A guest blog by GSP; all images provided by GSP

Your wedding day is one of the most important events in your life. It deserves nothing short of perfect – but does it all rest on your shoulders? Picture this: you’re sipping on your morning coffee, relaxed, knowing that every intricate detail is under control. This peace of mind could be your reality with the help of a professional wedding planner. From top-tier vendor connections to expert crisis management on the big day, hiring a wedding planner might just be the secret ingredient that transforms your wedding planning journey from stressful to serene. Don’t let misconceptions cloud your judgement; keep reading to uncover the top five reasons why considering a wedding planner could be a game-changer for your big day.

This blog is inspired by Sheffield photographer Tom Hodgson’s article ‘Preserving the Magic of your Wedding day

As you’re swept up in the excitement of wedding planning, it can mean everything:

– to have a unique and amazing day
– to make your wedding memorable

We know loads of you will be focused on giving your guests a day to remember and a party they’ll remember for years to come!

And there’s more! Loads of you will be dreaming of creating a day the two of you will remember forever.

Sustainable weddings are growing in momentum, and we’re here for it! This article for a Hampshire wedding venue suggests three top wedding trends for 2024:

  • Sustainable weddings
  • Shorter engagements
  • Individual styling touches

It’s lovely to see how the wedding scene changes every year. Top of our list is always the move towards a more individual wedding, and this piece by The Grange Hampshire tells us couples are moving away from set ‘wedding packages’ at venues (yay!), instead choosing to curate their own individual weddings.

I’ve very much enjoyed reading this beautifully written guest blog by S2 Images. Their focus on weddings and family brings something very special to English Wedding today, and I do hope Sonia’s words stay in your heart as you choose your wedding photographer.


Being a family run business ourselves, we were honoured to be able to have the opportunity to talk about this subject as a guest feature for English Wedding Blog. We pride ourselves on working with family-orientated couples and here we will tell you exactly why.

Happy Monday, lovely people! We have something rather special to share with you today – a fantastic idea to brighten up any wedding ‘lull’ and bring astonished grins to your guests’ faces!

The Close-Up Corner is a unique idea from wedding magician Close-Up Chris – one of the best-reviewed wedding magicians in the UK. The concept is brilliant: a focal point for your guests so they can choose to check out the entertainment, and a camera to capture their reactions!

Think of the Close-Up Corner as a photobooth-style area with amazing magic, plus a video of your guests’ reactions for you to keep!