Featured Europe Wedding Elopement Photographers

Planning for a small marriage ceremony in Europe? The best Europe wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.

Page Last Updated December 12th, 2023

The bride, radiant and beaming with joy, reciprocates the moment with a beautiful smile.
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Anna Mikulich, Hampshire, United Kingdom

The Waterside Inn, Maidenhead, Berkshire

In this captivating moment of the ceremony, the groom's unwavering focus is evident as he delicately places the ring on the bride's finger. The bride, radiant and beaming with joy, reciprocates the moment with a beautiful smile. The exchange of rings symbolizes the union of two hearts, capturing the essence of love and commitment.

Love Afloat: Elaine and Jim's Enchanting Elopement

Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Maidenhead, Elaine and Jim embarked on a journey of love...

Budapest groom clutches the hand of his bride during their heartfelt civil ceremony as officiant stands poised
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Attila Ancsin, Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Hemingway Restaurant

In the Mayor's office located in Budapest, a touchingly emotional groom clutches the hand of his bride during their heartfelt civil ceremony. Captivating the attention of all in attendance, the officiant stands poised, amplifying the significance of the moment with the presence of a box filled with rings from ring maker, Katula Ekszer.

Fanni and Attila, a charming and adorable couple, captivated everyone with their kind smiles and elegant presence on their wedding day in October....

Bride and groom catch the shower of rice in front of the Palazzo
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Fabrizio Demasi, Mantua, Italy

Palazzo Valenti Gonzaga / Corte Vaia, Roncoferraro, Mantua

As the bride covers herself and the groom smiles, their daughter eagerly attempts to catch the shower of rice in front of the Palazzo.

In Mantua, Italy, a couple prepared for their wedding at private homes. At the groom's parents' house, his mother helped him dress, while the bride completed her dressing with the assistance of her mother and sister. The family gathered for this special occasion, taking a selfie to commemorate the moment.

The ceremony took place at...

In Matera, Italy: bride and groom stroll past one of the city's historic souvenir street vendors
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Samuele Ciaffoni, Ancona, Italy

Altereno Cafe, Matera, Italy

Strolling through the center of Matera, the couple walks alongside one of the city's historic souvenir street vendors. The vendor looks at them with enthusiasm, offering a taste of Matera's authenticity and warm hospitality as they explore the city on their special day.

Giorgio and Cecilia had always dreamed of getting married in a special place, and for them, Matera was the perfect choice. This ancient city, renowned for its stone-carved dwellings and captivating caves, held a magical...

A Tender Moment at Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi, Siena, Italy when groom kisses brides hand
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Alessia Bruchi, Siena, Italy

Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi / La Lodola Farmhouse, Siena, Tuscany

A tender moment was captured right after the couple exchanged their wedding rings, as the officiant stepped away. Melissa is seen receiving a loving kiss on her hand from the groom, Leonardo, at the church altar.

Melissa and Leonardo tied the knot in a stunning destination wedding in Tuscany, specifically in the charming city of Siena. The ceremony took place in the Basilica dei Servi church, where the couple looked absolutely radiant in their wedding attire. The couple's love and...

The groom and bride at intimate elopement ceremony
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Tori Deslauriers, St Albans, United Kingdom

The Sacred Heart of Jesus and St John the Evangelist, Bushey, England

The groom delicately places the wedding ring on the bride's finger as the priest oversees their intimate elopement ceremony.

Erika and Xiaolei exchanged vows in a small Catholic church, surrounded by just four guests. The couple made the decision to keep their ceremony intimate, as Xiaolei's family could not make the trip from China. However, they plan to celebrate with a larger party in the future.

For the photographer, this was the second smallest wedding she has ever captured...

Hand in hand, beneath the enchanting stone arches of Carcara Sicilian Luxury Villa, the couple professes their love and devotion surrounded by family and friends in an unforgettable wedding ceremony
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Alessandro Castelli, Ragusa, Italy

Carcara Sicilian Luxury Villa

The couple holds hands during an outdoor ceremony and exhange their promises in the courtyard of an exquisite villa. The charming ceremony takes place before historic stone arches, with close friends and family seated in chairs as witnesses.

An exquisite elopement wedding took place at a stunning villa in Sicily's Val di Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The charming ceremony took place in the villa's courtyard, surrounded by beautiful stone buildings and witnessed by close friends...

Bride and groom during waterside wedding at Nautical Hotel in Fethiye, Turkey
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Furkan Akarsu, Izmir, Turkey

Nautical Hotel, Fethiye, Turkey

At the Nautical Hotel in Fethiye, Turkey, the couple stands on the wooden dock overlooking the water. Having just said "yes" to getting married, they turn their gaze towards their loved ones, sharing this heartfelt moment with everyone in attendance.

Şule and Mehmet Ali, a couple from Istanbul, chose the picturesque coastal town of Fethiye in Turkey for their intimate wedding ceremony. With a desire for a historic and epic backdrop...

Castle Gargonza aerial image by a drone, the Arezzo - Italy photograph showcases the tower terrace where bride and groom are exchanging their vows
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Simone Bacci, Arezzo, Italy

Castello di Gargonza - Arezzo - Italy

From an aerial perspective captured by a drone, the photograph showcases the tower terrace where Loretta and Brendan are exchanging their vows.

Loretta and Brendan, a couple from Ireland, made the journey to Italy to celebrate their intimate wedding elopement. They selected the breathtaking Castello di Gargonza, an ancient castle nestled in the scenic Tuscan hills, as the location for their special day.

As they prepared for the...

Hungary bride and groom in a convertible sports car at Tolgyfa Fogado Fehervarcsurgo
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Attila Ancsin, Budapest, Hungary

Tolgyfa Fogado Bed and Breakfast - Fehervarcsurgo, Hungary

The bride and groom, seated in a charming convertible sports car, share an intimate ride symbolizing their love and unity.

Last November, Dóri and István reached out to photographer Attila Ancsin to capture their small wedding at the Tolgyfa Fogado Bed and Breakfast in Fehervarcsurgo, Hungary. They had a joint online meeting where they discussed the details and shared their vision for their special day.

The couple chose the...

BW image captured during the wedding ceremony, as the brother of the bride takes the stage to deliver a speech as newlyweds high-five
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Caterina Errani, Ravenna, Italy

Villa Belvedere, Bertinoro, Italy

In this candid moment captured during the wedding ceremony, the brother of the bride takes the stage to deliver a heartfelt speech as the newlyweds share a lighthearted high-five.

Villa Belvedere in Bertinoro, Italy played host to a truly unique and intimate wedding ceremony. Rebecca and Zac, a couple hailing from Canada, had always dreamed of saying their vows in the picturesque country of Italy. And they turned that dream into reality in the smallest elopement one could imagine....

A breathtaking stroll at the exquisite Fanhams Hall wedding venue in Hertfordshire, UK. Golden rays of sunset embrace the happy couple as they capture their love amidst the enchanting gardens.
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Andy Sidders, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Fanhams Hall, Hertfordshire, UK

Golden hour portraits were captured on the grounds of Fanhams Hall, providing a picturesque backdrop for the couple's special day. Following the meal, the opportunity arose to utilize the stunning golden light, ideal for creating timeless portraits. The gardens served as a scenic setting, incorporating the ponds and wisteria to enhance the visual appeal of the photographs.

Fanhams Hall, a picturesque Grade II...

From a wedding ceremony at Eglise de Rouffiac, Castanet Tolosan in France, the groom places ring on bride
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Sophie Stacino, Toulouse, France

Manoir du Thouron, Saint Sulpice, Paris, France

This wedding moment captures the groom at a low camera angle, as he tenderly places the wedding ring on his bride's finger during the ring ceremony.

An intimate and tasteful wedding took place at Eglise de Rouffiac, Castanet Tolosan, France. The guests and the bride and groom radiated elegance, and although they appeared rather reserved, their calm demeanor added a unique charm to the celebration. 

The wedding took place in April, and the couple was fortunate to experience...

At the Montauroux city hall in Var, France, the newlyweds kiss at end of civil ceremony
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Myriam Ohayon, Var, France

Montauroux, Var, France

Inside the Montauroux city hall in Var, France, the newlyweds shared a beautiful moment of love and joy, sealed in a kiss.

Nadège and Eric wanted a wedding in their image. A wedding in a small committee, at home, surrounded by their family and their closest friends. It was at the town hall of Montauroux, a Provençal village in the department of Var, that I found them. The ceremony took place in a good mood, in complete privacy.

Our two lovers told me that they were not at all...

After the ceremony at the York Register Office, bride and groom leave under confetti toss
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Andrew Heeley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

York, UK

Becky and Matt leave the ceremony at the York Register Office to a shower of confetti from their guests!

"Becky and Matt planned a secret elopement in York with just their two close friends and children. From getting ready in a historic bed and breakfast, waltzing through the cobbled streets of York to the register office, and, of course, their best man prancing along throwing confetti in the high street, this was...

On a beautiful day in Venice, a couple with two children had a civil wedding
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Luca Fazzolari, Venice, Italy

City of Venice, Italy

Before their first kiss, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation, but the daughter's delighted reaction made it even more memorable.

On a beautiful day in Venice, a couple with two children had a civil wedding. The bride had long dreamt of eloping to this magical city with her husband, so the reality of their special day was especially meaningful. In the final preparations, there are photographs of the father fixing his child's bowtie and the bride's mother helping her with her...

Couple portraits at Beyaz Bahçe Hotel İstanbul, Turkey, during their pre-ceremony photoshoot
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Furkan Akarsu, Izmir, Turkey

Beyaz Bahce Hotel - Istanbul, Turkey

A romantic silhouette of the happy couple is captured against a backdrop of a grand painting adorning the walls of Beyaz Bahçe Hotel in İstanbul, Turkey, during their pre-wedding photoshoot.

Gizem and Erk's wedding day was a day to remember. The ceremony was held at the Beyaz Bahçe Hotel in Istanbul's Beykoz district. Preparations and couple photography took place in the same location, with Gizem and Erk getting ready in an...

The brides friends waited for her and groom to exit her home, throwing rose petals
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Fatih Cinar, Istanbul, Turkey

Address Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

The bride's friend waited for Sıla to exit her home, throwing rose petals. It was a very emotional moment for Sıla, as traditional musicians played.

This was a small and intimate wedding in Istanbul that was full of emotion and joy. The bride and groom shared their love for one another through their vows, and the traditional rose petal ceremony was a beautiful start to the day. The wedding was filled with sentiment and sentimentality, and the bride and groom were surrounded by family...

Albi, France bride and groom sunset pictures session in silhouette
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Loic Bourniquel, Albi, France

Albi, Tarn, Southern France, Backyard

The newlyweds shared a romantic minute together in their backyard in Albi, France as the sun set behind them, silhouetting the couple against the dramatic sky.

It was a lovely and intimate wedding day for Faustine and Benjamin. They made the day extra special by incorporating their kids and having all their family and friends around them. The day was filled with meaningful ceremonies, laughter and love.

Faustine and Benjamin wanted to keep the wedding simple and intimate, so they...

A wedding ceremony image from the Ennsegg Castle in Enns, Austria
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Christiane Wolfram, Upper Austria, Austria

Ennsegg Castle, Enns, Austria

The bride and groom stand hand-in-hand, exchanging vows at the Ennsegg Castle in Enns, Austria, surrounded by their loved ones.

The couple had been planning their big wedding for 2020 for some time. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the plans were constantly changing and there were more uncertainties. Government regulations were changing on a weekly basis, often with only a few days' notice.

In September, the...

A wedding ceremony in the gardens at Chateau des Bertrands
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Marion Deletraz, Var, France

Chateau des Bertrands, Le Cannet-des-Maures, Var, France

The ceremony, with Claire's older brother as the officiant, in the middle of the gardens at Chateau des Bertrands.

Claire and Malek are a charming young couple who first met in Morocco while attending the French High School in Marrakech. They lost touch when Claire's family moved back to France but reconnected when Malek came to France to pursue his engineering degree. They have been inseparable ever since, and after 10...

Bride and groom in Gipping, Suffolk, UK during wedding portraits
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Dominic Whiten, Suffolk, United Kingdom

St Nicholas Chapel, Gipping, Suffolk, UK

Kate and Rob didn't want to spend time away from their guests for portraits on their wedding day. Instead, they shared a few moments of kidding about.

Back in late spring, I was contacted by a bride, Kate, about photographing her wedding near the village of Gipping, Suffolk during the summer. She told me how her late father had been the parish vicar some years ago. When she came to marry, he'd made her promise it would be at St Nicholas’, his favourite church with its simple interior,...

wedding guests in Italy toss flower petals on the bride and groom
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Vincenzo Aluia, Sicily, Italy

Tenuta Savoca, Piazza Armerina, Sicily

Love was in the air as guests shared in the joy of the newlyweds, showering them with petals of hope and happiness in the tree grove.

This is the story of an elopement. Vito and Marta decided to get married away from home, taking only the essentials with them: their clothes and their most important people - their parents and siblings. I was the sixteenth invited to their escape, and it was wonderful to be part of their most beautiful day. Living through their essence was one of the...

Outdoor ceremony exit at the Korineum Golf and Beach Resort
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Furkan Akarsu, Izmir, Turkey

Korineum Golf and Beach Resort, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus

The bride and groom walked the flower-lined aisle to exit among the guests after the outdoor wedding ceremony.

Servet and Tanol, two lovebirds from Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, said their vows in a beautiful ceremony at the Korineum Golf & Beach Resort.

As the day began, Servet was taken from his father's house in a grand procession, and the couple had the chance to get ready for their big day...

Couple portraits amid the beautiful rolling hills in the Italian region of Tuscany
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Alessia Bruchi, Siena, Italy

Tuscan Castle Castelnuovo Grilli, Siena, IT

The happy couple posed for their wedding portrait, hand in hand, in an open field of Crete Senesi in Tuscany, a beautiful area of rolling hills in the Italian region of Tuscany just south of the stunning city of Siena.

Mid-June, a beautiful union was made in the romantic city of Siena. The civil ceremony at the iconic Palazzo Pubblico, in the stunning Piazza del Campo, and the couple portraits were taken in the breathtaking Crete Senesi. Despite the heat, the couple graciously posed ...