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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, 4 months 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, 5 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, 10 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, 10 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, 5 years ago

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Katy & Ed’s beautiful garden marquee wedding in Wiltshire, with

Claire Gould
March 31, 2026
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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
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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
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We’re skipping across the Channel today for a lovely, super relaxed and stylish wedding...

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Celebrating 23 gorgeous, creative, talented wedding florists from around the

Claire Gould
March 26, 2026
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Back in February I blogged about 15 wedding cake designers from all around the...

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Individuality, personality, and elegance with beards – how grooms’ suits

Claire Gould
March 24, 2026
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I am desperately keen to bring grooms back into the conversation around weddings. Even...

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London wedding at Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell with world renowned documentary photographers York Place Studios
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Laura & Luc’s beautifully individual Zetter Townhouse wedding, with London

Claire Gould
March 23, 2026
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A stunning celebration for a gorgeous couple, wrapped up in personality and character –...

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All the love, all the colours for Jodie & Joe’s Colehayes Park wedding, with Hannah Timm Photography
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All the love, all the colours for Jodie & Joe’s

Claire Gould
March 20, 2026
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I have a treat for you and I’m so excited! This wedding is amazing...

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A thoughtful guide to the loveliest Kent wedding venues, from

Claire Gould
March 19, 2026
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I’ve been incredibly proud of this blog’s UK focus since day one: while other...

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