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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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8 memorable Best Man jokes I hear while at a wedding

A guest article by Nathan, Dorset wedding photographer at Libra Photographic Let’s start with a note here that jokes are absolutely not just for the best man. Anyone at a wedding can make a speech; you may have a ‘Best Person’ instead, or the bridesmaids / bridesmen might team up Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 years ago
Bath wedding

A sunrise wedding for Andy & Olivia at the Roman Baths, with Damien Vickers Photography

Sunrise wedding photography from the Roman baths in Bath, with Andy and Olivia captured by Damien Vickers Photography

Doing things differently will make your wedding unforgettable. I’ve been so excited to share Olivia & Andy’s day because they changed every expectation about what a wedding ‘should’ be. Their ceremony location is incredible, but not only that: they were married at sunrise. Every little bit of this wedding is Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 years ago
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Ultimate Guide to Planning your Wedding Reception Menu

A wedding table laid with white crockery and delicate glassware, with candles and flowers in reds, corals and cream

A guest article by our friends at Truly Experiences So, you’ve started actively planning your wedding and it turns out there’s a bit more to it than just finding a dress (or suit) and a venue. Your caterer (or your mum) may have asked you what you want on the Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMarch 9, 2022 ago
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Will your female photographer be safe at your wedding?

Wedding guests face each other holding sparklers at night

On International Women’s Day, I felt this was worth talking about more than anything else a wedding blog could cover. It’s a message we need to absorb, share and repeat again and again. Because the answer is very often no. Wedding photographers aren’t safe at weddings. Shockingly often, female, trans Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 years ago
August wedding

Eppie & Jamie’s classic chic wedding at Port Lympne with Benjamin Toms Photography

Eppie and Jamie

A glorious summer wedding in the garden of England, with romantic floral styling and incredible photography. Eppie is a stunning bride in a Maggie Sottero dress from Grace and Lace, and Jamie is ever so handsome in a classic navy suit. All of the images are by talented Kent wedding Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 yearsMarch 7, 2022 ago

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Newlywed couple embracing outside their wedding venue. Black and white photography by Ross Willsher, Essex wedding photographer
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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience: Part

Claire Gould
January 16, 2026
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By Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher for English Wedding. We often equate...

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Timeless and romantic spring wedding inspiration from Holesfoot Cumbria, with Mark Battista Photography
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Timeless and romantic spring wedding inspiration from

Claire Gould
January 14, 2026
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If English Wedding has a little bias towards the north west and the Lakes,...

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ALL the sparkle, all the joy for Beth and Emelia’s Fullingbridge Farm Barn wedding, with Becky Weir Photography
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ALL the sparkle, all the joy for

Claire Gould
January 12, 2026
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If nothing else, your wedding should be joyful. For Beth and Emelia, that box...

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Two grooms walk hand in hand through petal confetti at an Essex wedding. By Ross Willsher Photography
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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience:

Claire Gould
January 9, 2026
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By Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher for English Wedding It may sound...

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A beautiful luxury wedding at The Savoy for Georgia & Tom, with Elegante by Michelle J
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A beautiful luxury wedding at The Savoy

Claire Gould
January 8, 2026
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It’s incredibly important to me that English Wedding showcases a huge variety of real...

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Groom and bride walk hand in hand outside Yorkshire's Thirst Barn as guests throw petal confetti. Photography by Joss Denham
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Sam and Chloe’s beautiful, rustic Thirsk Barn

Claire Gould
January 7, 2026
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Some weddings are absolutely worth the wait, but even so, I’ve been scrambling to...

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Stunning florals for Emily & Sahil’s Brympton House wedding, with Martin Dabek Photography
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Stunning florals for Emily & Sahil’s Brympton

Claire Gould
January 6, 2026
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Three little words: “more Indian weddings”. Please! This is a BEAUTY – Emily &...

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A beautiful, floral focused wedding elopement photoshoot on the Cornwall coastline
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A beautiful, floral focused wedding elopement photoshoot

Claire Gould
January 5, 2026
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The New Year has really got me thinking this time – about what you...

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