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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, 9 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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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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inclusive wedding calligraphy and stationery examples with two Bride place name cards | By Moon & Tide Calligraphy UK
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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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ADHD, wedding photography, and me – by Dannie at Blotted Ink Photography
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ADHD, wedding photography, and me – by Dannie at Blotted

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May 5, 2026
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I’m really conscious I need to introduce today’s guest article with care, but I’ve...

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Groom and bride dancing in a field at golden hour | credit Christy Photography at Sandhole Oak Barn Cheshire
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William & Michelle’s dreamy summer wedding in Cheshire, with Christy

Claire Gould
May 1, 2026
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A glorious sunny wedding, a sublime dress in powder blue and a stunning Cheshire...

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