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Advice

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, 6 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, 7 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, 1 yearMay 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, 1 yearMay 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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Groom and bride steal a kiss as they stand on a sunny lawn with bridesmaids in pink behind them | Pearce Wedding Photography at The Old Kent Barn
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Jess and Ruhi’s creative Old Kent Barn wedding, with Pearce

Claire Gould
May 29, 2026
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A gorgeous summer wedding with the cutest first look – the couple’s dog Winnie...

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A stunning wedding for Holly & Nick in Southampton, with Molly Georgia Photography
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A stunning wedding for Holly & Nick in Southampton, with

Claire Gould
May 27, 2026
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Today’s real wedding blog is chic and romantic, and introduces English Wedding to a...

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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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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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