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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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A beautiful red dress for Boo & Simon’s break-all-the-rules, joy-filled wedding, with Andy Davison Photography

Over the last week or two I’ve been having the loveliest email chat with Boo, who married the love of her life just before her 61st birthday. Simon & Boo’s day is a breath of lightness, love and laughter. Their story’s really special, and having been a wedding photographer herself, Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 monthsJuly 30, 2026 ago
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The long way round to my favourite job: a Berkshire wedding planner’s story

A guest article for English Wedding, beautifully written by wedding planner Lauren of Lauren Batten Events (Berkshire) I never set out to become a wedding planner. I set out to teach teenagers how to fall in love with a good sentence, and somewhere along the way I fell completely for Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 months ago
Groom and bride arm in arm outside Rockbeare Manor Devon at golden hour | Martin Dabek recommended photographer
black tie + formal weddings

Classic, timeless style for Ellie and Will at Rockbeare Manor, with Martin Dabek Photography

Some wedding websites publish AI-generated content. We don’t. The best thing about wedding blogs is that the words come from the lovely couples we feature, and their supplier reviews and wedding stories are written from the heart. Today we’re featuring lovely Ellie & Will, who married at Devon’s beautiful Rockbeare Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 months ago
Cumbria wedding

The wedding of a lifetime: Anthony & William in the Lake District, with Mark Battista Photography

This one’s for the ages. An epic wedding, planned from thousands of miles away, and brought to life with the help of amazing suppliers, especially Lakes and Cumbria wedding photographer Mark Battista. I shared a handful of pics from Anthony and William’s proposal on English Wedding months ago, secretly hoping Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 monthsJuly 21, 2026 ago
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Wedding law reform consultation launches: Give Couples Choice Movement calls for support for independent celebrants

What do you think? Should independent celebrants be able to conduct legal weddings? The UK Government has launched a public consultation on wedding law reform in England and Wales, asking for views on modernising how marriages can legally take place. One of the consultation’s key questions is whether independent celebrants Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 months ago

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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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Cellist and violinist playing their instruments | wedding ceremony musicians from Gig Heaven
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Choosing music for your wedding ceremony (and the bits couples

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

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Rectangle cut fine diamond engagement rings worn on fingers | Lena Cohen Fine Jewellery London
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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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person holding a handwritten personalised note to wedding guests instead of favours | Mark Battista Photography Cumbria
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Thoughtful ways to thank your wedding guests without the pressure

Guest author
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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alternative wedding couple embrace | film wedding photography at Papplewick Pumping House with Simon Dewey Photography
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Ella & Will’s amazing alternative wedding at Papplewick Pumping Station,

Claire Gould
September 17, 2026
1

Some weddings take me hours to publish – I read through all the details,...

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Bride close up of dress detail by Tom Aizenberg Photography London
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Lauren & Anthony’s lovely Eltham Barn wedding, with London photographer

Claire Gould
September 15, 2026
1

A gorgeous wedding for an American couple living in London. Eltham’s Tudor Barn was...

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