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Planning a Christmas proposal? There’s ONE thing you have to get right!

To be super clear: when you propose at Christmas time, there’s one secret you absolutely can’t ignore, if you want it to go perfectly. There’s many more tips and ideas you can choose to take on board as well! We’ll give you those in a nutshell, but let’s get cracking Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 month ago
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Sneha & Jacob’s emotional, magical proposal at Chatsworth, with Priti Shikotra Photography

Right on the home page of English Wedding you’ll see “This website is for everyone. It’s about love.” Sharing love stories of every kind brings so much joy to our screens, and while it’s been a little while since we’ve shared a proposal story, Jacob and Sneha’s is incredibly special. Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 monthsOctober 22, 2025 ago
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Advice

Could the trend for quiet proposals signal a future of equality in wedding planning?

This Friday, I thought a short but thoughtful blog post would be lovely. I was contacted by a media agency about ‘quiet proposals’ – a rising trend where couples are shopping together for engagement rings, rather than keeping the ring a secret and planning a super romantic, surprise proposal. This Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsMay 30, 2025 ago
Advice

How to plan a surprise proposal with a photographer and still keep it real

I’m already excited for you. You must be here because you’re going to ask someone to spend the rest of their life with you – and that’s a huge deal. This blog is here to help you plan the perfect moment for your surprise proposal, with tips on including a Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsMay 21, 2025 ago
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TEN Most Romantic Places in England and Scotland to Pop the Question

Header image credit: Devon photographer Grace Elizabeth Photography (see Emily & Chris’s engagement photoshoot here!) We do love a little proposal news here at English Wedding, and with international travel still off the agenda for many, the UK’s romantics have been forced to get a little more creative when it Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 years ago
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Colourful marquee wedding inspiration in the Shropshire countryside
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Colourful marquee wedding inspiration in the Shropshire countryside

Claire Gould
January 19, 2026
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Today’s blog highlights the talents of a group of creative and independent local wedding...

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Newlywed couple embracing outside their wedding venue. Black and white photography by Ross Willsher, Essex wedding photographer
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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience: Part Two – Curating

Claire Gould
January 16, 2026
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By Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher for English Wedding. We often equate...

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

Claire Gould
January 14, 2026
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If English Wedding has a little bias towards the north west and the Lakes,...

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ALL the sparkle, all the joy for Beth and Emelia’s Fullingbridge Farm Barn wedding, with Becky Weir Photography
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ALL the sparkle, all the joy for Beth and Emelia’s

Claire Gould
January 12, 2026
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If nothing else, your wedding should be joyful. For Beth and Emelia, that box...

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Two grooms walk hand in hand through petal confetti at an Essex wedding. By Ross Willsher Photography
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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience: Part One – Planning

Claire Gould
January 9, 2026
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By Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher for English Wedding It may sound...

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A beautiful luxury wedding at The Savoy for Georgia & Tom, with Elegante by Michelle J
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A beautiful luxury wedding at The Savoy for Georgia &

Claire Gould
January 8, 2026
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It’s incredibly important to me that English Wedding showcases a huge variety of real...

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Groom and bride walk hand in hand outside Yorkshire's Thirst Barn as guests throw petal confetti. Photography by Joss Denham
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Sam and Chloe’s beautiful, rustic Thirsk Barn wedding, with Joss

Claire Gould
January 7, 2026
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Some weddings are absolutely worth the wait, but even so, I’ve been scrambling to...

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Stunning florals for Emily & Sahil’s Brympton House wedding, with Martin Dabek Photography
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Stunning florals for Emily & Sahil’s Brympton House wedding, with

Claire Gould
January 6, 2026
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Three little words: “more Indian weddings”. Please! This is a BEAUTY – Emily &...

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