Unusually, let’s start today’s gorgeous wedding blog with a fun fact: Tony proposed to Kian after gifting her a sky dive for her birthday. He tandem jumped first at 15,000 feet and then Kian followed. As Kian landed Tony was on one knee with a gorgeous ring. He had a videographer jump from the plane with Kian and captured the whole thing on video!

The wedding day was possibly a less adrenaline-filled occasion, but full of heart and soul. With images beautifully captured by Lake District wedding photographer Mark Battista, the couple celebrated with their closest family, ending the evening in their wedding outfits and slippers playing board games and eating cheese in their cosy, intimate and charming country house venue. It sounds utterly perfect.
When it comes to bridal style, few adornments evoke such timeless romance and refined elegance as pearls. Whether you’re drawn to the soft glow of classic freshwater pearls or the versatility of beautifully crafted faux designs, pearl wedding jewellery remains the ultimate symbol of sophisticated bridal beauty.
At Emma Rose Jewellery, we believe every bride deserves to feel radiant and true to her personal style. That’s why our carefully curated collection of pearl bridal jewellery offers everything from minimalist classics to opulent statement pieces—ensuring you’ll find the perfect finishing touch for your wedding day.
Not since Jenny Packham appeared on the bridal scene with to-die-for sequins and inimitable sparkling gowns have I seen such a breathtaking, statement wedding dress trend. Bows are amazing for modern weddings, and I’m excited to see how this fabulous trend evolves.
It’s a thrill to share this stunning collection of bow-adorned bridal gowns from Elbeth Gillis on English Wedding today. Aren’t they fabulous?!

Carmen – understated beauty in a simple, figure-hugging wedding gown in stretch satin with scoop neck and plunging back
If you’re feeling all the summer vibes and dreaming of a coastal, beach wedding look, today’s blog is for you. I’m so excited to share this wedding editorial photoshoot inspired by the laid-back ruggedness of the rocky cliffs and softly rippled sand of North Devon, and the olde worldy elegance of the Watersmeet Hotel.

The styling is perfect and the images are divine. And you know what? I adore wedding inspiration where the model couple have had fun. On this occasion, you will have to scroll all the way to the bottom of this blog (reading as you go, obvs – you don’t want to miss anything!) for those amazing sand in their toes moments. As beach wedding editorials go, this one’s pretty damn special. It’s also utterly gorgeous. (More on instagram later too! @englishweddingblog)
This little blog post has been rattling around in the back of my mind for a few months. Perhaps the idea has been there for all of the 15 years I’ve been writing English Wedding. Every time I see that posed image of a groom and bride embracing, but his face is obscured because the bride’s front and centre, it reminds me. Why are we treating grooms like they’re a backdrop? Why’s it the norm to hide grooms? I think I know…





