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Anahita & Mo’s Wadham College wedding

Anahita and Mo married at Wadham College, then took their guests down the Thames by boat. The day finished with an Iranian ceremony at Isis Farmhouse.

It was my first Oxford college wedding, and it moved through the city in a way few weddings do.

Couple walking through rose petals at Isis Farmhouse, Oxford

Morning by the Radcliffe Camera

The day started in the centre of Oxford. Mo and his groomsmen gathered on the steps of the Radcliffe Camera, in a mix of linen and tweed.

Because it’s a busy spot, I kept things quick and relaxed. Tourists wandered past while the group settled in.

Groom and groomsmen on the steps of the Radcliffe Camera, Oxford

A ceremony at Wadham College

Anahita arrived at Wadham with her bridesmaids, led in by a piper. It set the tone for a day full of character.

Inside the chapel, candlelight and dark wood kept everything calm and close. I worked quietly from the edges, so the vows stayed theirs.

Bride arriving at Wadham College led by a bagpiper
Bride seated during the ceremony in Wadham College chapel
Groom during the vows at Wadham College, black and white
Bride’s embroidered star veil, black and white

Portraits through Radcliffe Square

After the ceremony, we walked the cobbled streets around Radcliffe Square. Portraits happened on the move, between college walls and summer light.

Anahita’s embroidered veil caught every bit of sun. Neither of them needed much direction; they just walked and talked.

Couple walking through Radcliffe Square, Oxford
Bride smiling by college railings in Oxford
Wedding guests on a riverboat at Folly Bridge, Oxford

A boat trip down the Thames

Next, everyone walked down to Folly Bridge, beside the Head of the River. Guests boarded a riverboat, waving to the crowds on the bridge.

The trip downstream gave everyone a breather between ceremonies. It’s also one of the most Oxford ways to travel to a reception.

An Iranian ceremony at Isis Farmhouse

The boat arrived at Isis Farmhouse, where Anahita and Mo held an Iranian ceremony outdoors by the river.

Guests laughed, clapped and filmed on their phones. Afterwards, they lined the path with rose petals for the exit.

Two ceremonies, two cultures and one long, sunny day. That mix is what made it so good to photograph.

Bride laughing during the Iranian ceremony at Isis Farmhouse

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