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Calligraphy

Advice

How much do wedding calligraphers charge?

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 Read more

By Claire Gould, 10 monthsApril 24, 2025 ago
English Wedding Blogger, calligrapher, Claire Gould by Jenny Jones Photography (10)
Advice

How far in advance should you send wedding invitations in the UK

If you’re getting married this summer you might be almost ready to send out your wedding invitations. But when’s the best time to post them? How will you know? What if you’re getting married in Europe? Should you send Save the Dates? Are digital invites OK? And as a UK Read more

By Claire Gould, 11 months ago
Advice

An authentic guide to wedding invitation wording, with 26 examples to guide you

Getting your wedding invitation wording just right can feel like a challenge. The sheer amount of advice online is daunting! Which “complete guide to wedding invitation wording” is best? Are wedding invitations worded differently in the UK to the US? And which variation of wedding invitation etiquette will fit your Read more

By Claire Gould, 12 months ago
Advice

Calligraphy for your wedding – the perfect finishing touch (for any budget)

Written for English Wedding by UK wedding calligrapher Claire: By Moon & Tide Calligraphy with images by Lake District wedding photographer Hannah Hall Photography (full credits at the end of the article) I’m almost hoping that you’ll scoff at the title of this little article – does calligraphy really work Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 year ago
Calligraphy

SALE: The loveliest place names for your summer wedding!

Discover lots of gorgeous wedding place names at sale prices on Etsy this summer! These lovely place names are from By Moon & Tide, all handwritten in calligraphy and on sale (also on Etsy) this August. Place names from L-R, top row first: Circular wedding place names with calligraphy, made Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsAugust 4, 2024 ago

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A super sweet, intimate and lovely wedding from Southdowns Manor, with English Wedding member ...

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Pinch a fistful of salt – they’ve updated the ‘average

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, instead of announcing a big ‘average’ wedding spend, the...

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On grooms’ style, mood boards, and behind the scenes conversations!

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Grooms’ stories are important. I love watching how couples respond to the events of...

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We’ve been publishing such lovely advice for English Wedding member Emma Rose Jewellery for...

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Ways of looking at weddings – Imogen & Ed at

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