The English Wedding Blog was born in November 2009 to showcase what makes weddings in this country so amazing. The site is updated daily and is full of inspiration and advice for couples in the UK and overseas. With a unique perspective from inside the UK wedding industry, English Wedding also focuses on the brightest and best new talents in all aspects of wedding design, with a special focus on real weddings by many of the UK’s best wedding photographers.

The industry blog with attitude

English wedding isn’t just about romance and roses, it’s about the coolest cutting edge wedding design. In the UK we have an acute understanding of fashion, our own blazing sense of style and rebellion.

When I think of English Wedding I imagine a blog that shows the world what UK weddings have to offer. It’s about stately homes and Shakespeare, quiet revolution, authenticity and the Sex Pistols. We have our quaint traditions and eccentricities, from pretty cupcakes and  tea in vintage china to the festival season and drinking until we all fall over (no judgement here!).

The English Wedding Blog is all about creativity: my dream is to curate an online space for suppliers to share real weddings, photoshoots and the latest in wedding design – with a real focus on independent UK wedding businesses.

I admire the leading designers in the English wedding industry, those who are pushing boundaries, trying new things with everything from out-there accessory design to original, bespoke wedding stationery. The photographers who nurture their brands and style with real passion and excellence.

As an ex-professional Marketeer (the capital M is because I find the title faintly ridiculous) I am constantly amazed by the brands which lead the wedding industry. And I’m not talking about the old classics who’ve been around forever. The wedding industry is a creative force and the smallest businesses have the biggest visions.

The face behind English Wedding

Hi – I’m Claire.

I’ve been writing this blog since 2009.

I’m also known for writing calligraphy, for my work with Kirstie Allsopp (before she went all anti-vaccine, which was embarrassing because I used her name proudly until then) and because I’ve worked with hundreds of couples to create bespoke stationery suites for their best days ever. Beautiful writing is my passion and I’m happiest with a pen in my hand and ink on my face!

I live on the edge of the English Lake District, a couple of minutes from the seaside. I’ve lived in France and Italy, I’m a cat person and I love dirty guitar bands, heavy metal and folk / punk / alternative protest music. I have four tattoos. I’m as happy making things with a hammer and power drill as I am with pen and scissors. If I could wear fancy dress every day I would. I love sunshine, heavy rain, lightning and blizzards.

I read whenever I can, and I enjoy adventure books with myths and magic. British folklore fascinates me and I’d like to believe in fairies. I love nature and walk for miles wherever I can. On weekends you’ll find me up mountains. Or, you won’t find me. My phone is off – work-life balance is important.

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I hope you enjoy the English Wedding Blog!