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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, 6 monthsOctober 22, 2025 ago
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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, 11 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, 11 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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Lottie & Will’s sparkly beautiful wedding at Priston Mill, with Martin Dabek Photography
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Lottie & Will’s sparkly beautiful wedding at Priston Mill, with

Claire Gould
April 15, 2026
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We’re sharing the loveliest winter wedding today, with stunning couple Lottie and Will, in...

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I support Independent Celebrants in UK wedding law reform 2026
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Wedding law reform – what’s changing and what will it

Guest author
April 13, 2026
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As a wedding supplier and blog editor, adding my voice to the movement supporting...

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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

Claire Gould
April 9, 2026
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Knowing what to expect from your wedding photographer will take away wedding day worries....

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Newlywed couple walking arm in arm at Alnwick Treehouse | North Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham
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Rich winter colours and sparkle for Faye & Wilf’s unforgettable

Claire Gould
April 8, 2026
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I adore Faye & Wilf’s wedding for its rich, deep and warming colour palette....

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A bride looks towards a bay window as she stands beneath a chandelier holding a bouquet of pink flowers - by Damien Vickers Photography
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What Editorial Wedding Photography Is, And What It Isn’t –

Claire Gould
April 7, 2026
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The word “editorial” appears everywhere in wedding photography right now. Couples often tell me...

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Elegant champagne-toned wedding inspiration from Wivenhoe House

Claire Gould
April 2, 2026
3

As a calligrapher, I know how tough it can be for the ‘smaller’ wedding...

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

Claire Gould
March 31, 2026
5

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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