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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.
groom and bride at an alternative wedding in Manchester. Image by Priti Shikotra
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Hannah & Laith’s iconic Manchester wedding, with Priti Shikotra Photography

I can quite happily say that country house weddings aren’t for everyone. I’m one of those people: a fancy pants English stately home with landscaped gardens just wouldn’t suit me – and it wasn’t for Hannah & Laith either. This gorgeous, music-loving pair chose iconic Manchester venue Band on the Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
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How guests can stay stylish at a winter wedding according to NEXT’s experts!

For many, a crisp, winter’s day is the most desired romantic setting for tying the knot and according to retailer NEXT, winter weddings are growing in popularity. A new study conducted by NEXT has revealed that 80% of us would consider having a winter wedding, and given the unpredictability of Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearDecember 6, 2024 ago
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Deepest winter wedding inspiration, with Hannah Hall Photography at Ghyll Barn

Winter weddings have a unique magic all of their own. There’s something wonderful about warm candlelight, especially paired with a darker wedding cake and dramatic stationery. The hues of winter hellebores and the gentle sparkle of taper candles, with polished glassware and late autumn foliage are simply breathtaking here. The Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearDecember 5, 2024 ago
Advice

The rise of wedding content creators: capturing insta-worthy weddings!

There are many elements to consider when planning a wedding – choosing the venue, flowers, food and attire to name a few. Now some couples are adding something else to their unwieldy to-do lists – book a content creator. The rise of social media savvy couples has resulted in a Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearDecember 4, 2024 ago
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Two-day relaxed wedding packages from The Ferry House in Kent

Header image by Chris Blackledge Photography It all goes by in a blur: the day of your wedding can be a whirlwind of people and emotions. One thing I hear again and again is advice to make time to pause, to take it all in. The phenomenon of the wedding Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year 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
8

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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