Belgravia, Chelsea and Kensington - Central London Engagement Session: bride wearing a Marchesa strapless ombre pink silver and grey black evening dress with silk flowers in pink and lilac colours; loose and low french chignon brunette wedding hairstyle; Chanel white pearl drop earrings costume jewellery; Spring British grown blousy sustainable flowers - English wedding bouquet with david austin roses in white pink peach and yellow, sprigs of lavender and sweet peas

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Read along as I blog about beautiful weddings, romantic engagements, and amazing celebrations around the world. From the grand stately homes in England to the charming chateaus in France and the stunning villas of Italy, I’ll take you behind the scenes. Let me show you how to plan the wedding of your dreams and get timeless photographs that tell your unique story.

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wedding invitations and stationery 101

Pink handmade paper formal wedding stationery suite printed with an illustration of a chateau wedding venue; flatlay styled on top of an envelope lined with flowers, a dinner menu card, an rsvp card, an outer wedding invitation envelope with the recipient's address in gold ink modern hand calligraphy; brass dangling earrings with pearls gems and beads; shot on a pale neutral peach background by film wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

advice wedding invitations and stationery 101

wedding shoes: a tell-all guide Bella Belle Edna Floral Beaded Wedding Shoes | Photo by Cristina Ilao | Description: Beaded floral vines create subtle elegance on the front of our Edna beaded wedding shoes, while dramatic tulle bows on the heels scream,

Bella Belle Edna Floral Beaded Wedding Shoes | Photo by Cristina Ilao | Description: Beaded floral vines create subtle elegance on the front of our Edna beaded wedding shoes, while dramatic tulle bows on the heels scream,

advice wedding shoes: a tell-all guide

luxury date night ideas in london engaged couple reading the peggy porschen spring menu while eating cupcakes and drinking strawberry juice and sitting on a pink table and chair set outside the cafe | best london date night ideas; bride is wearing a Marchesa strapless ombre pink silver and grey black evening dress with silk flowers in pink and lilac colours

engaged couple reading the peggy porschen spring menu while eating cupcakes and drinking strawberry juice and sitting on a pink table and chair set outside the cafe | best london date night ideas; bride is wearing a Marchesa strapless ombre pink silver and grey black evening dress with silk flowers in pink and lilac colours

advice luxury date night ideas in london

the best cotswolds wedding venues Euridge Manor Cotswolds Wedding Venue boat house with pergola and Italianate terrace - photo by London wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Euridge Manor Cotswolds Wedding Venue boat house with pergola and Italianate terrace - photo by London wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

advice the best cotswolds wedding venues

pre-wedding shoot: the ultimate guide bride wearing a Victor Barbone Cabernet vintage /antique engagement ring featuring a large 3.02 carat elongated, flatter old mine cut yellow diamond; holding a Spring British grown blousy sustainable flowers - English wedding bouquet with david austin roses in white pink peach and yellow, sprigs of lavender and sweet peas

bride wearing a Victor Barbone Cabernet vintage /antique engagement ring featuring a large 3.02 carat elongated, flatter old mine cut yellow diamond; holding a Spring British grown blousy sustainable flowers - English wedding bouquet with david austin roses in white pink peach and yellow, sprigs of lavender and sweet peas

advice pre-wedding shoot: the ultimate guide

london wedding photographer top tips Flower filled London Spring wedding fine art bridal portrait wedding photography faqs - Photo by Cristina Ilao

Flower filled London Spring wedding fine art bridal portrait wedding photography faqs - Photo by Cristina Ilao

advice london wedding photographer top tips

the job of a wedding planner bridal shower ideas: hand holding a beautiful bouquet of wedding flowers for spring and summer, colours include peach, white and green hellebores, ranunculus and silk pale pink ribbon; branding shoot Styled by Oxfordshire Wedding Planner Alexandra Rose Weddings and Photo by London Photographer Cristina Ilao

bridal shower ideas: hand holding a beautiful bouquet of wedding flowers for spring and summer, colours include peach, white and green hellebores, ranunculus and silk pale pink ribbon; branding shoot Styled by Oxfordshire Wedding Planner Alexandra Rose Weddings and Photo by London Photographer Cristina Ilao

advice the job of a wedding planner

euridge manor wedding venue guide Euridge Manor signature iconic castle ruins with crystal chandelier hanging in the arch - photo by Cristina Ilao

Euridge Manor signature iconic castle ruins with crystal chandelier hanging in the arch - photo by Cristina Ilao

advice euridge manor wedding venue guide

the questions you need to ask about your wedding venue Chiswick House and Gardens Luxury Wedding Venue, Neo Palladian British architecture villa and Stately Home in Chiswick West London - Photo by Cristina Ilao (London Wedding Photographer)

Chiswick House and Gardens Luxury Wedding Venue, Neo Palladian British architecture villa and Stately Home in Chiswick West London - Photo by Cristina Ilao (London Wedding Photographer)

advice the questions you need to ask about your wedding venue

hedsor house wedding venue guide front entrance of hedsor house wedding venue in buckinghamshire georgian style manor architecture - photo by London wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

front entrance of hedsor house wedding venue in buckinghamshire georgian style manor architecture - photo by London wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

advice hedsor house wedding venue guide

bridal shower ideas for the classy bride-to-be Ir-Razzett L-Abjad Malta Farmhouse Destination Wedding - Cristina Ilao - Corinthia Hotel Malta white bright balcony of the grand suite; white bridal robe and peach blush bridesmaid robes, loose curls hairstyle)

Ir-Razzett L-Abjad Malta Farmhouse Destination Wedding - Cristina Ilao - Corinthia Hotel Malta white bright balcony of the grand suite; white bridal robe and peach blush bridesmaid robes, loose curls hairstyle)

advice bridal shower ideas for the classy bride-to-be

wedding hairstyles for every bride

advice wedding hairstyles for every bride

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Classy spring multi cultural intimate wedding in Central London; bride wearing a Jesus Peiro white simple brocade wedding dress with waterfall skirt and organza coverup, a white satin ribbon and Emmy London signature Florence platform heels. Groom is wearing a dark blue suit with white dress shirt and a pale blue tie; shot in the garden of Number sixteen hotel in Kensington by fine art destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

"Oh Cristina! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making it so easy to be with you and making us feel so at ease. You have such a wonderful presence to be around and we really enjoyed it and so did our whole families!" - Sarah & Jeffrey

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