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Close Up Chris

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Why Do People Hate Wedding Magicians?

A guest blog with Close-Up Chris Magicians have been part of entertainment history for centuries, yet let’s be honest โ€” many folks just can’t stand them. Perhaps itโ€™s the eye-roll-inducing performances or the idea that wedding magic equates to cheap parlour tricks. But hereโ€™s the twist: while plenty of cringe-worthy Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJuly 5, 2024 ago
Wedding magician Close-Up Chris performs for a group of astonished guests at a barn wedding
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The modern couple’s guide to hiring a wedding magician

When we feature real couples’ weddings on our blog, we don’t ask if they had a magician. It’s a rare choice – but it’s absolute genius. Those couples who fill out our interview and who did hire a magician always, always point them out as one of the very best Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago
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Real life wedding day mistakes, and how not to have them!

Header image by Kent wedding photographer Benjamin Toms I loved this idea for a blog post about wedding day mistakes. It’s tongue-in-cheek, and the last thing we want to do is worry you! But mistakes can happen; and they often become favourite wedding stories over the years. Wedding magician Close-Up Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 years ago
Advice

A unique and unforgettable party starter for your wedding!

Happy Monday, lovely people! We have something rather special to share with you today – a fantastic idea to brighten up any wedding ‘lull’ and bring astonished grins to your guests’ faces! The Close-Up Corner is a unique idea from wedding magician Close-Up Chris – one of the best-reviewed wedding Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago
A bride and groom smile as they watch a sleight of hand trick performed by UK wedding magician Close-Up Chris
Advice

The ultimate solution to the wedding lull!

We want your wedding to be a fun-filled, joyous event from the beginning to the very end. Imagine your guests smiling all day long, even the couples who don’t know a soul. Keeping every guest entertained through the quiet, in-between bits of your day can be a challenge… but we Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 years ago

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Individuality, personality, and elegance with beards – how grooms’ suits

Claire Gould
March 24, 2026
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I am desperately keen to bring grooms back into the conversation around weddings. Even...

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London wedding at Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell with world renowned documentary photographers York Place Studios
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Laura & Luc’s beautifully individual Zetter Townhouse wedding, with London

Claire Gould
March 23, 2026
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A stunning celebration for a gorgeous couple, wrapped up in personality and character –...

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All the love, all the colours for Jodie & Joe’s Colehayes Park wedding, with Hannah Timm Photography
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All the love, all the colours for Jodie & Joe’s

Claire Gould
March 20, 2026
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I have a treat for you and I’m so excited! This wedding is amazing...

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Two grooms dance and laugh at their Preston Court wedding - Benjamin Toms Photography | Kent
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A thoughtful guide to the loveliest Kent wedding venues, from

Claire Gould
March 19, 2026
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Iโ€™ve been incredibly proud of this blogโ€™s UK focus since day one: while other...

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Sophie and James's St Giles House wedding with Dorset wedding photographer Libra Photographic Nathan Eames
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James & Sophie’s beautiful St Giles House wedding in Dorset,

Claire Gould
March 18, 2026
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The perfect love-filled wedding is filling my screen with smiles and love today! James...

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wedding dance floor moment with beautiful lighting by UK documentary wedding photographers York Place Studios at Lartigolle
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How UK wedding suppliers can shine in a world of

Claire Gould
March 16, 2026
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Iโ€™ve been wanting to talk about AI in the wedding industry for a while...

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Lucy & Brad’s super fun, gloriously personal South Farm wedding, with Shell O’Toole Photography
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Lucy & Brad’s super fun, gloriously personal South Farm wedding,

Claire Gould
March 12, 2026
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A beard full of confetti, the biggest smiles ever, a backdrop buzzing and twinkling...

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Spring Brides with Emma Rose Jewellery

Guest author
March 11, 2026
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A guest article by English Wedding member Emma Rose Jewellery, a luxury UK brand...

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