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Oxford To The Perch

Gen & Emelia

Gen & Emelia’s Day: From Oxford’s Charm to the Riverside Simplicity of The Perch

Gen & Emelia’s day began near the iconic Bridge of Sighs in Oxford. What started as a misty morning transformed into a clear, blue-sky day by the time we gathered at the gates, awaiting entry to the historic Convocation House. With its fan-vaulted ceiling and intricately carved woodwork, including the fixed chapel-style benches, the room is an absolute beauty!

The ceremony itself was deeply emotional. Families from both sides of the Atlantic finally came together to witness Gen and Emelia marry in such a stunning setting, hardly anyone could hold back tears as Gen entered the room and began her walk down the aisle.

Oxford to The Perch is easily one of my favourite setups for a wedding. There’s something very unique and special about getting married, then taking a boat down the Thames with all your loved ones on a summer’s day. The boat ride offers a chance for everyone to take in the riverside scenery, with anticipation building as you approach The Perch, one of my favourite wedding venues in Oxfordshire!

When the boat docks, Emily (who runs the show with incredible energy and efficiency) organises the guests into two lines for the newlyweds’ confetti run, one of the best bits of the day. It’s a perfect way to kick off the drinks reception. Honestly, I wish I had an Emily at every wedding!

The Perch is ideal for couples looking to relax with their guests, enjoy exceptional hospitality, and indulge in top-tier food. Having been lucky enough to have experienced wedding food at plenty of venues across southern England,the Perch is definitley up there!

From a photography perspective, resisting the temptation to talk about the food for too long, The Perch offers plenty of great opportunities for photos. The fairy-light walkway leading down to the river is always a highlight. I love taking couples for a walk along the riverside, a small break away from their guests or the ‘riff-raff’ as some couples call them is very much needed after a full on start to the day. I want my couples to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible in this moment, I keep it simple and easy with the result being a collection of photos that couples can look back on and know that it’s all real and not fake!

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A woman in sunglasses hugs a young man in a dark suit on a city street, while three other men in suits and a woman in a white jacket look on smiling.
A person dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, wearing sunglasses and a flower boutonniere, holding a coffee cup, and standing outdoors with blurred people in the background.
Three older adults with gray hair and sunglasses sharing a friendly hug and smile on a sunny day outdoors in an urban area with historic buildings in the background.
Four people outdoors in front of a historic building with metal fencing, two men are smiling, one woman is looking up, and a child with a red hat and puffy coat is present.
People walking near historic buildings with classical and medieval architecture, tall columns, and a statue on the roof, on a sunny day.
Three people walking outdoors, smiling and dressed in formal attire, with a historic building in the background.
Four people smiling and laughing outside a stone building, engaging in conversation, two women and two men dressed formally.
Person with curly hair and tattoos tying a shoe on another person’s foot, surrounded by other people, outdoors.
Interior of a chapel with a decorative vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and dark wooden seating. There are two flower arrangements on stands in front of the altar.
Interior of a historic chapel or church with wooden pews, large stained-glass window, floral arrangements, and ornate ceiling.
People seated on both sides of an aisle in a historic church with stained glass windows, attending a wedding ceremony. A man is carrying a child, and a woman is taking a photo.
People sitting on pews inside a church, attending a wedding or ceremony, with floral arrangements on either side of a central aisle, wood-paneled walls, and large stained glass windows in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet and walking with three women and a man outside a church, with sun casting shadows on the ground.
Person at a wedding wearing a dark suit with a boutonnière, sitting in an indoor ceremony with other guests.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers being escorted by an older man in a suit into a dark wood-paneled room with large windows and ornate carvings.
A wedding ceremony indoors with couple holding hands in front of an officiant, surrounded by guests. The bride is holding a colorful bouquet, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo. Guests are smiling and watching the couple.
Group of people dressed in formal attire sitting in a church or similar venue, attending a wedding or similar event.
A wedding ceremony in a historic church with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and dark wood-paneled walls. The bride and groom stand at the altar surrounded by floral arrangements, with guests seated on either side.
A bride and groom exchange vows at their wedding ceremony in a historic wood-paneled room, with guests seated on benches watching.
Group of people at a wedding or celebration, seated inside a wooden venue, some smiling, one woman wiping tears, a mix of formal and semi-formal attire.
A wedding ceremony taking place inside a historic church with high vaulted ceilings, where a woman in a wedding dress and a man in a suit stand before an officiant. Guests are seated on both sides, watching the couple.
A wedding ceremony with the bride and groom standing at the altar, surrounded by diverse guests seated in wooden pews, some of whom are emotional and laughing inside a historic church with tall windows and dark wood paneling.
A bride and groom exchanging vows during their wedding ceremony, with friends and family seated behind them.
Bride and groom holding hands at the altar during their wedding ceremony inside a historic church with ornate ceiling and large stained glass window.
A wedding ceremony taking place inside a church with a bride and groom holding hands, exchanging vows, and a woman officiant standing behind them, with large floral arrangements on either side.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony inside a church, with floral arrangements on either side.
A wedding ceremony in a historic church with a bride and groom hugging at the altar, surrounded by guests seated on wooden pews, floral arrangements, and large stained glass windows.
Group of people dressed in formal attire, sitting and standing in wooden chairs, smiling and clapping in an elegant, wood-paneled room.
A bride in a white wedding gown is crying and smiling as she sees her partner in a dark suit, during a wedding ceremony in a wood-paneled room with seated guests.
A newlywed couple walks down the aisle in a church, smiling and holding hands, surrounded by clapping guests seated on both sides and decorated with flowers.
A wedding reception with guests socializing. A woman in a white wedding dress and veil is hugging another woman in a green dress, both holding champagne glasses. Guests are dressed in formal attire, and the setting has wooden paneling and arched windows.
People laughing and having drinks at a social gathering in a room with wooden paneling, including a man in a gray suit and bowtie sitting on a bench, a woman in a navy dress, a young boy talking to a man in a black suit with a boutonniere.
Two people hugging at a celebration, with others in the background, in an elegant wood-paneled room.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling on their wedding day outdoors, with a historic stone building in the background.
A bride and groom share a kiss during their wedding outside in front of historic buildings with a stone bridge and tower in the background.
A bride and groom walking outdoors, holding hands and smiling, in front of historic stone buildings and a tower under a clear blue sky.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand outside a historic building with large columns and ornate architecture, under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom standing together under an archway on a street, surrounded by pedestrians, with green trees and historic buildings in the background.
A woman in a white off-shoulder wedding dress holding a large colorful bouquet of flowers outdoors on a street, smiling at the camera.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss under an archway at their wedding in an outdoor courtyard, with historic stone buildings and a bicycle in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors in front of a historic building during their wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom kissing on church stairs after wedding ceremony, bride holding a bouquet of flowers
Bride and groom holding hands walking through historic city street on wedding day, with wedding bouquet in hand.
A couple sharing a kiss during a wedding in front of a historic domed building with classical architecture, seen through an ornate iron gate.
A wedding celebration outside a restaurant called 'The Head of the River.' A bride and groom hold hands walking toward the restaurant entrance while guests cheer and clap around them. The scene is sunny with trees and outdoor seating visible.
A bride, groom, and a young man in wedding attire are laughing and talking outside on a city street, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, looking at a man in a suit sitting on a building ledge, on a quiet city street with historic buildings and church steeple in the background.
A street scene with a bride and groom kissing in the foreground, surrounded by pedestrians and historic buildings, including a church with a tall tower, on a sunny day.
Boat cruising along a river lined with green trees and houses on a sunny day.
Bride and groom boarding a boat by the river on a sunny day, with lush green trees and blue sky in the background.
Group of people enjoying outdoor gathering, smiling and talking, with colorful buildings in the background.
Five women sitting close together on a boat, smiling, with a river and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A man with sunglasses, white shirt, and suspenders standing on a boat on a narrow river or canal, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes on a sunny day.
People on a boat, with four standing on the deck and one partially visible, waving to people on the dock, during daytime with blue sky and green trees.
People smiling and talking at an outdoor gathering or celebration, with a woman holding a beer bottle and others holding drinks.
Group of people on a boat enjoying a sunny day on a river, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
People dancing and socializing at a wedding or party, with a woman in bridal attire holding a drink and another woman smiling in the background.
A group of people enjoying a boat ride on a sunny day, laughing and chatting.
A smiling couple dressed in wedding attire enjoying a boat ride on a river with green trees in the background.
Horses drinking water at a riverbank under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Two women hugging warmly outdoors, one in a white dress and the other in a black dress with animal print, surrounded by greenery, with a colorful bouquet of flowers in the background.
A bride and groom are walking hand in hand through friends and family who are throwing confetti during a wedding celebration outdoors, with green trees and a blue sky in the background.
A wedding celebration outdoors with a bride holding a bouquet of flowers and a groom, surrounded by guests throwing confetti and celebrating on a sunny day.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a crowd of wedding guests on a sunny day.
Two women, one in a white wedding dress and the other in a dark suit, are kissing at a wedding ceremony outdoors. The woman in the white dress is holding a bouquet of flowers, and guests are standing around, clapping and taking pictures.
Long banquet table set with plates, glasses, and floral centerpieces under a decorated tent ceiling with string lights and greenery.
A formal dining table setting with a flower arrangement in the center, plates with photos and names, napkins, silverware, glasses, and a menu.
A smiling man in a light-colored suit holding a Polaroid photo with the name "Grant," in a decorated event tent full of people.
Guests socializing at a wedding reception inside a decorated tent with hanging flowers and greenery.
A bouquet of various flowers, including peach roses, orange and yellow daisies, and small white and purple blossoms in a glass jar on a dining table.
Hanging flowers including roses, sunflowers, and other blooms suspended from a line against a white ceiling.
A large bouquet of mixed flowers in a black vase, placed on top of a wooden barrel. The background features white draped fabric with string lights.
Table set for a gathering with plush toys, including a tiger and a dog, along with a framed photo captioned "France", flowers, glasses, and tableware in a bright, decorated room.
A woman in a dark dress and a large white hat with a bow, holding a cocktail with an orange-colored drink and a striped straw, talking to a man in a light-colored jacket and a woman in a floral dress at a social gathering.
Six women are sitting around a table outdoors, laughing and enjoying drinks, with a large umbrella and greenery in the background.
A woman in a white off-shoulder wedding dress smiling and holding a drink with a yellow-striped straw at an outdoor event under a tree with green leaves.
A woman in a wedding dress laughing with a group of people at an outdoor celebration, with green foliage in the background.
A man in a light gray suit with a purple bow tie smiling at a wedding ceremony, seated outdoors with a woman wearing a large white hat and a man in a black suit and sunglasses.
People smiling and chatting outdoors in a wooded area during a celebration, with a woman in a white dress holding a drink and a striped straw.
People enjoying outdoor gathering under lush foliage, socializing and smiling.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a close, intimate moment outdoors at sunset, surrounded by trees.
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