Oxford Wedding Photographer – I know I often say this, but this really was a spectacular wedding, a total dream of a day! I always love returning to Oxford as I studied at Wadham a million years ago, and this wedding involved some of Oxford’s best bits!
One of my favourite parts of a wedding is the speeches – I always love hearing how couples met. Shannon and Matt’s story is one of love at first sight, and a couple separated by the ocean. They met when they interviewed at New College, and fittingly held their wedding ceremony in the stunning New College chapel. We even got a quick photo in the spot they first set eyes on each other!
After the ceremony we stayed in New College for a drinks reception and some photos in the cloisters. The gorgeous bride and groom and I took a few photos in New College’s stunning gardens, then strode through Oxford to their wedding reception venue, the Ashmolean.
I love photos of wedding couples in a city – walking photos are always a good idea (movement can make people feel less awkward than standing still for a photo) plus the reaction of tourists always adds great energy to a set of wedding photos. Oxford is such a beautiful city that it provides a perfect backdrop at every turn. Best of all, it was a lovely hot day and Shannon and Matt grabbed a gelato on the way past a street stand – perfect refreshment plus super fun props for the photos! Sadly I couldn’t have one as my hands were full of camera!
I’ve photographed in lots of different venues in my time, but this was the first time I’ve photographed a wedding reception in a museum, and what a special museum! The Ashmolean is stuffed full of treasures, and lots of fantastic spots for photography.
Another thing I loved about this wedding was guests including a one of my past wedding couples (hi Marie and Olllie!) and a wedding couple of mine for next year (Hi Fiona and Paul!). There are dozens more things I could mention that I particularly loved (have I mentioned Shannon’s stunning Suzanne Neville dress yet?!) but I’ve got lots of wedding editing to be getting on with, so I’ll leave it there so you can get to the important bit, the photos!
The supplier team:
- Bridal prep location – The Randolph Hotel
- Ceremony and drinks – New College
- Wedding reception – The Ashmolean Museum
- Photographer – Sarah Legge Photography
- Wedding Dress – Suzanne Neville
- Flowers – Fabulous Flowers, Abingdon
- Hair and Make up – Nicola Beddoes
Huge congratulations Shannon and Matt! Thank you for asking me to capture your beautiful wedding day, and best wishes for a wonderful life together.
