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Hello! I'm Claire and I write the English wedding blog - an independent blog for brides and grooms.
The English Wedding Blog is all about creativity: my dream is to curate an online space for couples to get inspired by real weddings, shoots and the latest in wedding design - with a real focus on English and UK weddings and suppliers.
I'm also known for writing calligraphy - for my work with Kirstie Allsopp and because I've worked with hundreds of brides and grooms. Beautiful writing is my passion and I'm happiest with a pen in my hand and ink on my face!
I live on the edge of the English Lake District, a couple of minutes from the seaside. I've lived in France and Italy, I ride a Vespa, I'm a cat person and I love dirty guitar bands, walking in the mountains, and my beach.
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Category Archives: autumn weddings
Peter & Karen’s super relaxed & gorgeous wedding at Christian’s Cafe, Harrogate, with Eyesome Photography
The wedding looks fabulous. The flowers are gorgeous, LOVE the colours. Karen and Peter are stunning, the portraits full of sunshine are just divine… welcome, lovelies, to wedding blog BLISS!
“Our wedding was a natural, relaxed, outdoor garden party! We wanted a natural and relaxed day that we could spend as much time outside as possible. It was just like having a day with our best friends.
The marquee and church we decorated ourselves, the reception venue fitted our theme well so not much decorating required – it was all done by us! The venue didn’t need much at all. It is very rustic with brick walls and wooden beams, very barn like and just what we wanted. We put a few things up bit really didn’t need to over do it. The table decorations, marquee decorations and church decorations were all handmade by my stepmother using hessian, lace, ribbon and string in white and coral to match the bridesmaid dresses, flowers and men’s ties!”
Posted in autumn weddings, DIY weddings, Real UK weddings, Real weddings, September wedding, wedding blog, Yorkshire wedding Tagged Christian's Cafe, Eyesome Photography, Garden Room Flowers, Harrogate wedding lounge, Lou Lou Puchalka, naked cake, Sarah Schofield, The Event Music Company, Wills & Parker Leave a comment
Autumn wedding style inspiration, with Shelby Ellis Photography
Autumn is well and truly here, and it’s time for snuggly jumpers, cosy fires, slipper socks and hot chocolate… and the loveliest wedding inspiration shoots you can imagine. Here’s one of our first of the season… it’s time to snuggle up with your favourite UK wedding blog, breathe in the fabulous colours and get inspired for your wedding…
I adore the colourful styling of today’s shoot: the bright flower crown with pops of red roses and the display ideas with splashes of yellow amongst a late summer green foliage. Apples are a key feature in so many autumn wedding styles, and here they add even more colour and texture to the design. Use these ideas for your wedding tables and display areas – or pop place name tags onto apples for a cute place setting idea!
Words & images: www.shelbyellis.co.uk
It was a cold and wet autumn morning at a muddy Knole Park in Sevenoaks, but our models for the day Chantelle & Billy (a real couple!) were absolutely fantastic and powered through.
Melanie & Kevin’s relaxed and pretty humanist wedding at Nailcote Hall, with Lumiere Photography
I’ve always loved weddings which don’t follow the standard rules. It doesn’t matter why – but so many couples are opting for humanist weddings these days, and it makes me happy. Personally, I’d struggle making my vows either to God or to Theresa May (via the legal wording of the registry office ceremony), and to celebrate my marriage I’d have to do things a little differently, just as Melanie & Kevin did.
Today’s Nailcote Hall wedding couldn’t be more perfect for the time of year. We’re heading towards autumn and those of you celebrating in the next few weeks will be putting the final touches on your day… take some tips from today’s gorgeous bride and groom and have a fabulous, colourful table plan, wear a shrug just in case it gets chilly, make the most of lighting and candles as the evening draws in…
Images are by lovely Leicester wedding photographer Alix, at Lumière Photography.
Contact & Bookings: Lumière Photography
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Elaine & Matt’s fabulously colourful English wedding at West Tower, with Samantha Ward Photography
Today’s wedding is guaranteed to bring a smile: the colours are stunning, the styling absolutely beautiful, and the bride and groom gorgeous as can be! Elaine & Matt were married at West Tower, Aughton, and describe their best day ever as “a traditional, bright and colourful day filled with smiles“.
“I wanted a vintage classic dress that would suit my petite figure. However all I knew was that I wanted some lace and a high neck, so I was very open minded.
“In order to give the illusion of height I went for a more figure hugging design. I tried on a huge variety and loved the whole experience of trying on all styles. However, when I put on the dress I chose I knew it was ‘the one.’ My mum could tell by the huge smile on my face.”
Images are by lovely Yorkshire wedding photographer Samantha Ward – Sam’s images are out of this world – do take the time to discover her work here:
Posted in autumn weddings, colourful weddings, Lancashire wedding, Real UK weddings, Real weddings, September wedding, wedding blog Tagged Aughton wedding, Beauty Barn, Brides Gallery, Classic Wedding Cars, Garlands Florist, Heather Scott, Ivydene, John Titcombe, Leeds wedding photography, Paperchase, Red Events, Samantha Ward Photography, Ted Baker, West Tower Country House, Yorkshire wedding photographers Leave a comment
Laura & Chris’s beautiful, rose-filled wedding at Hemswell Court, with Ian Wallace Photography
The flowers are as timeless as can be – while our passion for dahlias, peonies and hydrangeas comes and goes, our love of the classic English rose never fades. Laura and Chris’s wedding is beautiful, full of roses and in one of our favourite stately home venues: Hemswell Court. You’ll love today’s feature – it’s sooo pretty, so romantic…and there are some giggles too. Enjoy! Claire xx
Contact & Bookings: Ian Wallace Photography
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Words & Images: Ian Wallace Photography
When Laura and Chris explained what they were going to be doing, I thought they were a little mad. They’d just emigrated to Australia and were coming back to the UK for 2 weeks, just to get married! The wedding was such a massive celebration, with friends and family from all over – lots of Australian and Irish accents, with some people coming from as far away as Lincoln!
Danielle and Christian’s gorgeous DIY summer wedding, with Hannah K Photography
I’m smitten with Danielle and Christian’s wedding – their entire day is beautiful: from the tiniest details (the collar on Danielle’s dress; Christian’s buttonhole) to the big stuff; I adore ALL of the portraits of the two of them, and those amazing red leaves on the building opposite their venue… what a stunning collection of memories of a beautiful homespun English wedding!
“My family were amazing and helped with quite a few things which saved us a lot. My nan made the invitations, place names and cupcake cases. My aunty made the cake and cupcakes. My uncle made the cake stand. The wooden box and hearts were bought on ebay for about £25, printed games were handmade by myself and my husband. The table plan I made myself.”
“I had been to a couple of bridal shops and outlets and tried on some very beautiful dresses, but when I tried my dress on my mum cried and didn’t want to take it off, it was one of the easiest decisions I had made for our wedding. The service we received in the Bridal Rooms in Atherstone made it worth the extra cost, and they recommended a seamstress to do any alterations which was just round the corner from their shop. Also wonderful!”
