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Emily & Jimmy’s wild and wonderful Colehayes Park wedding, with York Place Studios

If I ask you right now, what is a wedding? I’m guessing the occasion that springs to mind will be at least a little formal, decorative, perhaps with someone in a white dress or a gold or red lehenga, guests in sparkly or flowery summer attire and plenty of suits Read more

By Claire Gould, 12 monthsApril 14, 2025 ago
groom and bride at an alternative wedding in Manchester. Image by Priti Shikotra
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Hannah & Laith’s iconic Manchester wedding, with Priti Shikotra Photography

I can quite happily say that country house weddings aren’t for everyone. I’m one of those people: a fancy pants English stately home with landscaped gardens just wouldn’t suit me – and it wasn’t for Hannah & Laith either. This gorgeous, music-loving pair chose iconic Manchester venue Band on the Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
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Naomi & Chris’s warm and creative autumn wedding, with Hannah Hall Photography

Today’s wedding is a beauty. I’ve been holding on to Naomi & Chris’s gorgeous autumn wedding with all those magical golden, rust and red colours. Today feels just a little crisp and autumnal – perfect to share their day with you! The personal touches go above and beyond, with tables Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 years ago
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An incredible dress for Rae & Jason’s joyful North Cadbury Court wedding, with Smiling Tiger Studios

I’m the happiest wedding blogger in the world today! It’s a joy to be sharing this beautiful Somerset wedding with the most amazing bespoke gold dress for stunning bride Rae. Jason’s suit is the loveliest purple shade, and the happy couple look fabulous in every single picture. They chose Dorset Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 years ago
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Lina & Rob’s summer micro wedding in Oxford, with York Place Photo & Film Studio

Tiny weddings, big personalities. When you look back on your wedding in years to come, it’s the characters that will shine through your images. The laughter and the love, the small, tender moments and the ones so overwhelming you remember them as if they were yesterday. Lina & Rob’s wedding Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJuly 19, 2024 ago

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Nat & Paul’s beautiful and relaxed wedding in France, with

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March 27, 2026
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We’re skipping across the Channel today for a lovely, super relaxed and stylish wedding...

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Celebrating 23 gorgeous, creative, talented wedding florists from around the

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March 26, 2026
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Back in February I blogged about 15 wedding cake designers from all around the...

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Individuality, personality, and elegance with beards – how grooms’ suits

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March 24, 2026
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I am desperately keen to bring grooms back into the conversation around weddings. Even...

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London wedding at Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell with world renowned documentary photographers York Place Studios
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Laura & Luc’s beautifully individual Zetter Townhouse wedding, with London

Claire Gould
March 23, 2026
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A stunning celebration for a gorgeous couple, wrapped up in personality and character –...

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All the love, all the colours for Jodie & Joe’s Colehayes Park wedding, with Hannah Timm Photography
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All the love, all the colours for Jodie & Joe’s

Claire Gould
March 20, 2026
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I have a treat for you and I’m so excited! This wedding is amazing...

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Two grooms dance and laugh at their Preston Court wedding - Benjamin Toms Photography | Kent
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A thoughtful guide to the loveliest Kent wedding venues, from

Claire Gould
March 19, 2026
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I’ve been incredibly proud of this blog’s UK focus since day one: while other...

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Sophie and James's St Giles House wedding with Dorset wedding photographer Libra Photographic Nathan Eames
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James & Sophie’s beautiful St Giles House wedding in Dorset,

Claire Gould
March 18, 2026
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The perfect love-filled wedding is filling my screen with smiles and love today! James...

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How UK wedding suppliers can shine in a world of

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March 16, 2026
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I’ve been wanting to talk about AI in the wedding industry for a while...

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