I’m so thrilled to be sharing this super colourful, joyful wedding with you today. As well as the gorgeous photos by my friend Jaye, Lake District wedding photographer at Jaye Peg Photography, I’m really happy to have a long list of amazing supplier reviews from Shireen and Phil – starting, of course, with absolutely brilliant Jaye! This wedding has been a dream to scroll through this morning, and I hope you’ll adore it as much as I do. One last thing – Shireen added a beaming happy emoji to every supplier review which my website wouldn’t let me include… but they’re there in spirit, adding to the happiness! More, as always on insta: @englishweddingblog

There is such a thing as the ‘everywedding‘ – and it’s all about styling. The internet and wedding media can’t help but follow trends, but YOU absolutely don’t have to. Take a step back for just one moment and imagine your wedding from your guests’ perspective: it will be all about the two of you. Your favourite people are excited to see you celebrate your love, and if you find a way to do that which feels authentic, comfortable, and really personal, it will be an unforgettable day! Here’s how to sidestep the ‘everywedding‘ trap of samey styling, and create your own unique and beautiful wedding – with help from our favourite wedding experts!

by Isabella Williams, health and wellness writer

Planning a wedding, potentially your Best Day Ever, is an exhilarating experience. However, more often than not, all of the organisation involved can also be stressful. When decision overload creeps up on you, and you’re running out of time as the big day approaches, your health can take a back seat as you prioritise all your wedding arrangements. That’s when it becomes more important than ever to carve out some time for yourselves. 

Today’s absolute joy of a wedding comes from beautiful Grasmere, in the heart of the Lake District. Mark and Dan look amazing in matching suits, the floral styling is out of this world and the photography captures the atmosphere of their day perfectly.


All images are by Lake District wedding photographer Mark Battista


I am head over heels in love with so many of Mark and Dan’s images I could have shared so many more on the blog… do head over to @englishweddingblog on instagram to see more of my favourites! Congratulations to this gorgeous pair – and huge thank yous for sharing such wonderful supplier reviews for the amazing team who brought the day to life. An absolute beauty!

This is a niche topic – but still popular and I hope you find it really useful! As well as writing English Wedding, I’m a calligrapher who specialises in weddings, so this is my little area of expertise. Calligraphy looks expensive – it’s a fabulous way of elevating wedding tables and giving a luxury vibe – and you really don’t have to spend a fortune to do it. Here’s how to be spend savvy and get the most from working with a wedding calligrapher.