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Wedding blogs vs directories: what’s the difference and why listing on blogs is best for visibility

I’ve written thousands of blog posts: enough to keep a successful UK wedding blog and calligraphy business going for more than 17 years. I know blogging works in the wedding industry. I’ve made it my mission to understand why, and how, and what to do better. Wedding blogs have always Read more

By Claire Gould, 6 monthsApril 28, 2026 ago
wedding dance floor moment with beautiful lighting by UK documentary wedding photographers York Place Studios at Lartigolle
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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, 7 monthsMarch 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, 7 monthsMarch 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, 7 monthsMarch 5, 2026 ago
A groom and bride look into each others eyes as she holds a bouquet towards the camera. By Joss Denham Photography
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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, 8 monthsFebruary 26, 2026 ago

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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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Cellist and violinist playing their instruments | wedding ceremony musicians from Gig Heaven
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Choosing music for your wedding ceremony (and the bits couples

Guest author
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

Guest author
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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person holding a handwritten personalised note to wedding guests instead of favours | Mark Battista Photography Cumbria
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Thoughtful ways to thank your wedding guests without the pressure

Guest author
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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Adam & Katie’s gorgeous black tie wedding in Leeds, with Fabio Photography
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Adam & Katie’s gorgeous black tie wedding in Leeds, with

Claire Gould
September 29, 2026
4

A stunning wedding from the heart of Yorkshire, with a gorgeous couple and superbly...

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Two grooms beside a barn wall with a lantern, with a garden in the background | Jaye Peg Photography at Holesfoot Cumbria
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Alistair & Gary’s relaxed wedding at Holesfoot Cumbria, with Jaye-Peg

Claire Gould
September 25, 2026
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Here’s how real wedding blogs work behind the scenes: a wedding submission comes in. I...

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alternative wedding couple embrace | film wedding photography at Papplewick Pumping House with Simon Dewey Photography
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Ella & Will’s amazing alternative wedding at Papplewick Pumping Station,

Claire Gould
September 17, 2026
1

Some weddings take me hours to publish – I read through all the details,...

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Bride close up of dress detail by Tom Aizenberg Photography London
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Lauren & Anthony’s lovely Eltham Barn wedding, with London photographer

Claire Gould
September 15, 2026
1

A gorgeous wedding for an American couple living in London. Eltham’s Tudor Barn was...

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