Wedding Photos of Rings

The following “Rings” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Rings” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

A heartwarming moment captured during a wedding in Sprockhövel, Germany, as the couple's loyal dog lingers at the ceremony, fixating on the priest after delivering the rings.

Loyal Dog's Loving Gaze: Wedding Bliss in Sprockhövel, Germany captured as He Watches Priest

In Bretton Woods, NH, at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, a charming detail image unfolds as the groom slips the rings onto the bride's toes amidst the White Mountains on their wedding day.

Romantic Moment: Groom Slips Wedding Rings onto Bride's Toes at Omni Mount Washington Resort

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A close-up shot of wedding rings resting on a vibrant green leaf, surrounded by glistening water droplets at a wedding venue in La Digue, Seychelles.

Elegant Wedding Rings on Fresh Leaf, Glistening Droplets at La Digue, Seychelles Venue

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A captivating black and white close-up shot of wedding rings placed between glasses, showcasing intricate circular patterns, at a venue in Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, Italy.

Intricate Circular Patterns: Wedding Rings Between Glasses, Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, Italy, Close-up Shot

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A heartwarming moment is captured during a wedding ceremony as the couple exchanges vows and rings, promising a lifetime of love and warmth in Shanghai, China.

Exchanging Vows: A Heartwarming Wedding Moment in Shanghai, China

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Two young children joyfully play a ring toss game during a wedding celebration at the Milling Barn in Bluntswood Hall, Hertfordshire.

Barnyard Bliss: Children's Delight at the Milling Barn Wedding

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At Stanlake Park Vineyard in Berkshire, UK, the groom gently slips the wedding ring onto the bride's finger, symbolizing their eternal love.

Eternal Love at Stanlake Park Vineyard: The Wedding Ring Slips Perfectly

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Award-winning wedding reception detail: wedding bands rest on a wooden surface, adorned by heart-shaped confetti made of cascading leaves. The image captures the artistry of love and nature.

Nature's Love: A Cascading Tapestry of Wedding Bands and Leaves

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At The Greenbriar Inn, Boulder, CO: A creative wedding photo showcases the couple's rings, illuminated by two lights and complemented by a water spray mister.

SPARKLING UNION: A Glamorous Wedding Shot Capturing Radiant Rings

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Jump Off Rock, Laurel Park, NC: A heartwarming moment as the mother of the groom and the father of the bride participate in a ring warming ritual at a Western NC wedding

Jump Off Rock: A Heartwarming Ring Warming Ritual at a Western NC Wedding

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A beautiful wedding photo captured at a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio. This sunset image showcases the rings and key details of the special day.

Sunset Splendor: Cleveland Wedding Shines with Radiant Rings

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A close-up shot of a table at Brinay showcasing the beautifully arranged accessories, a stunning display before the bride's big day

The Picture-Perfect Prelude: Exquisite Details Unveiled at Brinay, A Captivating Glimpse into the Bride's Grand Affair

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In a home in Atlanta, an aunt's weathered hands delicately adorn the bride with jewelry, revealing a lifetime of wisdom and cherished memories.

Weathered Hands: The Atlanta Aunt's Delicate Touch Adorns the Bride with Wisdom and Memories

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In this black and white wedding photo taken at The Florian in Germantown, Wisconsin, the photographer captures a close-up shot of the bride and groom's hands, as they delicately put on each other's rings. The bride's elegant dress can also be seen.

The Florian Affair: Graceful Embrace, Frozen in Time

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The bride and groom exchange rings at The Round Chapel in Hackney, London, in a touching moment of their wedding ceremony

Wedding Ceremony in Hackney, London: The Bride and Groom's Touching Ring Exchange at The Round Chapel

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At Domaine de Vacheresses in Perche, France, the wedding day image captures a detailed shot of the ready-made alliances, positioned to be placed during the ceremony, as the camera looks down on the scene.

ALLIANCES OF VACHERESSES: A Wedding Day Visual Gem in Perche, France

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Rings delicately placed on an orange leaf, captured in a stunning wedding detail photo at Bodrum Villamaçakızı Hotel in Turkey

Bodrum Villamaçakızı Hotel in Turkey showcases stunning wedding detail photo of rings on an orange leaf

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Detail of fingers and rings in the vineyard at Fontafredda in Asti, Italy

Vineyard in Asti, Italy: A close-up of fingers and rings in the Fontafredda estate

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At Saint Denis de l'Hotel in Loiret, France, a detail shot of flowers and rings emphasizes the strong spirit of unity and collaboration

The detail shot of flowers and rings symbolizes the strong unity and collaboration of the wedding ceremony

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In a humorous wedding photo taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the ring bearer is seen trying to pass the rings to a guest, obviously unsure of what to do with all the eyes on him

In Philadelphia, PA, an amusing wedding photo shows the ring bearer unsure of what to do with all the attention

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A breathtaking wedding photo in Zug, Switzerland captures rings on a dish, with ethereal white smoke gracefully ascending.

Mystic Vows: Rings Awash in Heavenly Haze at Zug, Switzerland

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Rings symbolizing the union of two lives are surrounded by keys and flowers in this wedding detail image at Castello di Duino, Trieste, Italy

Rings of matrimony, surrounded by keys and flowers, serve as a reminder of the journey of life shared by two individuals

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A wedding detail shot of the rings and cufflinks at the Maceió Alagoas hotel

Maceió Alagoas Hotel: Wedding day detail photography of rings and cufflinks

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At the gorgeous outdoor venue in Turin, Piedmont, the boy and girl happily brought the rings to the altar, signifying the start of the beautiful wedding ceremony

The boy and girl brought the rings to the altar, during a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

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A wedding photo of the bride and groom stacking their hands and admiring their rings inside the Domaine des Cigogneaux - Labaroche

The bride and groom admired their rings while their hands were stacked together

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A wedding photographer in Antwerpen captured a beautiful image of the couple's rings, watches, lace, and the bridal flowers

Antwerpen detail picture of the couple's rings, watches, lace, and bouquet

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France getting ready detail image of the rings on mirror with the bride's dress in the reflection

The bride's dress was the focus of an artistic and creative image captured in France, which featured the rings and the mirror's reflection

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A wedding photo from Lake Mary - Truckee, CA of the rings being passed around ceremony to be blessed

At the outdoor ceremony, the guests blessed the wedding rings as they were passed around

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At Sheraton Bursa, rings and flowers are displayed on reflective and square surfaces to create a detailed picture

Rings and flowers are showcased at Sheraton Bursa with reflective and square surfaces

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Colorado best wedding photography at Stone Mountain Lodge in Lyons of a Ring shot surround by her bouquet and fresh Lilac

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