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The trend for human-written wedding stationery in 2027 – and how to find the right calligrapher for you

Bridebook are predicting that handwritten wedding place names will be a major trend for 2027. It’s part of their ‘whimsy’ wedding trend prediction (and honestly I’m not sure where I sit on ‘whimsy’) but I love their mentions of small, joyful, personal details replacing rigid formality with wedding stationery. So Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 weekOctober 15, 2026 ago
handwritten calligraphy wedding menu and place name scroll | Photographer credit Hannah Hall, Lake District
Calligraphy

The loveliest last-minute touches for a personal, meaningful wedding

The days are ticking by, your wedding feels so close, and everything’s organised: perhaps a celebrant-led ceremony, a documentary wedding photographer – and styling touches that feel like home. In the weeks before you finally get wed – because it’s a super busy time, with loads to do and never Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 months ago
inclusive wedding calligraphy and stationery examples with two Bride place name cards | By Moon & Tide Calligraphy UK
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Changing my wedding calligraphy product images for inclusivity, by a UK calligrapher and stationery designer

Quietly, one calligraphy name at a time, I’m evolving how I write samples for By Moon & Tide’s social media and Etsy shop. I don’t write bride & groom any more, unless it’s for a customer order and I’ve been given the wording. My wedding invitation samples, the place name Read more

By Claire Gould, 5 monthsMay 16, 2026 ago
Two calligraphy vow booklets in calligraphy, tied with pink silk ribbon and shown next to a wooden calligraphy pen and a blush rose | By Moon & Tide Calligraphy UK
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, 1 yearApril 24, 2025 ago
English Wedding Blogger, calligrapher, Claire Gould by Jenny Jones Photography (10)
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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, 2 years ago

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Tiri & Ed’s Brecon Beacons wedding at Tall John’s House

Claire Gould
October 22, 2026
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The loveliest couple – those SMILES! – for a stunning Welsh wedding. I loved...

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Baggy Time: The One Piece of Wedding Advice That I

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October 19, 2026
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A guest article by Derby documentary wedding photographer Simon Dewey. Simon is a member of...

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groom and bride on steps leading towards landscaped gardens. She's wearing a very long veil embroidered with colourful flowers | Hannah Timm Photography
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Kavita & Henry’s spring flower-filled Cornish castle wedding by the

Claire Gould
October 15, 2026
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A stunning wedding in an incredible venue with fabulous sea views, captured beautifully by...

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The trend for human-written wedding stationery in 2027 – and

Claire Gould
October 15, 2026
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Bridebook are predicting that handwritten wedding place names will be a major trend for...

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The New Romanticism – designed and made in London by House of Savin, launching at New York Bridal Fashion week
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The New Romanticism – designed and made in London by

Claire Gould
October 12, 2026
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Oh, to be in New York this week as the world’s master craftspeople showcase...

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Choosing music for your wedding ceremony (and the bits couples

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October 8, 2026
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A guest article from the team behind Gig Heaven – an international directory of...

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Is It Safe to Buy an Engagement Ring Online? The

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October 5, 2026
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Buying an engagement ring online can feel uncomfortable. That is completely understandable. You are...

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Thoughtful ways to thank your wedding guests without the pressure

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October 1, 2026
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Hi, my name is Megan and I absolutely love weddings. Dressing up for them,...

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