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Advice

Your essential 2026 guide to humanist and independent wedding celebrants

In the last 15 years of English Wedding I’ve watched – happily – as celebrant-led weddings have grown in popularity. More and more couples choose independent and humanist celebrants over council registrars for their weddings every year. This shift in ceremony styles goes hand in hand with the rise in Read more

By Claire Gould, 11 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
Advice

Your Guide to Luxury Country House Wedding Venues in England

The very name English Wedding makes people think of stately homes and glamorous celebrations, when it really wasn’t the case when we launched 15 years ago (I was thinking more rebellious Kate Moss and Vivienne Westwood, but there you go)! I’ve been lucky to share hundreds of luxury weddings since Read more

By Claire Gould, 1 yearApril 2, 2025 ago
alternative weddings

An incredible dress for Rae & Jason’s joyful North Cadbury Court wedding, with Smiling Tiger Studios

I’m the happiest wedding blogger in the world today! It’s a joy to be sharing this beautiful Somerset wedding with the most amazing bespoke gold dress for stunning bride Rae. Jason’s suit is the loveliest purple shade, and the happy couple look fabulous in every single picture. They chose Dorset Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 years ago
elopement

Jack + Abi’s magical Chewton Glen elopement, with Smiling Tiger Studios

Grab a tissue, because this elopement is the loveliest thing ever. Abi and Jack tied the knot in Hampshire and their intimate ceremony is full of happy tears and the biggest, most joyful smiles you’ll ever see. Beautifully captured by Dorset wedding photographers and videographers Smiling Tiger Studios, the gorgeous Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJuly 12, 2024 ago
diverse weddings

Two beautiful weddings for Natasha & Jason at North Cadbury Court, with Smiling Tiger Studios

2 days, 2 looks, 2 cultures – Natasha & Jason’s wedding is out of this world. I love it! I want to see ALL the Hindu weddings on our blog – I’m not sent nearly enough and they are BEAUTIFUL! Today’s gorgeous couple chose North Cadbury Court as their venue Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsMay 22, 2024 ago

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The wedding of a lifetime: Anthony & William in the Lake District, with Mark Battista Photography
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The wedding of a lifetime: Anthony & William in the

Claire Gould
July 21, 2026
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This one’s for the ages. An epic wedding, planned from thousands of miles away,...

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Wedding law reform consultation launches: Give Couples Choice Movement calls

Claire Gould
July 16, 2026
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What do you think? Should independent celebrants be able to conduct legal weddings? The...

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Middleton Lodge with guests gathered outside and a groom and bride stood next to their vintage wedding car | York Place Studios
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What wedding blogs do best: simple, beautiful, achievable, REAL weddings

Claire Gould
July 9, 2026
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The latest trend in weddings is definitely complaining about everything on instagram. So –...

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Ceremonies with Rachael - UK Humanist celebrant in Yorkshire, image by James Hicks Photography
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How I help my couples choose rituals and moments to

Guest author
July 6, 2026
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As a Yorkshire-based Humanist wedding celebrant, I hear one phrase a lot from couples...

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Wedding stationery set by SeedPrint UK | invites and Save the Date cards on sustainable seed paper for planting
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Paper that grows: how fourth-generation printer Tom Willday built SeedPrint

Claire Gould
July 3, 2026
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Plenty of wedding suppliers find their way into the industry through floristry, photography or...

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Rydal cave Lake District elopement photography by Mark Battista
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Why the Lake District is perfect for elopements: a friendly,

Claire Gould
July 1, 2026
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I’ve always admitted I’m biased because this is my home – but the Lakes...

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Megan & Jacob’s gorgeous wedding in Seaham, County Durham | Joss Denham Photography
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Megan & Jacob’s gorgeous wedding in Seaham, County Durham |

Claire Gould
June 24, 2026
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An incredibly beautiful wedding from the North East of England today, with sublime images...

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Stories set in stone: The Hatton Jewels guide to elegant

Guest author
June 22, 2026
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There’s something undeniably curious and fascinating about vintage and antique jewellery, with each piece...

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