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Claire Gould

Hi, I'm Claire, the editor of English Wedding. I've been sharing real weddings, planning advice and styled editorials by amazing wedding suppliers for more than ten years. As a supplier myself, I launched English Wedding as a platform for UK wedding businesses to stay visible online, publishing their beautiful work in a meaningful way - because I see how deeply suppliers care about everything they do. English Wedding has evolved to support a slower, more sustainable kind of visibility for wedding suppliers. Being published here protects your brand voice while helping couples discover your business, building trust through consistent features over time. I've also worked as a calligrapher since 2005, specialising in weddings and handwritten poems, readings and gifts. You can find my calligraphy work at By Moon & Tide.
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You don’t need to list your wedding business in directories – even this one – to get bookings. Here’s why.

In 2026, you don’t need to list your wedding business in directories to get bookings. For some people they work really well, but for others they just eat money – so I’ve spent a little time this week really considering the alternatives. If you’re curious about a directory-adjacent approach to Read more

By Claire Gould, 7 monthsMarch 5, 2026 ago
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Christina & Chris’s immersive (literally!) Lake District wedding, with Mark Battista Photography

My dream wedding would be: a venue high in the mountains with epic views of lakes and fells, locally made craft beers, and a pac-man arcade game, then doughnuts. A fun vicar would be an added bonus. The good news? It’s already been done – and gorgeous couple Christina & Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 months ago
A bride and groom stand before an opulent floral archway with pink and red roses. She's wearing a minimal white dress and he's in a pale blue suit - by Damien Vickers Photography in Cambridge
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After 10 years of Weddings, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Creating Timeless Photographs – by Damien Vickers

Written for English Wedding by luxury editorial wedding photographer Damien Vickers (based in Cambridge). Damien Vickers Photography is a member of English Wedding. When you’ve photographed more than 250 weddings over the course of a decade, you start to notice patterns. Not trends, those come and go. Not colour palettes, Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsMarch 2, 2026 ago
The groom at a wedding lifts his bride in a big hug, kissing her on the cheek. He's in a white shirt and waistcoat, and she's wearing Indian wedding dress. By York Place Studios
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What timeless really means – Kieran & Will’s Malton wedding, with York Place Studios

3 months since I read it, an instagram post from a content creator is still at the back of my mind. She said “there’s no such thing as timeless“. I disagree totally – timelessness isn’t about styling: it’s real, it’s about emotion and being human, and we see it in Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsFebruary 27, 2026 ago
A groom and bride look into each others eyes as she holds a bouquet towards the camera. By Joss Denham Photography
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New beginnings at English Wedding – and an invitation for independent suppliers

Images in this blog are by Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham I feel like everything changed when 2026 arrived. Instagram got louder and more out of control, or at least that’s how it felt for me. My wedding friends were talking about AI on socials, and there were podcasts and Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsFebruary 26, 2026 ago

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Kavita & Henry’s spring flower-filled Cornish castle wedding by the

Claire Gould
October 15, 2026
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A stunning wedding in an incredible venue with fabulous sea views, captured beautifully by...

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The trend for human-written wedding stationery in 2027 – and

Claire Gould
October 15, 2026
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Bridebook are predicting that handwritten wedding place names will be a major trend for...

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The New Romanticism – designed and made in London by House of Savin, launching at New York Bridal Fashion week
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The New Romanticism – designed and made in London by

Claire Gould
October 12, 2026
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Oh, to be in New York this week as the world’s master craftspeople showcase...

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Choosing music for your wedding ceremony (and the bits couples

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October 8, 2026
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A guest article from the team behind Gig Heaven – an international directory of...

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Is It Safe to Buy an Engagement Ring Online? The

Guest author
October 5, 2026
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Buying an engagement ring online can feel uncomfortable. That is completely understandable. You are...

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Thoughtful ways to thank your wedding guests without the pressure

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October 1, 2026
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Hi, my name is Megan and I absolutely love weddings. Dressing up for them,...

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Adam & Katie’s gorgeous black tie wedding in Leeds, with Fabio Photography
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Adam & Katie’s gorgeous black tie wedding in Leeds, with

Claire Gould
September 29, 2026
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A stunning wedding from the heart of Yorkshire, with a gorgeous couple and superbly...

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Two grooms beside a barn wall with a lantern, with a garden in the background | Jaye Peg Photography at Holesfoot Cumbria
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Alistair & Gary’s relaxed wedding at Holesfoot Cumbria, with Jaye-Peg

Claire Gould
September 25, 2026
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Here’s how real wedding blogs work behind the scenes: a wedding submission comes in. I...

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