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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.
colourful weddings

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

Three little words: “more Indian weddings”. Please! This is a BEAUTY – Emily & Sahil were married at Brympton House, choosing Somerset wedding photographer Martin Dabek to capture their day. The colours are fabulous, the joy is real – this is exactly the kind of wedding we LOVE to feature Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthJanuary 6, 2026 ago
inspiration

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

The New Year has really got me thinking this time – about what you need from your favourite wedding websites. If you’re new here – hi! I’m Claire, and it’s lovely to have you here – you are so welcome. English Wedding began in 2009, as a place where couples Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthJanuary 5, 2026 ago
Advice

Twinkly light season – and time for the loveliest weddings of all?

As the year draws to a close, I couldn’t resist sharing a peek at something a little special. You see there’s more than one “wedding season” these days. The Christmas and New Year period can be really special for weddings: the secret is to embrace low light and bring your Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthDecember 26, 2025 ago
classic / timeless weddings

Connection, community, love and joy for Harpreet and Simarnam’s Newcastle wedding, with York Place Studios

Our last wedding blog of the year is a beauty; two days filled with so much celebration and an atmosphere you can almost taste from the photographs. I would love to feature more Sikh weddings on the blog; they’re amazing, so full of absolute joy balanced with calm and tranquil Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsDecember 22, 2025 ago
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Winter Romance at Battleford Farm

A little reminder that I’m offering FREE English Wedding directory listings this month – it’s not too late to apply! It’s important to me that English Wedding does everything possible to support wedding businesses and couples. It’s why this website exists, and as a supplier I know how hard it Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsDecember 19, 2025 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 ...

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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
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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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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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