THE OXFORD WEDDING BLOG
Hey, I’m Philippa. I set up this blog as a go-to place for couples who are getting married in Oxford and it’s surrounding areas. It’s where I share some ace things I’ve come across at weddings, and all the amazing hidden gems I’ve found in and around Oxford.
ROSIE + JAMES CHERWELL BOATHOUSE WEDDING
If you're looking for Oxford Wedding inspiration, look no further! This Cherwell Boathouse wedding...
2020 IN PICTURES
Well, what a year 2020 has been for us all. Philippa James Photography HQ has seen weddings...
SMALL INTIMATE WEDDING IDEAS
From 4th July 2020, small intimate wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships are now allowed to...
Oxford Wedding Postponed due to Covid19
I met Amy from Amy Meadows Events (Queen Oxford wedding planner, and planner of all events) about...
WHERE TO START WITH YOUR WEDDING INVITATIONS
Before COVID-19 I caught up with Sarah (in actual person) from Sarah + Maude; an Oxfordshire...
A super cute outdoor Oxfordshire wedding
OMG, are you ready for this super cute intimate outdoor Oxfordshire wedding? This wedding was a...
COVID-19 | creative ways to celebrate your would be wedding day at home
How to celebrate your COVID-19 wedding day, or what would have been your wedding day, at home?...
The Coronavirus and Your Wedding
The Coronavirus and your wedding... Bloody hell, planning a wedding can be stressful under normal...
TOP TIPS FROM OXFORD FLORIST – FLOWERS BY KIRSTY
Every wedding I photograph has flowers, some mega styled, others smaller rustic. Choosing your...
35 WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT IDEAS
Your wedding day is probably the biggest party you've ever hosted, even if your wedding is small,...
OXFORD UNIVERSITY WEDDING – ST. HUGH’S COLLAGE
I photographed this relaxed Oxford University Wedding during the summer of last year. I won't go...
AN INTIMATE WEDDING AT OXFORD REGISTER OFFICE
Emma and Toby got married in the summer, and like a lot of couples these days, they had their...
10 WEDDING BLOG POSTS TO READ IF YOU’VE JUST GOT ENGAGED
From working in the wedding industry, and from planning my own wedding a few years ago, I though...
THE BEST OF 2019 – OXFORD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
What a wonderful year for weddings 2019 has been... My aim at the beginning of the year was to...
ARE YOU HAVING SPARKLERS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Having sparklers on your wedding day is so much fun and they make for some photos! Firstly, I'd...
JOEL + HANNAH’S WEDDING
"OMG! WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE PHOTOS! We have watched the wedding slideshow so many times, we...
Oxford Wedding Venue – The Bodleian Library
I'm always up for meeting with an Oxford wedding venue and so when the girls from The Bodleian...
Me + My Oxford Wedding Photography Blog
Hello and welcome to The Oxford Wedding Blog! I'm, Philippa, and this is my little Oxford wedding...
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING CAKE
Today I'm catching up with Charlene, wedding cake queen and owner of Cherry Tree Cakerie. I am...
TOM + HANNAH’S RELAXED SOHO FARMHOUSE WEDDING
If you are thinking of having a Soho Farmhouse Wedding, or just looking for inspiration on how to...
RELAXED WEDDING AT THE PERCH OXFORD
Port Meadow is not only Pippa and George's most favourite place in the world, but it's also home...
HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR ON-LINE WEDDING GALLERY
For those of you who have booked me as your wedding photographer, here is a little insight into...
THE DIGITAL WEDDING ALBUM – FOR YOUR PARENTS
After your wedding day everyone will want to re-live the day and see your photos as soon as...
Tips on choosing your wedding band from Ear Candy Oxford
Choosing your wedding band for your wedding can be quite a challenge so I decided to catch up one...
FIRST DANCE SONG INSPIRATION (that aren’t cheesy)
When you think of a first dance at a wedding, you might imagine the couple dancing to a song...
TABLE SETTING INSPIRATIONS
There is something very special in dressing a table ready for a feast. Even for a small dinner...
WEDDING DAY TIMINGS
Here is a guide to what your wedding day timings may look like. I’ve written this blog post based...
WEDDING TRADITIONS + WHAT THEY MEAN
Weddings are full of traditions, no matter how alternative, but do we know where they actually...
SULGRAVE MANOR – OXFORDSHIRE WEDDING VENUE
I was so excited to receive an email from Victoria at Ross and Ross Events who asked if I'd be...
SAME SEX WEDDINGS AT THE ASHMOLEAN OXFORD
One of the world's oldest museums, The Ashmolean in Oxford, has been hosting weddings in its...
TOP 10 BARN WEDDING VENUES IN OXFORDSHIRE
There is no denying that there is something very romantic and laid back about having your wedding...
HEIRLOOM BOOKS (AKA THE WEDDING ALBUM)
After an art exhibition I love nothing more than going to the gallery shop and browsing through...
YARNTON MANOR WEDDING SHOOT
When Michelle, the event planner from Yarnton Manor, got in touch to see if I'd be interested in...
WAREHOUSE WEDDING VENUE: TAP SOCIAL OXFORD
I'm always on the look out for alternative wedding venues in Oxfordshire, and The Tap Social...
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING – THE GROUP SHOTS
Wedding photography group shots have a bit of a bad reputation. We’ve all been to those weddings...
LUNCH AT STRATTON COURT BARN WEDDING VENUE
I got invited to the very cosy Stratton Court Barn Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire for lunch. The...
WEDDING CONFETTI IDEAS
Now who doesn't love an explosion of confetti at their wedding? The tradition of the wedding...
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING DAY
The morning of your wedding day; this is where the story of your day begins. You may have woken...
HOW TO HOLD YOUR WEDDING FLOWER BOUQUET
So you've chosen your girl gang, you're stunning flower bouquet has arrived, and you are all...
5 TIPS ON EMBRACING RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
So we are in the UK after all… even in the hight of summer there is always of a massive chance of...
FIVE TIPS ON WRITING YOUR OWN WEDDING CEREMONY
I caught up with Lynn from Lynn Tierney Ceremonies again, and asked her to share her top five...
WHAT IS A WEDDING CELEBRANT?
If you're looking to have an alternative wedding ceremony or perhaps you'd like a ceremony on top...
A RELAXED OXFORD CITY WEDDING
All James and Maisy wanted for their wedding day was to be with everyone they love, and have a...
A WEDDING AT THE JAM FACTORY OXFORD
I'm a big fan of The Jam Factory, it's relaxed yet quirky, it's a bar but also an art space. When...
A MANOR FARM BARN WEDDING
George and Jess got married at Manor Farm Barn near Bicester in Oxfordshire. They had their...
A TIPI WEDDING AT THE MAYBUSH IN WITNEY
The Maybush is a real hidden gem of a wedding venue. Based near Witney in Oxfordshire, The...
A BODLEIAN LIBRARY WEDDING
Hannah and Ben love living in Oxford and so getting married at The Bodleian Library couldn't have...
WEDDING PLANNING – WHERE TO START WHEN YOU’VE JUST GOT ENGAGED?
Just got married, great - now what??? WEDDING PLANNING If you have no idea where to start with...
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ME AS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
I'm going to give you a the low down on what to expect from me as your wedding photographer, from...
5 controversial ideas for weddings on a budget
When I say five controversial ideas for weddings on a budget, some really are controversial and II...
A STYLISH RHODES HOUSE WEDDING
So what does a wedding at Rhodes House in Oxford City look like? Well, obviously each and every...
2018 ROUND UP OF WEDDINGS IN OXFORD
Weddings in Oxford... That's what this year has all been about for me. Not just photographing...
12 Oxford Wedding Venues in the City
So you've decided to get married in the city yay! But with so many Oxford wedding venues where do...
SIX WEDDING CEREMONY IDEAS YOU WOULDN’T HAVE THOUGH OF
Over the years I’ve come across some really amazing wedding ceremony ideas. So today, I wanted to...
HAVING A WEDDING DISCO? MY TOP TIPS ON CREATING A BUZZING DANCE FLOOR
Never assume a wedding disco automatically means a buzzing dance floor. I've seen many a sad,...
AN ‘URBAN ROCK’ WEDDING SHOOT AT TAP SOCIAL
If you are a regular reader of The Oxford Wedding Blog, or of my Instagram feed, you'll know that...
YOU ONLY NEED FIVE THINGS FOR A GREAT WEDDING DAY
When planning for your wedding day you can get so bogged down in the detail that it can sometimes...
Oxford Wedding Venue – The Manor Country House
I'm always on the look out for alternative wedding venue Oxfordshire, and on first sight I wan't...
6 OXFORD WEDDING FAIRS I RECOMMEND
Oxford wedding fairs can be a bit hit and miss if I'm honest, so I've created this post to tell...
A CHAT WITH THE PERCH INN OXFORD
The Perch Inn Oxford is a fantastic riverside pub. It's walking distance from the city centre,...
A MUST READ IF YOU ARE HAVING CHILDREN AT YOUR WEDDING
So, you've decided to have children at your wedding but are not sure how much you need to...
AN OXFORDSHIRE WEDDING FESTIVAL
I married my man Alex, FOUR years ago today!! Wooohoooo!!! We had the best weekend wedding...
10 amazing and alternative wedding venues in Oxfordshire
So you’ve just got engaged, whoop! And now for the wedding planning to begin… You may have...
Real Wedding at The Perch Oxford
A Ceremony at Oxford Town Hall Adam and Jo met at Truck Festival through mutual friends and fell...
An Oxford Town Hall Wedding
What a privilege to be the one to shoot Christian + Sophie's quirky intimate Oxford Town...
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VINTAGE INSPIRED WEDDING DRESS IN OXFORD?
Today I am chatting with designer Maud from MaudiKa Bridal a wedding dress shop Oxford. All I...
WEDDING STYLING
A chat with... Last week I had a great time meeting up with the lovely Camille from A Little Je Ne...
5 TOP TIPS FROM A PREGNANT BRIDE
Finding out you will be pregnant on your wedding day can be mega exiting, but it can also come...
HOW I PHOTOGRAPH A WEDDING
HOW I PHOTOGRAPH A WEDDING? The simple answer is, I photograph a wedding with a lot of feeling....
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
With so many talented wedding photographers out there, when it is time to book one it can feel...