the oxford wedding blog
Me + My Oxford Wedding Photography Blog
Hello and welcome to The Oxford Wedding Blog! I'm, Philippa, and this is my little Oxford wedding photography blog. THE STORY BEHIND THE OXFORD WEDDING BLOG My husband and I married three years ago, and when we were planning our wedding, we found it especially hard...
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING CAKE
Today I'm catching up with Charlene, wedding cake queen and owner of Cherry Tree Cakerie. I am such a big fan of Charlene's cakes, her style is so unique and she creates the most amazing unconventional designs, some too good to even eat in my opinion!! She's sharing...
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 have a relaxed wedding day, then take a peek at Tom and Hannah's day below.. Tom proposed to Hannah over a cup of tea in their London home, and this relaxed vibe is...
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 of the amazing pub The Perch. I've shot many weddings at The Perch and it's still one of my favourite Oxford wedding venues, massively due to it's super relaxed vibe....
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 how to get the most from your on-line wedding gallery. About 4-6 weeks after your wedding, your final images will uploaded into your very own on-line wedding gallery. You...
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 possible, especially your parents! I warn you, your parents are going to be desperate to show off your magical day to all their friends, their neighbours, their work...
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 of the most popular function band in Oxford; Ear Candy. I pretended I was you (aka getting married) and asked them six questions to help me (aka you) through the...
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 that's filled with meaning and memories from THAT special moment. Like they do in the movies. But what if the song from THAT moment was a rap, filled with language a little...
TABLE SETTING INSPIRATIONS
There is something very special in dressing a table ready for a feast. Even for a small dinner party at home I always like to put some effort into making the table looks nice. I feel it's a way to respect the meal and make the guests feel extra special. Decorating...
WEDDING DAY TIMINGS
Here is a guide to what your wedding day timings may look like. I’ve written this blog post based on the majority of weddings I shoot, but obviously every wedding is different. GETTING READY So I usually arrive with you between 1.5 – 2 hours before the ceremony to...
WEDDING TRADITIONS + WHAT THEY MEAN
Weddings are full of traditions, no matter how alternative, but do we know where they actually come from? Here is a potted history of ten popular wedding traditions in this country… 1.GIVING AWAY THE BRIDE This wedding tradition stems from the days when a daughter...
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 interested in joining her team in a styled shoot at their new wedding venue Sulgrave Manor in Oxfordshire... not sure if you've tasted any of the food from Ross and Ross......
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