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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.
Sophie and Chris walk across a field with mist settling as evening falls on their wedding day. By York Place Studios at High Billinghurst Farm
Real UK weddings

A gorgeously authentic Surrey wedding for Sophie and Chris, with York Place Studios

If there’s one ‘trend’ coming through weddings over the last year, it’s authenticity. You’ll find it in your styling and decor, in your outfits and most of all in your wedding photography. Having an authentic, natural wedding means being yourselves. Having every moment reflect who you really are as a Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearAugust 19, 2024 ago
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Timelessly Elegant Vintage Wedding Inspiration

Today’s blog is a vintage styled photoshoot, featuring married couple Melanie & Roger, showcasing the work of a lovely bunch of wedding suppliers at Kearney Abbey and sent to us by NNastia Photography. It’s gorgeous, not least for showcasing a wedding or elopement without ££££ worth of dresses and florals. Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearAugust 16, 2024 ago
destination wedding

Taylor & Matt’s luxury destination wedding weekend in Italy, with Elegante by Michelle J.

This stylish Italian wedding is a treat. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s a dream. A luxury wedding in the Tuscany hills, planned by one of the very best! You can almost taste the spark of celebration in the air looking at these gorgeous pics of Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearAugust 14, 2024 ago
alternative weddings

An incredible dress for Rae & Jason’s joyful North Cadbury Court wedding, with Smiling Tiger Studios

I’m the happiest wedding blogger in the world today! It’s a joy to be sharing this beautiful Somerset wedding with the most amazing bespoke gold dress for stunning bride Rae. Jason’s suit is the loveliest purple shade, and the happy couple look fabulous in every single picture. They chose Dorset Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
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Elegant Tropical Luxe Wedding Inspiration at The Randolph Hotel in Oxford

Today’s styled shoot is all elegance and luxury, with minimalist styling touches focusing on quality. Sent in by a group of talented wedding suppliers in Oxford, this is all kinds of gorgeous and I hope you love it too! Images are by Nicola Belson Photography, and the wording below is Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsAugust 9, 2024 ago

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decorative place setting with ribbon and personalised tag showing wedding design and styling to create an atmosphere by Confetti Sweethearts
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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
7

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
9

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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