Choosing the perfect engagement ring is such an exciting moment, but it can also feel overwhelming. With endless styles, settings, and gemstones available, it’s easy to get lost in the options. That’s why doing research can make all the difference as it helps you discover designs you love, find inspiration, and make sure the ring you choose truly reflects your partner’s style.
The right resources can make the search exciting, and there are plenty of social platforms filled with engagement ring inspiration and wedding inspiration to help you along the way.
Header image by James Mason Photography
In my 15 years of writing about weddings, I’ve learned that the cost of a destination wedding depends very much on location, guest lists and styling. But in all of that time I’ve never had a detailed insight into all of the factors which can affect costs of getting married abroad. Today, that changed! I’ve been reading a fabulous article by Michelle Jacobs (luxury destination wedding planner) which really explains everything you should consider when you’re weighing up the relative costs of UK or destination weddings. (Read How much do destination weddings cost? The 7 deciding factors here.)
Would it surprise you to know I often choose the weddings I feature based on a groom’s outfit? Of course I look for styling details and amazing flowers and dresses and decor – but if I see a groom wearing a fabulously fitting, bespoke tailored or really individual suit then I just know the entire wedding will be a beauty.
I do think grooms are overlooked by the wedding media. That’s unfair: not all weddings have a bride. And when they do, why is it the norm for brides to spend thousands on their outfits, and grooms only a fraction of that?!* Happily I’ve seen lots of weddings this last year with amazingly dressed grooms who’ve been equally as committed to planning their weddings as brides!
Written for English Wedding by UK wedding calligrapher Claire: By Moon & Tide Calligraphy
with images by Lake District wedding photographer Hannah Hall Photography
(full credits at the end of the article)
I’m almost hoping that you’ll scoff at the title of this little article – does calligraphy really work for any wedding budget?! Well, I’m here to tell you that yes, it does. The beautiful art that may once have been the province of the aristocracy can be really affordable. You can hire a calligrapher no matter how much you have to spend on your wedding. It’s just a matter of choosing how and where to include calligraphy in your day. Let me explain!
Header image by Cambridge wedding photographer Damien Vickers
If you’re newly engaged, a nearlywed or partway through wedding planning, welcome! English Wedding is a space for everyone in love, planning a wedding or celebration of their commitment. We see things a little differently here. The wedding media can be a virtual circus of inspiration and ideas – a visual feast for the eyes. That’s quite a fabulous thing. But there’s pressure online for weddings to be a certain way, to be aesthetically awesome and to follow trends.
