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.
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I caught up with Victoria from Manor Farm Barn Oxfordshire to find out what makes this historic barn such a brilliant place to get married. What’s the story behind Manor Farm Barn Oxfordshire? Manor Farm Barn dates back to around 1592 and was originally used...
This intimate Oxford City Wedding began at The Store, where the family of four began their preparations among kids giggling, makeup brushes, and the hum of excitement just before everything begins. The ceremony only included close family and took place at the Oxford...
Hayley and Jack’s wedding at Caswell House in Oxfordshire was one of those rare days that felt both effortless and beautifully considered. Every detail, from the flowers to the brass band, fitted perfectly with the calm, timeless setting of this 15th-century barn...
Oxford Town Hall wedding ceremony is a beautiful place to get married. Right in the heart of the city, this historic Victorian building is full of atmosphere and romance. It’s one of the most elegant and affordable places to say “I do” in Oxford. Why Choose...
Maud and Ian chose The Isis Farmhouse, a relaxed riverside wedding venue in Oxford, for their small, intimate celebration. With about 35 guests, a big garden to mingle in, and a pub atmosphere that felt informal yet special, it was the perfect backdrop for a day full...
There’s a reason I love photographing weddings at The Perch in Oxford, it’s riverside, relaxed, stylish, and full of personality. Pedro and Joe’s day was all about celebrating with their closest friends and family, and The Perch made it perfect: a ceremony under the...
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has to be one of the most unique wedding venues I’ve ever photographed. It's part museum, part art gallery, and it's beautiful. Cristina and Nicholas are a classic modern love story - they met online, and after a Tokyo skyline proposal,...
Rhiannon and Maddie met at university badminton trials. Fast forward a few years, and their proposal story is one of those you can’t make up. While staying with Maddie’s mum in the South of France, they went to the Pyrenees to cool off in a glacier melt river....
I have absolutely fallen in love with Primrose Hill Farm wedding venue - it's a modern contemporary barn with ample space and light. Light is such a joy for us photographers! While being large and bright, it also has an intimate homey quality. I'm not sure if it's due...
I photographed this relaxed Oxford University Wedding during the summer of last year. I won't go into the history of the college, but a fascinating fact I found out was that St. Hugh's College was originally set up in 1886, to open up opportunities of an Oxford...
Like many Oxford couples, Emma and Toby had the legal part of their wedding ceremony at Oxford Registry Office. Only close friends and family were present as the following day, they will have a massive celebration with everyone at St. Hugh's College. This is exactly...
I’m always up for meeting an Oxford wedding venue, so when the girls from The Bodleian Library invited me for a coffee, I jumped at the chance. We talked a lot about weddings at The Bodleian, and to my surprise, they’re far less conventional than you’d expect. Famous...
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...
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...
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, (I...
One of the world's oldest museums, The Ashmolean in Oxford, has been hosting weddings in its galleries for twelve years. The lovely Beck and Lucy were the very first couple to exchange their vows there and in celebration of Oxford Pride Festival, The Ashmolean...
There is no denying that there is something very romantic and laid back about having your wedding in a barn. They inspire the couple looking for a romantic rustic look (natural colour palette, wild grasses and foliage, bare wooden tables and muted colours) and also...
When Michelle, the event planner from Yarnton Manor, got in touch to see if I'd be interested in getting involved in a photo shoot at the Manor - I obviously jumped at the chance. Yarnton Manor is a fairly new wedding venue, based in Yarnton, just outside Oxford....
I'm always on the look out for alternative wedding venues in Oxfordshire, and The Tap Social Movement is definitely a place the alternative bride will be drooling over. Set in an industrial estate in Oxford, it's a large warehouse, has two floors, and is perfect...
I got invited to the very cosy Stratton Court Barn Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire for lunch. The sun was shining; I met lots of other wedding suppliers, had a good look around the venue, and even tried a bit of textile design with the lovely Anna from Anna Jayne...
All James and Maisy wanted for their wedding day was to be with everyone they love, and have a super relaxed day. They met at a music festival on Cowley Road in Oxford, and Maisy knew James was a keeper as when they got talking James revealed he had just read How to...
I'm a big fan of The Jam Factory, it's relaxed yet quirky, it's a bar but also an art space. When Laura and Luke called me about photographing their wedding, I knew it was going to be a good one... (also scroll down to look at their wedding favours - best favours...
George and Jess got married at Manor Farm Barn near Bicester in Oxfordshire. They had their ceremony in the barn, and due to having sooooo many guests who travelled from all over the world, they had their wedding reception in a tipi on one of the fields on the...
The Maybush is a real hidden gem of a wedding venue. Based near Witney in Oxfordshire, The Maybush is a pub on one side of the road, and on the other side there is a massive field on the river bank, with a huge tipi and double decor bus used for catering....
Hannah and Ben love living in Oxford. Getting married at The Bodleian Library couldn't have been more perfect for them. They were seeking a relaxed ceremony in a beautiful traditional Oxford building and The Bodleian was the perfect match. This ceremony was...
So what does a wedding at Rhodes House in Oxford City look like? Well, obviously each and every wedding is different, but I shot a wedding in this great building, and though I'd share it here. There are many great things about getting married at Rhodes House,...
Weddings in Oxford... That's what this year has all been about for me. Not just photographing them, but researching and digging deeper to discover about what's on offer in this area. I've been seeking alternative venues, and amazing suppliers to write about in this...
If you are a regular reader of The Oxford Wedding Blog, or of my Instagram feed, you'll know that I'm constantly on the look out for local wedding venues and suppliers, that offer something a bit different in Oxfordshire. I feel like Oxford can sometimes be a bit low...
I'm always on the look out for alternative wedding venue Oxfordshire, and on first sight I wan't sure if The Manor Country House was a venue that you, my readers, would be excited about. And so the only way to find out was to go and meet the team to find...
Oxford wedding fairs can be a bit hit and miss if I'm honest, so I've created this post to tell you about the one's I think are pretty cool and some of which I'll be attending. The great thing about wedding fairs is that they can be a great place to start when you are...
The Perch Inn Oxford is a fantastic riverside pub. It's walking distance from the city centre, whilst at the same time feels like it's in the middle of the countryside. I've photographed a number of weddings here, and totally love their relaxed vibe. I wanted to...
I married my man Alex, FOUR years ago today!! Wooohoooo!!! We had the best weekend wedding festival in Oxfordshire, so I though it would be appropriate to write a blog post about it and share it with you. The great thing about being a wedding...
So you’ve just got engaged, whoop! And now for the wedding planning to begin… You may have started with a few ideas, but once you begin researching venues you are presented with lots of options, styles, prices and budgets. When I was on the hunt to...
Adam and Jo met at Truck Festival through mutual friends and fell in love. They got married at The Oxford Town Hall, only inviting close friends and family. Everyone then walked through the city down towards The Folly Pub for a few drinks before...
What a privilege to be the one to shoot Christian + Sophie's quirky intimate Oxford Town Hall wedding, followed by a reception at The Jam Factory. Sophie wanted to get married in a church but Christian wasn't keen. A stunning Oxford Town Hall Wedding...