ardington house summer wedding

Ardington House georgian manor wedding venue in Oxfordshire near the cotswolds; photo taken with the autumn orange and yellow leaves from trees framing the building and lots of green grass and foliage in the foreground - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Close-up newly married couple portrait at an English garden wedding in Ardington House Oxfordshire England UK; Bride is wearing a white Chantilly lace A line long sleeves Claire Pettibone wedding dress, updo chignon classic hairstyle with half flower crown, groom is wearing a beige suit with a white dress shirt and a nneutral sand straw hat with grosgrain ribbon: Photo by Cristina Ilao

flatlay of a vintage style chandelier earrings in diamond and gold; a lace fabric embroidery with pearls; bride and groom name place card setting on a curled handmade paper printed digitally; two pence for goodluck; all styled and on top of a fabric linen styling surface backdrop - photo by Filipina destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Getting ready and morning bridal preparations at the bridal suite - English garden wedding in Ardington House Oxfordshire England UK; Bride is wearing a white Chantilly lace A line long sleeves Claire Pettibone wedding dress, updo chignon classic hairstyle and holding a spring flower crown while sat on the dressing table in front of an antique mirror: Photo by Cristina Ilao

spring seasonal floral bridal wedding bouquet with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

American groom fashion: wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat and brown leather church shoes, behind is a white door in the reception area of Ardington House - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

long hair brunette bridal hairstyle is an updo french chignon with seasonal fresh flowers with roses and ranunculus; behind is an antique drawer with a lampshade in white porcelain and printed fabric - photo by UK wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Something Bleu Cliff D'Orsay pointed toe satin kitten heel evening shoe in pale baby blue with touches of gold and brocade fabric - Photo by UK based destination Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

groom getting ready for his wedding; wearing a beige neutral morning suit with a brown wasitcoat and printed sand necktie all on top of a white ironed dress shirt - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

American groom going down the stairs with red carpet and wooden railings; wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat and brown leather church shoes, behind is the Oxfordshire countryside with a tall oak trees - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

flatlay of a vintage style personalised engagement ring used as a wedding ring; a gold groom's band styled on top of a wedding invitation digitally printed on handmade paper and on top of a fabric linen styling surface backdrop - photo by Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

American bride going down the stairs with red carpet and wooden railings; bride is wearing a v neckline chantilly lace monique lhuillier a line floor length dress with cathedral length veil; long hair brunette bridal hairstyle is an updo french chignon with seasonal fresh flowers with roses and ranunculus - photo by UK wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Cotswolds summer wedding with bride and groom and father of the bride facing the wedding celebrant; bride is wearing a v neck Chantilly lace a line skirt bridal gown from Savin London and holding a seasonal bouquet with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. groom is wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat and brown leather church shoes, behind is the Oxfordshire countryside with a tall oak trees - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Cotswolds summer wedding with couple smiling at each other during their wedding vows; bride is laughing and wearing a v neck Chantilly lace a line skirt bridal gown from Savin London. groom is wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat and brown leather church shoes, behind is the Oxfordshire countryside with a tall oak trees - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Quintessentially English wedding guest outfit with a baby blush pink tulle dress with white polka dots, a raffia fascinator fit for attending the ascot races; guest is sitting on a white wooden wedding ceremony folding chair - Photo by Europe based Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Ardington House Oxfordshire Venue Summer Micro Wedding in English garden w/ long trestle table covered in white linen floor-length fabric table cloth & adorned by seasonal floral arrangement with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosa, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. 15 limewashed tiffany Chiavari chairs with cushions, eucalyptus garlands, tapered candles in hurricane glasses - Photo: Cristina Ilao Photography

spring seasonal floral bridal wedding bouquet with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Ardington House Oxfordshire Micro Wedding: Timeless elegant table setting w/ pearl plate charger, menu on white handmade paper with gold wax seal; gold cutleries with forks and knife each; wine and champagne goblets, water tumbler, tapered blue candle with holder and hurricane glass; spring seasonal floral top wedding table centerpiece arrangement with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosa, Snowbelles, Clematis & Oxypetalum in pink, peach, yellow - Photo by Cristina Ilao

Ardington House Oxfordshire Venue Summer Micro Wedding featuring a long trestle table covered in white linen floor-length fabric table cloth and adorned by seasonal floral arrangement with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. limewashed tiffany chiavari chairs with cushion, eucalyptus garlands, tapered candles in hurricane glasses - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Ardington House Oxfordshire Venue Summer Micro Wedding in the back English garden. Featuring a long trestle table covered in white linen floor-length fabric table cloth and adorned by seasonal floral arrangement with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. 15 limewashed tiffany chiavari chairs with cushion, eucalyptus garlands, tapered candles in hurricane glasses - Cristina Ilao

Ardington House Oxfordshire Venue Summer Micro Wedding in English garden. long trestle table covered in white linen floor-length fabric table cloth and adorned by seasonal floral arrangement with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. 15 limewashed tiffany chiavari chairs with cushion, eucalyptus garlands, tapered candles in hurricane glasses - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Cotswolds summer wedding with American brunette bride and groom sitting on their top trestle table; bride is wearing a v neck Chantilly lace a line skirt bridal gown from Savin London; updo hairstyle with loose braids and some seasonal flowers in pink yellow and blue; in the background are guests and a floral centerpiece with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. groom is wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Ardington House Oxfordshire Venue Summer Micro Wedding of American couple. Featuring a long trestle table covered in white linen floor-length fabric table cloth and adorned by seasonal floral arrangement with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. 15 limewashed tiffany chiavari chairs with cushion, eucalyptus garlands, tapered candles in hurricane glasses, in the background are large shady willow trees, a river bank and the Oxfordshire countryside - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Ardington House Oxfordshire Venue Summer Micro Wedding featuring a stylish but cute flower girl crown with pink and white David Austin roses, foliage, fern and pale blue Oxypetalum; lace light baby blue children's occasion dress; small bouquet tied with a hand dyed silk ribbon; braided brunette dark brown shoulder length hair - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Cotswolds summer wedding with bride and groom cake cutting a two tier buttercream cake with handmade sugar paste flowers including pink roses, peach ranunculus and blue forget me nots; bride is wearing a v neck Chantilly lace a line skirt bridal gown from Savin London; in the background is a bouquet with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue. groom is wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

two tier plain white buttercream spring summer wedding cake with fondant; decorated with handmade luxury sugar paste flowers including a pink David Austin rose, peach ranunculus, blue cornflower and some green foliage with sprigs of lily of the valley - plain white background - photo by Cristina Ilao

Close-up newly married couple portrait at an English garden wedding in Ardington House Oxfordshire England UK; Bride is wearing a white Chantilly lace A line long sleeves Claire Pettibone wedding dress, updo chignon classic hairstyle with half flower crown, groom is wearing a beige suit with a white dress shirt and a nneutral sand straw hat with grosgrain ribbon: Photo by Cristina Ilao

Ardington House Oxfordshire Micro Wedding bride and groom first dance; bride is wearing a v neckline chantilly lace long sleeves monique lhuillier wedding gown with a line floor length skirt; groom is wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat and brown leather church shoes, behind is the back of the Georgian Manor - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Close-up newly married couple portrait at an English garden wedding in Ardington House Oxfordshire England UK; Bride is wearing a white Chantilly lace A line long sleeves Claire Pettibone wedding dress, updo chignon classic hairstyle with half flower crown, groom is wearing a beige suit with a white dress shirt and a nneutral sand straw hat with grosgrain ribbon: Photo by Cristina Ilao

Ardington House Oxfordshire Micro Wedding Newly married bride and groom portraits in the island; bride is wearing a v neckline chantilly lace long sleeves monique lhuillier wedding gown with a line floor length skirt; bride is holding a spring seasonal floral bridal wedding bouquet with deep green foliage, David Austin roses, Delphiniums, Scabiosas, Snowbelles, Clematis, and Oxypetalum in shades of pink, peach, yellow, white and Pale Blue; groom is wearing a neutral beige tan morning suit with a fedora hat and brown leather church shoes, behind is the back of the Georgian Manor - Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

Read about Ashlyn and Hunter’s quintessentially English micro wedding here.

ARDINGTON HOUSE SUMMER MICRO WEDDING CREATIVE TEAM

Wedding Planner: Vanilla Rose Weddings | Photographer: Cristina Ilao | Videographer: Jake Burgess | Venue: Ardington House | Caterer: Fingers and Forks | Florist: Foxgloves and Roses | Hairstylist: Rachel Mulford | Tableware: The Luxe Collection | Linens: 88 Events Company | Cake base: Dolce Lusso Cakes | Cake sugar flowers: Ashlyn Morgan | Celebrant: Wild and Oak | String Quartet: Estilo String Quartet | Stationery: Caboodle Weddings | Shoes: Something Bleu | Dress: Savin London

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London Wedding Photographer - Hedsor House Downton Abbey inspired micro wedding featuring a long sleeve white Chantilly lace custom Marchesa ball gown and black Armani groom suite| Photo by UK light and airy wedding and personal branding photographer Cristina Ilao Photography. More at www.cristinailao.com

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Close up portrait of asian japanese bride with natural neutral classic bridal make-up and curled short loose hair with bangs fringe wedding hairstyles | Shot on Film using Nikon F 100 and Fujifilm Pro 400 by UK light and airy wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

brunette bride smiling while holding a spring summer bouquet with karge david austin english roses in pink and peach, neutral foxgloves and clematos handpicked from the garden; sweetheart neckline wedding gown with sequins and tulle full a line skirt; - Venue: Wollaton Hall Camellia House (cast iron glass house) in Nottinghamshire. Photo by London and Newcastle UK based Filipina fine art light bright and airy wedding and portrait photographer Cristina Ilao, more at www.cristinailao.com

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Close-up newly married couple portrait at an English garden wedding in Ardington House Oxfordshire England UK; Bride is wearing a white Chantilly lace A line long sleeves Claire Pettibone wedding dress, updo chignon classic hairstyle with half flower crown, groom is wearing a beige suit with a white dress shirt and a nneutral sand straw hat with grosgrain ribbon: Photo by Cristina Ilao

"I just don't have the words to thank you enough for our wedding photos. It goes without saying, but these pictures of us with our loved ones will be cherished forever. You're amazing, Cristina! I'm so happy that we chose you as our photographer, and I'm so happy to have formed a friendship with you." - Ashlyn and Hunter

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