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Pinch a fistful of salt – they’ve updated the ‘average wedding budget’ stats again. What to ignore and why.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, instead of announcing a big ‘average’ wedding spend, the companies behind the research told us the lowest and highest amounts couples had spent on weddings in the previous year. No pressure, no ulterior motives – and I think it would be genuinely interesting! Since day Read more

By Claire Gould, 6 months ago
Photo by Ky Nang on Unsplash
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Where to start with budgeting for your wedding – without the stress

A guest blog by Karen Hackman, Finance Coach for Couples Photo by Ky Nang on Unsplash Planning your wedding should be an exciting and joyful experience, but with so many details to consider, it can quickly become overwhelming. This guide is designed to simplify the process, breaking it down into Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearFebruary 24, 2025 ago
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Does a destination wedding cost more or less than getting married in the UK?

Header image by James Mason Photography In my 15 years of writing about weddings, I’ve learned that the cost of a destination wedding depends very much on location, guest lists and styling. But in all of that time I’ve never had a detailed insight into all of the factors which Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearFebruary 13, 2025 ago
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Elegance On a Budget: How to Plan a Dreamy, Thrifty Wedding

Being creative with your wedding budget can reduce wedding stress. It’s not about looking for bargains, but more about planning and styling a thrifty wedding! Thinking the way our grandparents might have done about a wedding can be a breath of fresh air. We want to help grooms and brides Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 yearsJanuary 15, 2024 ago

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A beautiful red dress for Boo & Simon’s break-all-the-rules, joy-filled

Claire Gould
July 30, 2026
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Over the last week or two I’ve been having the loveliest email chat with...

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The long way round to my favourite job: a Berkshire

Claire Gould
July 28, 2026
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A guest article for English Wedding, beautifully written by wedding planner Lauren of Lauren...

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Classic, timeless style for Ellie and Will at Rockbeare Manor,

Claire Gould
July 24, 2026
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Some wedding websites publish AI-generated content. We don’t. The best thing about wedding blogs...

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The wedding of a lifetime: Anthony & William in the Lake District, with Mark Battista Photography
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The wedding of a lifetime: Anthony & William in the

Claire Gould
July 21, 2026
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This one’s for the ages. An epic wedding, planned from thousands of miles away,...

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Wedding law reform consultation launches: Give Couples Choice Movement calls

Claire Gould
July 16, 2026
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What do you think? Should independent celebrants be able to conduct legal weddings? The...

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What wedding blogs do best: simple, beautiful, achievable, REAL weddings

Claire Gould
July 9, 2026
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The latest trend in weddings is definitely complaining about everything on instagram. So –...

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Ceremonies with Rachael - UK Humanist celebrant in Yorkshire, image by James Hicks Photography
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How I help my couples choose rituals and moments to

Guest author
July 6, 2026
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As a Yorkshire-based Humanist wedding celebrant, I hear one phrase a lot from couples...

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Paper that grows: how fourth-generation printer Tom Willday built SeedPrint

Claire Gould
July 3, 2026
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Plenty of wedding suppliers find their way into the industry through floristry, photography or...

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