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!
So many of the words in this blog struck home for me. The concept of feeling safe with your wedding photographer; of being self-aware and comfortable in your skin – it’s just not something the mainstream wedding media really talk about.
But it’s mega important. There’s a sense that people change when they’re planning a wedding – that life’s all about excitement and trends and suddenly, Pinterest is everything. That really doesn’t have to be true! Today’s blog is all about being YOU – and our wonderful friend Ross Willsher Photography is with some tips to help you navigate the wedding world, just as you are.
It’s an absolute pleasure to share this advice article by Cornwall wedding photographer Chris Armstrong. If you haven’t had an engagement shoot yet, we recommend it! The love and joy in the pics we’ve shared from Chris speak for themselves – but he tops it with reasons why a pre-wedding photo session will help you on your wedding day!

An engagement photoshoot offers several benefits for couples who are about to tie the knot.
Here are some advantages of having an engagement photoshoot:
Capturing a milestone: Engagement photoshoots allow you to capture a significant moment in your relationship. It’s a way to document and celebrate your engagement, creating lasting memories that you can cherish for years to come.
A guest blog sent to us by Langley Castle. Header image by Gemma Randall Photography
Your chosen colour scheme – if you have one! – might determine almost every part of your wedding day – from decorations to food.
Whether you are having a wedding in a castle or you opt for a discreet back garden wedding, your colour scheme can pull the whole event together. We’ve shared some upcoming trends from experts Zoe Burke at Hitched and Katie Lowes, wedding and events coordinator at Langley Castle to help you get started!

Image credit: Gemma Randall Photography Full feature: https://english-wedding.com/2023/06/oli-harriets-flower-filled-oakham-wedding-with-gemma-randall-photography/




