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Your essential 2026 guide to humanist and independent wedding celebrants

In the last 15 years of English Wedding I’ve watched – happily – as celebrant-led weddings have grown in popularity. More and more couples choose independent and humanist celebrants over council registrars for their weddings every year. This shift in ceremony styles goes hand in hand with the rise in Read more

By Claire Gould, 6 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
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Your Guide to Luxury Country House Wedding Venues in England

The very name English Wedding makes people think of stately homes and glamorous celebrations, when it really wasn’t the case when we launched 15 years ago (I was thinking more rebellious Kate Moss and Vivienne Westwood, but there you go)! I’ve been lucky to share hundreds of luxury weddings since Read more

By Claire Gould, 10 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
alternative weddings

An incredible dress for Rae & Jason’s joyful North Cadbury Court wedding, with Smiling Tiger Studios

I’m the happiest wedding blogger in the world today! It’s a joy to be sharing this beautiful Somerset wedding with the most amazing bespoke gold dress for stunning bride Rae. Jason’s suit is the loveliest purple shade, and the happy couple look fabulous in every single picture. They chose Dorset Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
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Jack + Abi’s magical Chewton Glen elopement, with Smiling Tiger Studios

Grab a tissue, because this elopement is the loveliest thing ever. Abi and Jack tied the knot in Hampshire and their intimate ceremony is full of happy tears and the biggest, most joyful smiles you’ll ever see. Beautifully captured by Dorset wedding photographers and videographers Smiling Tiger Studios, the gorgeous Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJuly 12, 2024 ago
diverse weddings

Two beautiful weddings for Natasha & Jason at North Cadbury Court, with Smiling Tiger Studios

2 days, 2 looks, 2 cultures – Natasha & Jason’s wedding is out of this world. I love it! I want to see ALL the Hindu weddings on our blog – I’m not sent nearly enough and they are BEAUTIFUL! Today’s gorgeous couple chose North Cadbury Court as their venue Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsMay 22, 2024 ago

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How your wedding styling and aesthetics have the power to

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February 6, 2026
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Confetti Sweethearts in Lincolnshire is one of the wedding businesses I added to our...

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Amy & Dylan’s lovely West Sussex wedding, planned in 3 months! With Anna Rainbow Photography
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Amy & Dylan’s lovely West Sussex wedding, planned in 3

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A super sweet, intimate and lovely wedding from Southdowns Manor, with English Wedding member ...

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Pinch a fistful of salt – they’ve updated the ‘average

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February 2, 2026
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, instead of announcing a big ‘average’ wedding spend, the...

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On grooms’ style, mood boards, and behind the scenes conversations!
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On grooms’ style, mood boards, and behind the scenes conversations!

Claire Gould
January 30, 2026
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Grooms’ stories are important. I love watching how couples respond to the events of...

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All the loveliest things you ever wanted to know about

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January 28, 2026
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We’ve been publishing such lovely advice for English Wedding member Emma Rose Jewellery for...

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Ways of looking at weddings – Imogen & Ed at

Claire Gould
January 26, 2026
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Let’s do this differently. Usually when I’m blogging a wedding I scroll through the...

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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience: Part three – looking

Claire Gould
January 23, 2026
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These heartfelt and thoughtful articles are by Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher...

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Wedding Photography Trends for 2026: The “Anti-Trend” Era

Claire Gould
January 22, 2026
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A thoughtful and considered article for couples and wedding suppliers, which I’ve loved reading...

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