Intimate Summer wedding at downing college cambridge


In the heart of Cambridge lies Downing College, an architectural gem known for its elegant neo-classical design and beautiful gardens. Founded in 1800, the college’s grand facades and tranquil green spaces provided the perfect setting for Belen & Bjorn’s intimate summer wedding. With the world still adjusting to the pandemic, their celebration was small yet deeply meaningful. The reduced guest list made for a warm and personal atmosphere, where every moment felt even more special. The couple exchanged vows in one of Downing College’s stunning halls, bathed in soft summer light, before stepping outside to enjoy the serene beauty of the college grounds.


As the day turned to evening, the celebrations continued at the University Arms Hotel, one of Cambridge’s most historic and stylish venues. Overlooking Parker’s Piece, this beautifully restored hotel offered an elegant setting for an unforgettable reception, filled with heartfelt speeches, laughter, and plenty of dancing. Despite the challenges of the time, Belen & Bjorn’s wedding was a true testament to love, resilience, and the beauty of intimate celebrations. Their day was filled with joy, romance, and timeless elegance—a wedding to remember.

Downing College Cambridge - grand historic stone building with columned entrance and manicured lawn on sunny day.
Elegant ceremony room setup with floral arrangements and wooden chairs facing red curtained stage at Downing College Cambridge.
A groom in a dark suit and blue tie smiles while standing in an elegant room with warm lighting.
Wedding guests in formal attire react emotionally during a special moment at an indoor venue.
A wedding party gathers outside an elegant stone building with classic architecture.
Wedding guests engage in conversation at an indoor reception with curtained backdrop.
A couple enters a historic stone building on a cobblestone street during their wedding day.
An elegant wedding ceremony setup with floral decorations and red curtains in a spacious hall of Downing College Cambridge.
Wedding celebration in a warmly lit room with elegant floral decorations and draped fabrics.
A joyful wedding moment captured in an elegant room with warm lighting and floral arrangements.
An indoor wedding ceremony at Downing College Cambridge with red curtains and floral aisle decorations in an elegant hall.
A candid black and white wedding moment captured in an elegant room with wall sconces.
A joyful wedding ceremony exchange of rings between bride and groom in an elegant room with yellow walls and sconces.
Wedding ceremony in a bright ballroom with guests seated as couple exchanges vows at the altar.
An intimate moment shared between newlyweds during their wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in front of a red curtain backdrop with floral decorations and white chairs.
Newlyweds sharing a happy moment while signing documents at a decorated table.
Wedding reception table decorated with greenery garlands and a person in blue holding a photo.
Wedding ceremony at Downing College, Cambridge in an elegant room with red curtains and floral-decorated white chairs lining the aisle.
Intimate wedding moment captured through a doorway showing couple in traditional attire.
Wedding party and guests celebrating with confetti outside a traditional stone building.
Wedding celebration with guests throwing confetti as couple walks through on stone steps.
A black and white wedding photo of a couple walking together on a lawn in front of a building.
A joyful wedding couple shares a laugh while standing on a lawn with flowers at Downing College.
A wedding couple embraces in an elegant colonnade walkway of Downing College Cambridge.
A wedding celebration at a grand historic estate of Downing College in Cambridge with guests gathered on the lawn.
A romantic moment between newlyweds under white columns with a pink and peach bouquet.
Close-up of wedding couple holding hands with vibrant orange floral bouquet.
A wedding couple poses in front of a grand neoclassical building entrance with columns - Downing College Cambridge.
View of a classical architecture walkway between two grand buildings of Downing College Cambridge.
Newlyweds walking on vast green lawn in front of a historic manor house of Downing College.
Wedding couple standing by massive stone columns of a neoclassical building in Downing College Cambridge.
A newlywed couple makes their grand entrance into an elegant reception venue with wood-paneled walls and white linens.
A romantic wedding portrait captured in golden sunlight outside an elegant stone building.
A black and white romantic moment between newlyweds on a manicured lawn with architecture in background.
A black and white wedding photo of a couple walking along a charming city street of Cambridge with storefronts.
A playful black and white photo of newlyweds dancing in the middle of street in Cambridge.
University Arms Hotel - An elegant beige stone building entrance with classic arched columns and architectural details.
An elegant reception room at University Arms Hotel with dark wood paneling and large black chandeliers hanging from a coffered ceiling.
A tiered white wedding cake and floral arrangement displayed by a window with elegant tasseled curtains.
Wedding guests enjoying drinks and conversation in an elegant wood-paneled room with red wall sconces.
Wedding guests socializing at an evening reception in a wood-paneled room.
Wedding guests engage in conversation in an elegant wood-paneled room with warm lighting.
Newlyweds cut their wedding cake while guests watch and take photos in an ornate reception venue.
Couple stands next to their elegant three-tier wedding cake with floral decorations at University Arms Hotel, Cambridge.
Black and white photo of a reception venue University Arms Cambridge with grand chandeliers and guests mingling.