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Spring summer Italian villa wedding vibes: bride is wearing fresh and simple makeup and a deep v neck wedding dress with intricate lace details and huge tulle sleeves; hair is an updo hairstyle with brass gold leaf hair piece and ceramic dangling earrings; bride is also holding a fresh bouquet of wildly arranged unstructured bridal bouquet; groom is wearing a white tuxedo with black accents; shot on plain white light and airy background by film wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

hedsor house spring summer wedding; bridal portrait by the big window and pale blue vintage floor to ceiling heavy drapes; vintage mirror with gold details; pale blue wallpaper; white wall panel | Photo by London and Newcastle UK based light bright and airy Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Indian Iranian Engagement Prewedding Photo Session Couple Portrait at Chiswick House and Gardens West London. Bride is wearing a Blue Anita Dongre Flamingo Paradise Lehenga Set. The lehenga has 3/4 sleeve choli and is adorned by subtle embroidery; hairstyle is loose waves with natural bridal no make-up fuss free make-up; Groom is wearing a navy blue suit with white dress shirt and an old rose knitted tie. Accessories include crystal bangles and necklaces a solitaire engagement ring, white gold tennis bracelet and rolex watches - photo by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

fine art bride wearing a white deep v neckline mermaid chantilly lace bridal wedding dress with tulle puffy sleeves and brass gold hair accessories on white plain light and airy background; fresh no make-up make-up with light blush and natural look; brunette hairstyle full updo accessorised with elegant minimalist details - photo by Cristina Ilao

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

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

How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer An all-white modern but timeless wedding. the bride is wearing a white Millia London tulle a-line ball gown and beaded hair accessory with matching earrings. Groom is wearing a pressed linen beach wedding tuxedo and natural brunette hair. Photographer: Cristina Ilao

Indian Iranian Engagement Prewedding Photo Session Couple Portrait at Chiswick House and Gardens West London in front of the pine tree lined walkway at the back of the main wedding venue's house. Bride is wearing a Blue Anita Dongre Flamingo Paradise Lehenga Set. The lehenga has 3/4 sleeve choli and is adorned by subtle embroidery; hairstyle is loose waves with natural bridal no make-up fuss free make-up; Accessories include crystal bangles and necklaces a solitaire engagement ring, white gold tennis bracelet and rolex watch - photo by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

light and airy portrait of multi-cultural bride and groom; black groom and men's fashion; plaid grey wedding groom suit, lace and tulle wedding dress with flower details; best bridal hairstyle with updo and curly loose hair; bride and grooming walking in crathorne hall garden| Photo by UK light and airy wedding and personal branding photographer Cristina Ilao Photography. More at www.cristinailao.com

Thicket Priory summer Wedding with bride wearing a white sleevless a line white bridal lace chantilly gown while staring out the window; shot on film by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

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

White on white fine art bride wearing white tulle deep v neck sweetheart neckline wedding dress, natural fresh make-up, louse up do with gold brass hair accessories - 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

Spring Summer Wedding at Blenheim Palace | Photo by London and Destination Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao

Indian Iranian Engagement Prewedding Photo Session Couple Portrait at Chiswick House and Gardens West London in front of the pine tree lined walkway at the back of the main wedding venue's house. Bride is wearing a Blue Anita Dongre Flamingo Paradise Lehenga Set. The lehenga has 3/4 sleeve choli and is adorned by subtle embroidery; hairstyle is loose waves with natural bridal no make-up fuss free make-up; Groom is wearing a navy blue suit with white dress shirt and an old rose knitted tie. Accessories include crystal bangles and necklaces a solitaire engagement ring, white gold tennis bracelet and rolex watches - photo by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

fine art bride looking down on a bouquet of spring summer David Austen blousy roses in white, old rose and blush pink, stems of astilbe and dried ruscus; white mr self portrait flowy and loose midi dress; half updo hairstyle with the ends curled; captured at St Brelade's bay in Jersey channel islandsgroom and bride walking at Beauport beach in Jersey CHannel Islands; Jersey pre wedding engagement anniversary photo session at Beauport Beach near St Brelade's Bay in Jersey Channel Islands. bride wearing a white flowy loose mr self portrait midi dress, loose natural curled hairstyle, neutral fresh makeup; groom wearing a pale pink longsleeves buttoned shirt and white trousers; pastel pink bouquet of David Austin roses, dried ruscus and astilbe - Photo by UK based Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

bride and groom forehead to forehead intimate pose; bride with bangs and brown black brunette hair; cameo earrings; lace marchesa long sleeves wedding gown; groom with black rimmed glasses, black suit | Photo by London and Newcastle UK based light bright and airy Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Thicket Priory summer Wedding with bride wearing a white sleevless a line white bridal lace chantilly gown while staring out the window; shot on film by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

Cotswolds spring summer wedding; couple kissing after getting married. bride is wearing an off shoulder mermaid cut wedding dress with cathedral length wedding veil; groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt; shot under an olive tree; photo captured on analogue film by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

The Hague Wedding Fine art Asian bride portrait by Cristina Ilao; bride is wearing a cream sleevless lace chantilly wedding dress and holding a bouquet of flowers; simple and plain loose curls mid length hairstyle; shot on fujifilm by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

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

fine art bride wearing white tulle Millia London wedding dress, fresh natural barely there makeup and relaxed updo hairstyle photo by Cristina Ilao

Cotswolds spring summer wedding; couple kissing after getting married. bride is wearing an off shoulder mermaid cut wedding dress with cathedral length wedding veil; groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt; shot under an olive tree; photo captured on analogue film by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

hedsor house spring summer wedding; black groom top hat; armani long coat with pale blue vest and neck tie pin stripe trousers | Photo by London and Newcastle UK based light bright and airy Filipina wedding photographer 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

The Hague Wedding Fine art Asian bride portrait by Cristina Ilao; bride is wearing a cream sleevless lace chantilly wedding dress and holding a bouquet of flowers; simple and plain loose curls mid length hairstyle; shot on fujifilm by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

multi cultural persian turkich british wedding portrait of bride and groom in front of a beige stone wall; bride is wearing a white organza ruffles a line plunging neckline wedding dress with hermione harbutt georgia wedding headpiece made of beads and brass accessories and earrings; holding a luxury spring summer bridal bouquet made of large David Austin blousy roses in pink peach, old rose and cream, plus yellow and white straw flowers and green lush foliage; groom is wearing a blue coat and tie with brocade patterns multicultural wedding portrait of persian bride and british groom; bride wearing a white organza ruffled a line wedding dress and holding a bouquet of fresh seasonal spring summer flowers including big David Austin roses in pink peach old rose and cream - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao

mature bride and groom smiling at each other for their newly married couple portrait; bride is wearing an off the shoulder white chantilly lace wedding dress and a cathedral length tulle veil; dried flowers bouquet with dahlias and rudbekia; groom is wearing a black armani suit; bucolic english countryside autumn wedding in the Cotswolds

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

hedsor house spring summer wedding inspiration with bride and groom portraits in the garden; bride wearing a long sleeves lace marchesa wedding dress with full ball gown skirt, hairstyle with fringe bangs and bun acented with flowers; david austen roses bridal bouquet with blue silk ribbons; groom in black long coat an pale blue necktie | Photo by London and Newcastle UK based light bright and airy Filipina wedding photographer Cristina Ilao

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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

multi cultural persian turkich british wedding portrait of bride and groom in front of a beige stone wall; bride is wearing a white organza ruffles a line plunging neckline wedding dress with hermione harbutt georgia wedding headpiece made of beads and brass accessories and earrings; holding a luxury spring summer bridal bouquet made of large David Austin blousy roses in pink peach, old rose and cream, plus yellow and white straw flowers and green lush foliage; groom is wearing a blue coat and tie with brocade patterns multicultural wedding portrait of persian bride and british groom; bride wearing a white organza ruffled a line wedding dress and holding a bouquet of fresh seasonal spring summer flowers including big David Austin roses in pink peach old rose and cream - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao - Photo by London, Cotswolds & destination fine art Wedding Photographer Cristina Ilao

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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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