adventure
Because English Wedding blog focuses on weddings close to home, there isn’t much opportunity to venture to exotic locations or to ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at fabulous destinations. However… as it’s so cold outside, and we’re all wrapped up in scarves and thermals this month, I thought it was time to talk honeymoons! This is a guest blog post — I hope you enjoy it.
Posted in Advice, english weddings Tagged african safari, honeymoon ideas, mahlatini, wedding blog Leave a comment
Choosing Your Wedding Party & Family Politics
Wedding photography credit: www.petebarnesphotography.co.uk (click photo for wedding)
This is a guest post from a groom-to-be — Alex shares his personal advice about choosing your wedding party — and the pitfalls to avoid!
For most people, their wedding is one of the (if not the) most important day of their lives, and in most instances, even if you try to keep it a small affair there will be a number of different people involved, with their own roles to play and their own opinions to contribute (often regardless of whether you want them to).
Posted in Advice, english weddings Tagged best men, bridal party, bridesmaids, guest bloggers, jobs at weddings, wedding advice Leave a comment
Who To Bring (and Not) on Your Hen Party
If you’ve started planning your hen party then you’re probably thinking first about who to invite. This is a very important part of your hen party, and it has the ability to make or break your hen party. Who you bring on your hen party can make it cool and fun – or it can make it lame and totally pathetic. Now we know we’ve got your full attention! Here’s our advice, on who to bring and who to leave off the invite list to your hen party:
Posted in Advice, daily UK wedding inspiration, inspiration, wedding blogs 5 Comments
