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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, 10 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, 12 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, 1 yearMay 30, 2025 ago
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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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Is It Safe to Buy an Engagement Ring Online? The

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October 5, 2026
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Buying an engagement ring online can feel uncomfortable. That is completely understandable. You are...

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Thoughtful ways to thank your wedding guests without the pressure

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October 1, 2026
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Hi, my name is Megan and I absolutely love weddings. Dressing up for them,...

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Adam & Katie’s gorgeous black tie wedding in Leeds, with Fabio Photography
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Adam & Katie’s gorgeous black tie wedding in Leeds, with

Claire Gould
September 29, 2026
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A stunning wedding from the heart of Yorkshire, with a gorgeous couple and superbly...

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Alistair & Gary’s relaxed wedding at Holesfoot Cumbria, with Jaye-Peg

Claire Gould
September 25, 2026
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Here’s how real wedding blogs work behind the scenes: a wedding submission comes in. I...

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Ella & Will’s amazing alternative wedding at Papplewick Pumping Station,

Claire Gould
September 17, 2026
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Some weddings take me hours to publish – I read through all the details,...

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Lauren & Anthony’s lovely Eltham Barn wedding, with London photographer

Claire Gould
September 15, 2026
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A gorgeous wedding for an American couple living in London. Eltham’s Tudor Barn was...

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Annie & Luke’s rainy, stunning, wedding made with love! At Cragwood, Lake District – with Mark Battista Photography
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Annie & Luke’s rainy, stunning, wedding made with love! At

Claire Gould
September 9, 2026
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Family played a huge part in Annie & Luke’s wedding in Cumbria – chipping...

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Groom and bride cuddling and smiling by a white barn door. He's in a blue suit and waistcoat, she's in a painted wedding dress | Martin Dabek Photography at Ashley Wood Farm Wiltshire
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Kyra & Tolu’s spectacular summer wedding at Ashley Wood in

Claire Gould
September 3, 2026
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An absolute stunner of a wedding, with breathtaking photos and a fabulous venue –...

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