Finding amazing suppliers and trusting them to create something stunning will guarantee you an unforgettable wedding. For lovely Amanda & Keith, their dream team included Lakes wedding photographer Mark Battista, floral stylist Kevin from Brackens of Bowness and the utterly charming Broadoaks Country House. If I could start every year with a real wedding like this, I would!

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Lake District wedding photographer Mark Battista

I am full of festive spirit today! It’s our last blog before Christmas and we have an absolutely gorgeous, sparkly twinkly Christmassy wedding which I know you will LOVE!!! The newlyweds are Katy and Simon, married at Northamptonshire’s Fawsley Hall with images by Sky Photography. I’ve been so excited to share this wedding with you, and I’m thrilled that Katy’s written all about their stunning day including fabulous reviews for her favourite Northants wedding suppliers. As always, I’ll share favourite photos on instagram (@englishweddingblog) but for now, grab yourself a cosy cuppa and scroll slowly – this is one of the loveliest Christmas weddings I’ve ever seen!

Our penultimate wedding before the end of the year is an absolute beauty. The venue, breathtaking Skipton Castle. Autumn & James said their vows below a beautiful old church window with no glass – only the sounds of trees and nature, and champagne corks popping outside as they were wed! The couple look fabulous, the images are just wonderfully romantic thanks to Joss Denham Photography, who gets an amazing review from the happy couple!

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North East & Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham

Newlyweds Elegant modern wedding at Skipton Castle with Joss Denham Photography

Aside from how utterly stunning today’s featured wedding is, one thing really struck me when I read about Corine & Neil’s wedding celebrations: the time of day they made their vows. This wedding was sent in by luxury wedding planner Elegante By Michelle J, who says “We always recommend later ceremony times at destination weddings in hot countries – no one wants to say ‘I do’ under the burning mid-afternoon sun!” I would love to see later ceremonies become a summer wedding trend here in the UK as well!

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 Wall for their wedding party. The vibe is beyond amazing, the ceremony styled with vibrant sunflowers, and I’ve fallen head over heels for their epic modern wedding day! Images are by lovely Priti Shikotra Photography, who’s based in Manchester and gets a fabulous review from the happy couple!