Ellie and Shane - Abingdon Medieval Abbey Buildings, Oxfordshire

Having photographed several of Ellie and Shane's friends weddings over the year, I feel I have gotten to know this couple quite well, so I was extremely excited and honoured that they wanted me to photograph their's too, and I just knew it was going to be a lot of fun!

My day started with the ladies, at Ellie's parents house. Ellie had a 'slumber party' with her bridesmaids the night before, taking her back to her teenage years, so they were all full of excitement when I arrived.   After photographing the ladies having their hair and makeup professionally applied, I joined the men at St Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Oxford (The Oxford Oratory). I've mentioned many a time how much I love this church; it feels so hidden from the city centre, despite being right there amongst it all, and the inside is just breathtakingly beautiful.  Shane and his men joined me shortly before the Bride arrived, so I was able to grab a few photographs of them before they went in.

Following a beautiful service, we all made our way over to Head of the River to jump on a boat for a 2-hour journey to Abingdon. This was a great opportunity for Shane and Ellie to see their guest (all in one location) and enjoy some lovely sunshine before their evening commenced. Lamb catering provided a delicious spread on the boat, followed by the wedding breakfast - I can't recommend them enough, they are an amazing catering company.

The reception was held at Abingdon Medieval Abbey Buildings, a really rustic wedding venue and a great option for those looking for something a little different.  I joined Shane and Ellie for a walk around the Abbey Gardens to get some portraits of the two of them before they joined their guests for drinking and dancing.

From Ellie and Shane:  The pictures are brilliant, thank you so much! Thanks again for being such a brilliant, relaxed and approachable photographer, just who we needed on our wedding day xxx

Anne-Marie and Lawrence - St Aloysius Church, Oxford

Anne-Marie and Lawence married at St Aloysius Church in Oxford, a beautiful church set off St Giles and Woodstock Road in central Oxford.  It's a breathtakingly beautiful venue, with these incredible ornate sculptures at the front of the church which provide a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony.

Anne-Marie wore a cute mid-length dress and had striking orange flowers. It was perfect for a non-traditional twist.

The reception was held at St Hilda's college, one of the few Oxford Universities you can marry at without having attended the college. So we walked over, stoping at Merton College with the family for some photographs, where Lawrence attended University.

The day was perfect in every way, from the guests to the weather. 

Anne-Marie and Lawrence, pre-wedding shoot in Oxford

I met with Anne-Marie and Lawrence in Oxford City Centre a few weeks before their wedding to ease them into photography for their wedding day, though they were complete naturals and needed very little direction.  I'm looking forward to their wedding next week at St Aloysius Church and St Hilda's, two beautiful venues.