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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, 10 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago
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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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What to wear on your hen weekend: outfit ideas every

Claire Gould
June 10, 2026
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Hen weekend celebrations have evolved enormously over the past decade or so. As a...

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How to gradually build content for your wedding business that

Claire Gould
June 8, 2026
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Apologies! – that title’s a bit of a mouthful, but the exact words were...

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Wedding ideas: Renaissance elegance in Normanton Park Gardens
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Wedding ideas: Renaissance elegance in Normanton Park Gardens

Claire Gould
June 2, 2026
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From an ancient, secret garden to Grecian backdrops and heavenly decor, this styling for...

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Why your venue probably asks for biodegradable confetti (and why

Claire Gould
June 1, 2026
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You’ve found your dream venue, booked an amazing photographer, and you are well into...

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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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