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Jamie & Luke’s amazing festival wedding, with Amie Seal Photography
Breaking with tradition: 4 new traditions to make your wedding unique!
Anatomy of an Engagement Ring
5 favourite wedding venues in Hertfordshire! with Becky Harley Photography
Zoe & Freddie’s beautiful elopement in Cornwall, with Hannah Timm Photography

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The jury’s out on whether this is a festival-sty

The jury’s out on whether this is a festival-style wedding, or a festival with a wedding in it. All the love for GORGEOUS couple Jamie & Luke for celebrating their way, with 3 band sets and a DJ.... This wedding / festival rocks its socks off, and we’re all in for the party of the decade!⁠
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Photographer: @amiesealphotography⁠
Tipis: @elitetents⁠
Dress: @elliapearlbridalboutique�Dress designer: @bylillianwest⁠
Suits: @suityourselfleicester⁠
Flowers: @thewildbeeandme⁠
Hair: @jadeelizabethhair⁠
Fire dancers: @houseofbonitaentertainment⁠
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🌟Link in our bio for more! 👆⁠
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4 new traditions to make your wedding unique!⁠
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... disclaimer: the ONLY thing you NEED to make your wedding unique, is you. You are everything.⁠
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But if you'd like more tips and ideas, read today's English Wedding blog 😊⁠
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🌟 make your wedding a complete surprise!⁠
🎃 theme it - elegant halloween anyone?⁠
🌿 go intimate: celebrate in your back garden 🥰⁠
🤫 elope! find out why... 💕 LINK IN OUR BIO! 👆⁠
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Photos by @wildmeadowphoto @benjamintomsphotography @hannahtimmphotography @lukeflintphotography @pippamackenzie (styling last 2 images @elegantebymichellej )

Today on our blog we've shared some tips for smash

Today on our blog we've shared some tips for smashing the patriarchy and making NEW traditions! ⁠
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We had to edit the press release - as we usually do - to cut out the words 'bride and groom' and acknowledge wedding attire other than dresses so it's more inclusive. @mediaworksuk take note! ⁠
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But if you want to shake up wedding traditions, check our blog because the ideas are FAB! (And we got to dig out some gorgeous images from our archives from fave photographers like @smilingtigerstudiosuk which makes us happy!) ⁠
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#newweddingtraditions #dorsetweddingphotography⁠
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We asked @beckyharleyphotog to share her favourite

We asked @beckyharleyphotog to share her favourite Hertfordshire wedding venues - and she came up with some beauties!⁠
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#hertfordshireweddingvenues #hertfordshireweddingphotographer #beckyharleyphotography #coltsfootweddings #coltsfootweddingphotographer #fanhamshallweddingphotographer #offleyplaceweddingphotographer #henrymooreweddingphotographer #essendonweddingphotographer#englishweddingblog #ukweddingblog #englishwedding ⁠
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If you want a unique wedding, @rosswillsherphotogr

If you want a unique wedding, @rosswillsherphotography suggests looking outside of the industry for inspiration - and he's so right!

"I think that one of the reasons why other celebrations can vary so much compared to weddings, is that the wedding industry tends to be a little insular when it comes to inspiration. Wedding suppliers often to look to other weddings for ideas and trends, so we don’t see huge variations in the look and feel of the day. There is also a sense of ‘Well it’s always been done this way’, and a fear of change and trying something new. If you are someone that looks at weddings online and feels frustrated and ignored, look towards popular culture for ideas. Music, art, literature, films, and interior design can all be amazing sources of inspiration for your day. Pinterest hasn’t really shown me any outfit ideas I love for my upcoming big day, but the BAFTA red carpet really got my creativity whirling."

If weddings you've been to in the past don't feel right for you, consider a celebrant.

"Whilst (at the time of writing) you will still need to have short separate legal ceremony with a registrar at some point, hiring a celebrant for your main wedding ceremony enables you to incorporate so many personal elements to your public vows. Celebrant-led wedding ceremonies can be absolutely anything you want them to be and with so many celebrants to choose from, you are guaranteed to find one who really understands what makes you unique."

And don't let the wedding industry dictate your day: Question Everything!

"It’s wonderful to keep an open mind and approach the day with curiosity. There are lots of services, products, and suppliers available that you haven’t even considered possible before. However, every time you are tempted to dip into your wedding budget, ask the question ‘Will this make our day more fun or meaningful?’ If the answer is yes, then go for it, but if you don’t really feel it will add to the joy of the day, maybe you need to step away and make sure you’re not getting swept up in wedding shopping or caught in a supplier’s sales-web."

More wedding advice from the heart, from @rosswillsherphotography on our blog right now.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @hannahtimmphotography⁠
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"Hannah was amazing on our special day, she went above and beyond and planned out the most beautiful spots for our wedding photos!" ~ Zoe & Freddie⁠
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They eloped to @thecowshedweddings "a beautiful venue with a very homely feel. Sarah went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect and our wedding everything we had hoped for."⁠
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See their wedding photos and read about their day on English Wedding - link in our bio! ⁠
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#cornwallweddingphotographer #cornwallelopementphotographer #elopetocornwall #ukelopement

💍 Learn *everything* - hold your own when you'r

💍 Learn *everything* - hold your own when you're chatting to jewellery specialists and amaze your other half! We just published The Anatomy of an Engagement Ring on our blog.⁠
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Do you know your shoulders from your prongs or claws? Is your other half a fan of the split shank, or more of a solitaire person? Do they prefer a pavé band or a channel? Nope? Neither did we... until we read this. ⁠
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💛 Tap the link in our bio to find out more 👆⁠
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With @infinitydiamondjewellery⁠
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#sustainableengagementring #anatomyofanengagementring #infinitydiamondjewellery #moissaniteengagementring #engagementring #moissanitejewellery #diamondalternative #weddingring #moissanitediamond #moissanitehalorings #engagementrings #moissaniteearrings #howtoproposemarriage #moissanitevsdiamond ⁠
#englishweddingblog #ukweddingblog #englishwedding

5 favourite wedding venues in Hertfordshire! ⁠
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We’re taking a virtual stroll around Hertfordshire today, discovering some favourite Herts wedding venues with our lovely friend @beckyharleyphotog 📸⁠
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From mansions to gardens to barns and chic modern spaces, there’s a fabulous choice of places to get married in the county, so join us to discover our faves, and perhaps you’ll find your dream venue (and photographer!) right here!⁠
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💛 Tap the link in our bio to find out more 👆⁠
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#hertfordshireweddingvenues #hertfordshireweddingphotographer #beckyharleyphotography #coltsfootweddings #coltsfootweddingphotographer #fanhamshallweddingphotographer #offleyplaceweddingphotographer #henrymooreweddingphotographer #essendonweddingphotographer

Meet @jacquelineandedward - ethical jewellers, pan

Meet @jacquelineandedward - ethical jewellers, panning gold in UK rivers and making your wedding rings out of the treasures they find!⁠
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“Without a shadow of a doubt we recommend Jacqueline & Edward to EVERYONE. They are such friendly, genuine people who craft pieces of beauty. We are so so so happy with our wedding rings. They’ve been so helpful, flexible & communicative and it felt really special to be able to customise the rings to such a fine detail. We particularly loved being able to choose river gold from different parts of the world. Thank you again to everyone." (Rosie from London)⁠
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🌱 Sustainability is so incredibly important - and this is why I love Jacqueline & Edward - ⁠
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Having previously worked in the environmental sector as a contaminated land consultant (like a land doctor) some of the projects Mark managed involved the restoration of mining areas and the cleaning up of petroleum spills – he has seen first-hand the damage done to our landscapes as a result of mining. It is this combination of passion and education that Jacqueline and Edward is built on and means there is an uncompromising view when it comes to sustainable and ethical practices. 🙌⁠
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Please check them out - learn something important about wedding rings and sustainability - and follow them here on insta. ⁠
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#sustainablejewellerydesigner #handmadejewelleryuk #ethicaljewellerybusiness #handcraftedweddingring #smallweddingbusiness #ecofriendlyweddingringsuk #ethicalweddingrings #oneofakind #uniqueweddingrings #sustainableweddingrings #ethicallysourcedgoldrings #JacquelineandEdward #englishweddingblog #englishweddingmember⁠

Freddie & Zoe's elopement in Cornwall ❤️⁠
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With their second baby on the way, this gorgeous pair got wed at @thecowshedweddings with lovely @hannahtimmphotography capturing the memories for them. ⁠
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Swipe to see some of the cute and quirky details. Hit the link in our bio to see more! ⁠
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Why, when a celebration is centred on getting marr

Why, when a celebration is centred on getting married, do so many rules and restrictions still seem to dictate how we party and express ourselves? From the order of the day, to what we wear; call it a wedding and there’s a pressure to uphold long-held traditions that may not even resonate or relate to the love we are celebrating.⁠
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@rosswillsherphotography works with lots of couples "who aren’t necessarily rebellious in nature or have the confidence to stick two fingers up to society’s expectations, but who do feel like the weddings they see on blogs and at wedding fairs don’t quite represent who they are."⁠
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His advice on our blog today speaks to everyone. He explains how you can have a truly unique wedding without having to conform to norms or bend away from what makes you wonderful. ⁠
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"Brainstorm what is you want from your wedding. How you want to feel, what elements will bring you the most joy, which traditions actually mean something to you. Do you have any specific needs that your suppliers need to understand and cater for? This could be accessibility-related, or needing time and space for quiet periods if you feel overwhelmed or anxious. It also needs to be said, that no element of wedding planning should come at the cost of your own mental health.⁠
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Never start by looking too closely at what others have done. Unique weddings are centred on your own personal tastes and preferences whereas ‘alternative’ or ‘unconventional’ weddings are often based on being different simply to make a statement and stand out... ⁠
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There is a difference between doing something because you feel you should and doing something because you’re excited to express yourself in a different way."⁠
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There's more from Ross on our blog - this is just an extract. It's a lovely read. Hit the link in our bio or go to English Wedding and search for Ross Willsher Photography.⁠
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There are a handful of incredibly special folks in

There are a handful of incredibly special folks in weddings right now who inspire me to be better, and whose every word has me hooked. Essex wedding photographer @rosswillsherphotography is one of them.

Grab a cuppa and take your time to read this heartwarming and heartfelt advice.

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