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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.
Cornwall wedding

Zoe & Freddie’s beautiful elopement in Cornwall, with Hannah Timm Photography

A wonderfully intimate elopement for a very pregnant bride and groom! This is more than perfect, and has me falling head over heels in love with the idea of a UK elopement. Zoe and Freddie are fab, and chose to do things differently by heading to Cornwall, just the two Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 years ago
Advice

How to plan a wedding that celebrates your unique qualities

There are a handful of incredibly special folks in weddings right now who inspire me to be better, and whose every word has me hooked. Essex wedding photographer Ross Willsher Photography is one of them. Grab a cuppa and take your time to read this heartwarming and heartfelt advice from Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 yearsMarch 13, 2023 ago
alternative weddings

Sophie & Kris’s amazing woodland wedding, with Hannah Hall Photography

Vibrant colour, a gloriously fun and joyful aesthetic, and a wedding which went by in a blur of laughter and love! Today we’re beaming with happy Friday-ness as we share gorgeous couple Sophie & Kris’s Hothorpe wedding, with images by the fabulous Hannah Hall Photography. Wedding photographer’s website Hannah Hall Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 years ago
wedding blog

All of the pastels, inspiration for your country wedding

WE have a treat for you all today – summer sunshine and a prettily styled, country garden wedding look from a collaboration of talented wedding creatives in Lincolnshire. We love that there are two looks to fall in love with: Sarah wears a stunning dress with a plunge neckline (and Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 yearsMarch 8, 2023 ago
Luxury wedding planning by Niemierko, image credit Manon Pauffin Photography
inspiration

Would you have a secret pudding garden at your wedding?

The world of luxury weddings is joyful to explore – if you are comfortable with your budget and happy with your own plans. Now I love to follow the best in our industry, and to see the amazing florals and lighting and show stopping outfits. But for me, the most Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 yearsMarch 7, 2023 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
11

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
19

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
17

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
8

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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