THE OXFORD WEDDING BLOG
I set up The Oxford Wedding Blog as a go-to place for couples who are getting married in Oxford and its surrounding areas. I blog about Oxford wedding venues, other local suppliers who are great to work with, and any other great ideas I’ve picked up along the way that you may find helpful when planning your day.
WEDDING PLANNING ADVICE FROM COUPLES I’VE PHOTOGRAPHED
In this blog post, I share some fantastic wedding planning advice from couples I've photographed....
Places to Eat in Oxford Before Your Wedding
If you're looking for quirky places to eat in Oxford before your wedding, or you want a list to...
Manor Farm Barn Oxfordshire: A Beautiful Family-Run Wedding Venue
I caught up with Victoria from Manor Farm Barn Oxfordshire to find out what makes this...
WEDDING PLANNING WITH CHILDREN
Planning a wedding is a big task. Planning a wedding while raising children is an...
How to Choose a Relaxed Wedding Photographer in Oxford
If you’re searching for a relaxed wedding photographer in Oxford, you’re probably not the type who...
Oxford City Wedding
This intimate Oxford City Wedding began at The Store, where the family of four began their...
Caswell House Wedding – Hayley & Jack’s Elegant Oxfordshire Celebration
Hayley and Jack’s wedding at Caswell House in Oxfordshire was one of those rare days that felt...
What to Know Before You Hire an Oxfordshire Wedding DJ
I didn’t think too much about hiring a DJ for my own wedding… until I had one who clearly had no...
Oxford Town Hall Wedding Ceremony
Oxford Town Hall wedding ceremony is a beautiful place to get married. Right in the heart of...
Riverside Wedding Venue in Oxford: Maud & Ian at The Isis Farmhouse
Maud and Ian chose The Isis Farmhouse, a relaxed riverside wedding venue in Oxford, for their...
Pedro & Joe’s Wedding at The Perch, Oxford
There’s a reason I love photographing weddings at The Perch in Oxford, it’s riverside, relaxed,...
A Wedding at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has to be one of the most unique wedding venues I’ve ever...
Lains Barn Wedding in Oxfordshire
Rhiannon and Maddie met at university badminton trials. Fast forward a few years, and their...
THE WEDDING SPEECH GUIDE
As a wedding photographer I've seen many wedding speeches. In this blog post I'm sharing some...
PRIMROSE HILL FARM WEDDING
I have absolutely fallen in love with Primrose Hill Farm wedding venue - it's a modern...
ROSIE + JAMES CHERWELL BOATHOUSE WEDDING
Looking for classical Oxford Wedding inspiration? Look no further! This Cherwell Boathouse wedding...
SMALL INTIMATE WEDDING IDEAS
An intimate wedding can be deeply personal and special. It allows you to spend your important day...
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR OXFORD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Choosing your Oxford wedding photographer can feel overwhelming. Oxford is full of talented people...
WHERE TO START WITH YOUR WEDDING INVITATIONS
I caught up with Sarah, from Sarah + Maude; an Oxfordshire wedding supplier who designs fine...
A super cute outdoor Oxfordshire wedding
OMG, are you ready for this super cute intimate outdoor Oxfordshire wedding? This wedding was...
TOP TIPS FROM OXFORD FLORIST – FLOWERS BY KIRSTY
Every wedding I photograph has flowers, some mega styled, others smaller rustic. Choosing...
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 AT ST. HUGH’S COLLEGE
I photographed this relaxed Oxford University Wedding during the summer of last year. I...
AN OXFORD REGISTRY OFFICE WEDDING
Like many Oxford couples, Emma and Toby had the legal part of their wedding ceremony at Oxford...
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...
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 an Oxford wedding venue, so when the girls from The Bodleian Library...
Oxford Wedding Photography Blog
THE BACKSTORY I know a lot about Oxford wedding photography, but when I planned my own wedding, I...
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING CAKE
Today I'm catching up with Charlene, wedding cake queen and owner of Cherry Tree Cakerie. I...
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 WEDDING GALLERY
If you’ve booked me as your wedding photographer, here’s a simple guide to help you get the most...
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)
Wedding first dance song ideas that aren't cheesy. When you think of a first dance at a wedding,...
TABLE SETTING INSPIRATIONS
There is something very special in dressing a table ready for a feast. Even for a small...
WEDDING DAY TIMINGS
Here is a guide to what your wedding day timings may look like. I’ve written this based on the...
WEDDING TRADITIONS & WHAT THEY MEAN
Weddings are full of traditions, even the most alternative ones. But do we actually know where any...
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...
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 often get a bad reputation. We’ve all been to a wedding where...
LUNCH AT STRATTON COURT BARN WEDDING VENUE
I got invited to the very cosy Stratton Court Barn Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire for lunch....
WEDDING CONFETTI IDEAS
Who doesn’t love an explosion of confetti at a wedding? The tradition of the confetti toss comes...
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE MORNING OF YOUR WEDDING DAY
The morning of your wedding day is where the story begins. You might wake up early, or you may not...
HOW TO HOLD YOUR WEDDING FLOWER BOUQUET
So you've chosen your girl gang, you're stunning bouquet has arrived, and you are all looking hot!...
5 TIPS ON EMBRACING RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
We live in the UK, so even in the height of summer there’s always a real chance of rain on your...
FIVE TIPS ON CONDUCTING YOUR OWN WEDDING CEREMONY
I caught up with Lynn from Lynn Tierney Ceremonies and asked her to share her top five tips for...
WHAT IS A WEDDING CELEBRANT?
If you're looking to have an alternative wedding ceremony or perhaps you'd like a ceremony on top...
THE PERCH WEDDING VENUE
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. Getting married at The Bodleian Library couldn't have been...
WEDDING PLANNING – WHERE TO START WHEN YOU’VE JUST GOT ENGAGED?
Just got engaged? Amazing… now what? WEDDING PLANNING If you have no idea where to start...
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ME AS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
This blog post walks you through what to expect from me as your wedding photographer. It covers...
The Coronavirus and Your Wedding
The Coronavirus and your wedding... Bloody hell, planning a wedding can be stressful under normal...
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...
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 brilliant wedding ceremony ideas. Today I’m sharing my top...
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 sad, lonely...
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
If you’re having children at your wedding but you’re not sure how much to entertain them, feed...
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...
Real Wedding at The Perch Oxford
Adam and Jo met at Truck Festival through mutual friends and fell in love. They got married...
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...
HOW TO STYLE YOUR WEDDING
Last week I had a great time meeting up with the lovely Camille from A Little Je Ne Sais...
ADVICE FOR PREGNANT BRIDES
Finding out you will be pregnant on your wedding day can be mega exiting, but it can also...
HOW I PHOTOGRAPH A WEDDING
The simple way to say it is this: I photograph a wedding with a lot of feeling. What does that...
Oxford Wedding Postponed
I met Amy from Amy Meadows Events (Queen Oxford wedding planner, and planner of all events)...
Creative ways to celebrate
Creative ways to celebrate your wedding day when we are living in a pandemic... GET DRESSED UP If...
OXFORD WEDDINGS
What a wonderful year filled with Oxford weddings. My aim at the beginning of the year was to...
2020 IN PICTURES
Well, what a year 2020 has been for us all. Philippa James Photography HQ has seen weddings...