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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.
autumn weddings

Authentically us, no colour palette, no theme! Dan and Tori’s Stock Farm Barn wedding, with Joss Denham Photography

I hear a lot about timeless wedding styling – and scrolling through the beautiful photos from Dan and Tori’s wedding, I had a bit of a revelation. It’s not the styling that makes a wedding timeless. It’s not the look, or the colour palette, or the aesthetic. It’s the way Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsDecember 5, 2025 ago
chic + modern weddings

Katie & Jonathan’s chic London wedding at The Engine Rooms, with Elegante by Michelle J

Our love of intimate weddings and after parties started back in 2020. It’s an approach to weddings I absolutely adore: meaningful ceremonies with closest family and friends, followed at a later date by epic celebrations. Katie and Jonathan did this beautifully, realising after they’d had their civil wedding that they Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 months ago
Advice

Candid, never posed! An essential guide to relaxed and natural wedding photography

If you’re still to book your wedding photographer, this is for you! The wedding photos you’ll love most will be relaxed, natural images of you and your guests. You’ll adore the ones where your smiles look natural, where your glances are genuine, and the ones which remind you how fun Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsDecember 2, 2025 ago
Bridalwear

Kate Beaumont’s exquisite and timeless new UK-made bridalwear collection

I’m thrilled to be sharing this most luxurious and ethical new bridal collection by Kate Beaumont today. Join me in falling head over heels for this beautifully fresh edit of Kate’s timeless designs, made with eco-conscious fabrics and customisable elements – all handmade in Sheffield for modern, individual brides. “Just Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsDecember 1, 2025 ago
Layered wedding photography by York Place Studios - a bride waves a fan while guests talk behind her and a little boy peeks from behind his mum's skirt
chic + modern weddings

Natural, beautiful, utterly authentic: Rhys & Colette’s Battersea Arts wedding with York Place Studios

When we feature weddings from the award-winning York Place Studios I always feel like I’m sharing something secret. It feels so special to be letting you into the world of these most admired London wedding photographers. Add to that the beauty of Colette and Rhys’s day, and I feel insanely Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsNovember 28, 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
17

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
7

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
1

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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