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Why Do People Hate Wedding Magicians?

A guest blog with Close-Up Chris Magicians have been part of entertainment history for centuries, yet let’s be honest — many folks just can’t stand them. Perhaps it’s the eye-roll-inducing performances or the idea that wedding magic equates to cheap parlour tricks. But here’s the twist: while plenty of cringe-worthy Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJuly 5, 2024 ago
Wedding magician Close-Up Chris performs for a group of astonished guests at a barn wedding
Advice

The modern couple’s guide to hiring a wedding magician

When we feature real couples’ weddings on our blog, we don’t ask if they had a magician. It’s a rare choice – but it’s absolute genius. Those couples who fill out our interview and who did hire a magician always, always point them out as one of the very best Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsMarch 13, 2024 ago
Advice

Real life wedding day mistakes, and how not to have them!

Header image by Kent wedding photographer Benjamin Toms I loved this idea for a blog post about wedding day mistakes. It’s tongue-in-cheek, and the last thing we want to do is worry you! But mistakes can happen; and they often become favourite wedding stories over the years. Wedding magician Close-Up Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 years ago
Advice

A unique and unforgettable party starter for your wedding!

Happy Monday, lovely people! We have something rather special to share with you today – a fantastic idea to brighten up any wedding ‘lull’ and bring astonished grins to your guests’ faces! The Close-Up Corner is a unique idea from wedding magician Close-Up Chris – one of the best-reviewed wedding Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago
A bride and groom smile as they watch a sleight of hand trick performed by UK wedding magician Close-Up Chris
Advice

The ultimate solution to the wedding lull!

We want your wedding to be a fun-filled, joyous event from the beginning to the very end. Imagine your guests smiling all day long, even the couples who don’t know a soul. Keeping every guest entertained through the quiet, in-between bits of your day can be a challenge… but we Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 years ago

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Wedding law reform – what’s changing and what will it

Guest author
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
1

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
2

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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wedding stationery flatlay by Carrie at Honey Bee Mine with bridal jewellery, white wedding shoes and dried flowers, by Capture It
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Elegant champagne-toned wedding inspiration from Wivenhoe House

Claire Gould
April 2, 2026
2

As a calligrapher, I know how tough it can be for the ‘smaller’ wedding...

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newlyweds and their wedding party in traditional hired top hats and tails by Wiltshire wedding photographer Greg Shingler
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Katy & Ed’s beautiful garden marquee wedding in Wiltshire, with

Claire Gould
March 31, 2026
5

I’m so excited to share this gorgeous English wedding with a sublime mix of...

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The secret signs a wedding ring brand might be sketchy

Claire Gould
March 30, 2026
2

A couple of weeks back I shared a blog written by lovely Michaela for...

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FRance destination wedding with Frances Mary Sales Brittany wedding photographer at Chateau du Grand Val
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Nat & Paul’s beautiful and relaxed wedding in France, with

Claire Gould
March 27, 2026
2

We’re skipping across the Channel today for a lovely, super relaxed and stylish wedding...

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