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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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Life and After: Luxury elopement inspiration, vintage Hollywood style!

I’ve been so excited to share this stunning editorial with you! It’s vintage with a sexy twist, oozing with romance with old school red roses – and utterly stunning. Proof that vintage weddings can be glamorous and unique – brought together by a talented group of wedding suppliers in Eastbourne, Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearSeptember 6, 2024 ago
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Capturing Your Big Day – A Guide for Newly Engaged Couples by Nathan at Libra Photographic

A guest blog by English Wedding member, Dorset wedding photographer Nathan at Libra Photographic. All images are by Libra Photographic from the English Wedding archives Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on the exciting journey of planning your wedding, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the myriad of decisions Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearSeptember 5, 2024 ago
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Blogging for wedding business success: SEO tips that actually work!

Welcome to part 3 of my little series of posts about blogging for your wedding business. If you’re feeling lost when it comes to SEO for your wedding business please don’t worry – you’re not alone! SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) can seem like a bit of a mystery at first, Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
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The most elegant Autumn wedding styling ideas, inspired by luxury wedding planner Mark Niemierko

I consider myself really lucky to be able to pick up the phone for a chat with Britain’s top luxury wedding planner Mark Niemierko. Mark’s an absolute sweetheart, very open and bursting with ideas – he’s also one of the most talented stylists in the business with an incredible reputation Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
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I will always love you – a styled inspiration photoshoot from Spain

A treat for you today – we’re sharing nineties inspired wedding style from a group of talented Spanish wedding suppliers. The setting: a nineteenth century mansion just outside Barcelona. The vibe: Hollywood elegance with a twentieth century twist! The 90s were the inspiration for this editorial photoshoot, an era that 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
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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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