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How UK wedding suppliers can shine in a world of AI – and why it can’t touch your superpower

I’ve been wanting to talk about AI in the wedding industry for a while – and while I’ve been listening, and understanding the implications of AI for wedding suppliers, I’ve realised this has to be a rounded conversation. I feel as though we’re at the very beginning of something which Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthMarch 16, 2026 ago
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Does English Wedding accept guest posts?

One thing English Wedding doesn’t do is email wrestling with SEO agencies. So, rather than spending hours of my life (oh, because English Wedding’s admin ‘team’ is me, Claire) reading and responding to digital media companies, I thought I’d write a straightforward explanation of what I do, and what I Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 monthMarch 11, 2026 ago
Notes on wedding directories vs wedding blogs for advertising
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You don’t need to list your wedding business in directories – even this one – to get bookings. Here’s why.

In 2026, you don’t need to list your wedding business in directories to get bookings. For some people they work really well, but for others they just eat money – so I’ve spent a little time this week really considering the alternatives. If you’re curious about a directory-adjacent approach to Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 months ago
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New beginnings at English Wedding – and an invitation for independent suppliers

Images in this blog are by Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham I feel like everything changed when 2026 arrived. Instagram got louder and more out of control, or at least that’s how it felt for me. My wedding friends were talking about AI on socials, and there were podcasts and Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 monthsFebruary 26, 2026 ago
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They can be controversial, but I still love styled shoots: here’s why.

It’s interesting how angry some wedding suppliers get about styled shoots – at least from the forum chats and Facebook groups I’ve seen. Anyone would think styled photoshoots were some kind of evil plot to dupe couples into booking dodgy suppliers. The reality is the opposite: all of the styled Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 months ago

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The loveliest meadow wedding for Chloe & Sam in Kent, with Max Milne Photography
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The loveliest meadow wedding for Chloe & Sam in Kent,

Claire Gould
April 20, 2026
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Honestly, I can’t stop beaming when I look at Chloe and Sam’s wedding photos....

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Bold and editorial museum wedding inspiration at The Box, Plymouth

Claire Gould
April 17, 2026
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It’s funny when you think about it: wedding blogs have featured styled photoshoots for...

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Lottie & Will’s sparkly beautiful wedding at Priston Mill, with Martin Dabek Photography
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Lottie & Will’s sparkly beautiful wedding at Priston Mill, with

Claire Gould
April 15, 2026
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We’re sharing the loveliest winter wedding today, with stunning couple Lottie and Will, in...

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I support Independent Celebrants in UK wedding law reform 2026
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Wedding law reform – what’s changing and what will it

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April 13, 2026
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As a wedding supplier and blog editor, adding my voice to the movement supporting...

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Newlywed couple having their confetti moment at Eden Barn with Cumbria wedding photographer Mark Battista
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How wedding photography works – an honest guide for couples

Claire Gould
April 9, 2026
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Knowing what to expect from your wedding photographer will take away wedding day worries....

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Newlywed couple walking arm in arm at Alnwick Treehouse | North Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham
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Rich winter colours and sparkle for Faye & Wilf’s unforgettable

Claire Gould
April 8, 2026
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I adore Faye & Wilf’s wedding for its rich, deep and warming colour palette....

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A bride looks towards a bay window as she stands beneath a chandelier holding a bouquet of pink flowers - by Damien Vickers Photography
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What Editorial Wedding Photography Is, And What It Isn’t –

Claire Gould
April 7, 2026
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The word “editorial” appears everywhere in wedding photography right now. Couples often tell me...

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Elegant champagne-toned wedding inspiration from Wivenhoe House

Claire Gould
April 2, 2026
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As a calligrapher, I know how tough it can be for the ‘smaller’ wedding...

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