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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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5 ridiculously simple ways to make your wedding more sustainable

Emmeline Smith explores 5 ways to make greener choices for your big day – without making compromises – which can even save you money! 1. The Dress Whatever you chose to wear on your big day, wedding attire is a great place to start making more considered choices. With clothes Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMay 16, 2022 ago
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Luxury wedding elegance with quintessentially British botanicals

Just one tiny little detail can make your wedding look amazing. Today’s shoot gathers them all beautifully together – from a twinkling fairy light canopy to floral meadows and delicate floating candles for a romantic, luxury wedding look. The photography sings of summertime and blissful light. We’re in love with Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMay 13, 2022 ago
Advice

7 Tips & Tricks to Get Your Wedding Dance Floor Packed & Lit All Night

A guest article by our friends at Truly. Header image by York Place Studios Back when our grandparents were tying the knot, dancing was a thing most people did regularly. Almost everyone could at least pull off a makeshift two-step, while others were used to having a full dance card Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMay 11, 2022 ago
elopement

Andrew & Emma’s wild elopement on the Northern Ireland Coast, with Luke Flint Photography

This one’s for all the adventurous souls out there. Don’t tame your spirits to have the wedding the media says you ‘should’. Follow your hearts, and let your commitment take a shape that suits the two of you perfectly. Elope in a spectacular location, if that’s the epitome of who Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMay 6, 2022 ago
chic + modern weddings

Natalie & Luke’s beautifully authentic wedding photography, with York Place Studios

So many things come to mind when I see a wedding captured by London wedding photographers York Place Studios. Authenticity is one; the fact that a wedding is a real day, happening in the real world and filled with all the wonderful happy chaos of daily life. Sometimes I think Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMay 5, 2022 ago

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How your wedding styling and aesthetics have the power to

Claire Gould
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

Claire Gould
February 4, 2026
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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

Claire Gould
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
18

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

Claire Gould
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 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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