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Claire Gould

Claire spends her days writing - either in beautiful calligraphy or online. She lives on the edge of the English Lake District only minutes away from the beach, where she loves to escape and unwind. Claire's calligraphy can be found at www.byMoonandTide.com. Claire launched the English Wedding Blog in November 2009 - it's been a top 10 UK wedding blog ever since, with a regional focus we hope you LOVE.
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Amy & Dylan’s lovely West Sussex wedding, planned in 3 months! With Anna Rainbow Photography

A super sweet, intimate and lovely wedding from Southdowns Manor, with English Wedding member  Anna Rainbow Photography. The autumn colours make this such a gorgeous celebration – and the happy couple look amazing. I loved reading their wedding photographer review (below) – having had a few email chats with Anna Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 days ago
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Pinch a fistful of salt – they’ve updated the ‘average wedding budget’ stats again. What to ignore and why.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, instead of announcing a big ‘average’ wedding spend, the companies behind the research told us the lowest and highest amounts couples had spent on weddings in the previous year. No pressure, no ulterior motives – and I think it would be genuinely interesting! Since day Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 days ago
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On grooms’ style, mood boards, and behind the scenes conversations!

Grooms’ stories are important. I love watching how couples respond to the events of a wedding day – and I don’t know what it is about grooms that means they so often wear their hearts on their sleeves. Pre-ceremony nerves can be so clear to see in photos – and Read more

By Claire Gould, 6 daysJanuary 30, 2026 ago
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All the loveliest things you ever wanted to know about wedding accessories, with Emma Rose Jewellery

We’ve been publishing such lovely advice for English Wedding member Emma Rose Jewellery for many months, and I have loved reading every article Angela has sent in. These tips are golden – little nuggets of advice about pairing pieces of bridal jewellery with different outfits and hairstyles, which colours and Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 weekJanuary 28, 2026 ago
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Ways of looking at weddings – Imogen & Ed at Lartigolle, with York Place Studios

Let’s do this differently. Usually when I’m blogging a wedding I scroll through the images I’ve been sent, picking out favourites – my ‘hero’ shots which resonate with me as a wedding blogger. They’re the photos I think will capture our readers’ attention – the ones with all the love, Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 weekJanuary 26, 2026 ago

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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

Claire Gould
February 4, 2026
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A super sweet, intimate and lovely wedding from Southdowns Manor, with English Wedding member ...

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

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

Read More
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
17

Grooms’ stories are important. I love watching how couples respond to the events of...

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bride spraying perfume by a window
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All the loveliest things you ever wanted to know about

Claire Gould
January 28, 2026
17

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 Lartigolle, with York Place Studios
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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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Bride smiling at the camera, holding a pastel bouquet in her hands. By Ross Willsher Photography
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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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Loving moment between groom and bride UK documentary wedding photographer Simon Dewey
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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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Wedding group hug by Nathan at Libra Photographic in Dorset
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Real questions, honest answers: what’s documentary wedding photography really all

Claire Gould
January 21, 2026
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I’m excited to launch a new series of articles for wedding suppliers and couples...

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