Venue guide · Oxford
CHRIST CHURCH OXFORD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Christ Church is a college and a cathedral in one. Cardinal Wolsey began it as Cardinal College in 1525, Henry VIII made the priory church the cathedral in 1546, and Tom Quad is the largest quad in Oxford.
I could not find a wedding page on the college's site, so check with the college before you plan around Christ Church.
For the cathedral light, the halls and how I approach the day there, read my longer Christ Church guide.
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Working around the visitor route
Given that Tom Quad, the cathedral and the Great Hall all sit on the standard visitor route, this is a day that rewards someone who knows how to find the quiet windows before the crowds arrive.
Candid and documentary at heart, on a mix of digital and 35mm film — used to sharing the space gracefully, and ready for the moments that happen anyway.
35mm film for the romance, digital for the documentary truth of it all.
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About Christ Church
Christ Church is unusual among Oxford colleges because its chapel is also Oxford's cathedral. Wolsey began Cardinal College here in 1525, Henry VIII made the priory church the cathedral in 1546, and Wren's tower dates from 1681 to 1682.
The college's own site lists venue hire for conferences and events, and I could not find a wedding page. Check with the college, which states what it hires out and to whom, before you plan around Christ Church. If you are already in touch with them, I'm glad to photograph it. chch.ox.ac.uk
For the cathedral light, the halls and how I approach the day there, read my longer Christ Church guide.
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Christ Church wedding FAQs
At a glance
Weddings: I could not find a wedding page on the college's site, so check with the college before you plan around it.
The college: Cardinal College began in 1525 and the priory church became the cathedral in 1546.
Venue hire: the college lists conferences and events at chch.ox.ac.uk
Where are the best places for portraits at Christ Church?
That depends on what the college permits on the day, so ask them first and I will work with what you are given.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Oxfordshire?
The Documentary Collection is £2,200 for ten hours, with film included. All three collections are in the Lookbook.
Based in Oxford, travelling further when needed
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