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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 who’ve never booked a photographer before

Knowing what to expect from your wedding photographer will take away wedding day worries. Hiring a professional who knows what they’re doing will set your mind at rest. An experienced wedding photographer will bring a feeling of calm, and their quiet confidence can be a blessing amongst all the excitement Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 month ago
styled shoot

Timeless and romantic spring wedding inspiration from Holesfoot Cumbria, with Mark Battista Photography

If English Wedding has a little bias towards the north west and the Lakes, I make no apologies. This part of England’s where I grew up, my home, and just happens to be my personal favourite! Today, a styled wedding inspiration photoshoot with stunning springtime vibes from one of the Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 months ago
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Candid, never posed! An essential guide to relaxed and natural wedding photography by Mark Battista

If you’re still to book your wedding photographer, this is for you! The wedding photos you’ll love most will be relaxed, natural images of you and your guests. You’ll adore the ones where your smiles look natural, where your glances are genuine, and the ones which remind you how fun Read more

By Claire Gould, 6 monthsDecember 2, 2025 ago
autumn weddings

A beautiful Gilpin Hotel Lake District wedding for Lois & Marcus, with Mark Battista Photography

An intimate wedding in the perfect setting today, as I write this blog from a damp and autumnal Lake District. The backdrop for Lois and Marcus’s day was beautiful: soft light on fading bracken and a relaxed ceremony by the shore of a private lake. Images are by Mark Battista Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsSeptember 17, 2025 ago
classic / timeless weddings

A secret wedding, full of heart, for Kian and Tony at Lindeth Howe in the Lakes. With Mark Battista Photography

Unusually, let’s start today’s gorgeous wedding blog with a fun fact: Tony proposed to Kian after gifting her a sky dive for her birthday. He tandem jumped first at 15,000 feet and then Kian followed. As Kian landed Tony was on one knee with a gorgeous ring. He had a Read more

By Claire Gould, 10 monthsJuly 28, 2025 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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