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Close Up Chris

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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
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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
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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
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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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Newlyweds outside Middleton Lodge wedding venue with a vintage car and their guests waiting outside | documentary wedding photography by York Place Studios
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Breathtakingly real – Olivia & Phil’s Middleton Lodge wedding with

Claire Gould
May 22, 2026
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We talk about different styles of wedding photography almost as though weddings are completely...

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Newlyweds walking away from the camera in the gardens of Carwinion House Falmouth | Cornwall wedding photographer Hannah Timm Photography
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The top UK wedding blogs for suppliers in 2026, and

Claire Gould
May 20, 2026
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How old is your wedding business? If you’ve been around for 10 years or...

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newlyweds at Falmouth's Darwinian House | real wedding blog feature with Hannah Timm Photography Cornwall
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Sophie & James’s beautiful Carwinion House Cornwall wedding, with Hannah

Claire Gould
May 18, 2026
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A glorious May wedding in Cornwall, with lovely couple Sophie and James. The pair...

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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

Claire Gould
May 16, 2026
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Quietly, one calligraphy name at a time, I’m evolving how I write samples for...

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Newlyweds at Bolton Albert Halls by Priti Shikotra Photography on English Wedding Blog
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William & Jasmine’s beautiful, quiet civil wedding in Bolton with

Claire Gould
May 13, 2026
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It is so important to me to recognise every kind of wedding on these...

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Jennifer & Harry’s relaxed, intimate and wonderful wedding in Wiltshire, with Liam Bowler Photography
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Jennifer & Harry’s relaxed, intimate and wonderful wedding in Wiltshire,

Claire Gould
May 7, 2026
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I adore intimate weddings. Sharing the day with just your closest family and best...

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ADHD, wedding photography, and me – by Dannie at Blotted Ink Photography
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ADHD, wedding photography, and me – by Dannie at Blotted

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May 5, 2026
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I’m really conscious I need to introduce today’s guest article with care, but I’ve...

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Groom and bride dancing in a field at golden hour | credit Christy Photography at Sandhole Oak Barn Cheshire
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William & Michelle’s dreamy summer wedding in Cheshire, with Christy

Claire Gould
May 1, 2026
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A glorious sunny wedding, a sublime dress in powder blue and a stunning Cheshire...

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