Less than 6 months to go until your big day? You're probably starting to think about how the day will actually run. I've photographed a lot of weddings over the last decade, and while every wedding is different, the timings tend to follow similar patterns. I've put together this guide to help you work out what happens when, so you can plan the day that actually suits you.

Engagement photos, pre-wedding shoot, and practice shoot. Lots of different names for the same thing! But do you need an engagement shoot, and is it worth it? Let's answer some of those questions so that you can make the most out of your photos.

A well-known wedding website recently posted a list of "32 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer", so I thought I'd answer each of them for you. And maybe give a little more insight into the answers along the way.

Last summer, as their Oxfordshire wedding photographer, I had the privilege of capturing the beautiful wedding of Taysha and Neil at the lovely Sudbury House Hotel. A couple whose love for each other and their five children radiated throughout the day. Despite the sweltering heat and muggy conditions, their wedding was filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.