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2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2020 v05 Photography Competition. WPJA documentary wedding photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

Chongqing, China
Chongqing wedding photography from China at the Hotel during a Breakthrough game: The bridegroom draws the card that the bride says to be able to pass
Gang Chen
Ancona, Italy
Ancona wedding photography from the Church of Sant'Elena of the waiting and mask-wearing Priest
Samuele Ciaffoni
Maharashtra, India
Wedding photo from taj Lands end, Mumbai of the Haldi madness!
Ankita Asthana
United Kingdom
Wedding photo from Wilton's Music Hall, London - confetti moment
Lyndsey Goddard
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate, North Yorkshire wedding pic of the bridal party surprised by a confetti canon going off
Patrick Mateer
Ancona, Italy
Ancona wedding photography from Chiesa di Sant'Elena of a kid with a confetti cannon without a Boom
Samuele Ciaffoni
Colorado, United States
Colorado wedding photo from Black Canyon Inn (Estes Park, CO) showing wedding guests dancing during reception
Jesse La Plante
Mantova, Italy
Reception wedding image from Villa Angeli - Pegognaga - Mantua - Italy : Under the direction of the maitre d, the person in charge of dividing the portions for the guests, tries to dissect the floors with the same attention and slowness as a blaster
Fabrizio Demasi
China
Quanzhou Fujian wedding photography of the bride walking under confetti with a red umbrella
Asaph Xu
Massachusetts, United States
Wedding photography from West Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA - the wedding reception went wild
Alex Gordias
Utrecht, Netherlands
Netherlands wedding image of the parents of the bride, who brought their dog, is making a discovery trip on the veil
Thomas Jongbloed
Georgia, United States
Wit's End, Ellijay, GA wedding photograph in b&w showing Cake with grandma
Cindy Brown
Massachusetts, United States
NH wedding photography from the DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua of crazy dance tricks at The reception
Alex Gordias
Illinois, United States
Illinois wedding photography of the Bride & Groom Cooking Dinner at home
Edward Ciesielski
California, United States
Lake Tahoe wedding picture of a dog sitting patiently during the ceremony at this beach retreat
Kevin Sawyer
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen outdoor wedding pic of the bride tossing her bouquet
Fille Roelants
Poland
Wedding photography from Malopolskie showing Funny play during reception
Wojciech Marzec
Sofia, Bulgaria
Terra Residence, Sofia Wedding party photography at the reception dance
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Czech Republic
Wedding photography from Statek Svaté Pole of some Wedding guest over the Zoom video call
Matouš Bárta
China
China wedding photo of the groom dropping the bride on the red carpet - Accept relatives
Chenjie Tan
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wedding photography from Igreja Matriz de Gramado of the bride and groom kissing during the indoor ceremony
Renan Radici
Sichuan, China
China wedding photography from Sichuan at The bride's home - Under the light on the left is the bride's mother holding the bride's hand. The bride's head is covered with a red veil
Cheng Guo
London, United Kingdom
Wedding photography from The Peninsula Bangkok of the brides Getting ready time
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Varese, Italy
IT wedding photography from the Church of Santa Maria Rossa, Milan - ITALY taken Just before entering the church
Matteo Reni
Arezzo, Italy
Arezzo wedding photo from the Reception Venue, Il casale del Marchese of a Little bridesmaids was angry with her brother
Simone Bacci
Colorado, United States
Wedding Reception venue image from the Tapestry House, Fort Collins, CO showing Wedding guests erupting in laughter as they watch the bride and groom play the "shoe game"
Sean Lara
France
France Reception image of the bridemaid giving a speech to the bride and groom and guests
Lea Torrieri
District Of Columbia, United States
Virginia Farm wedding photography of bridesmaid holding the mirror up so the bride can get a good look at herself before she goes off for the first look.
Kathleen Ricker
California, United States
Wedding photo from the cliff edge overlooking the pacific ocean near Stinson Beach, California of a really close potato sack race -- a time honored tradition
Drew Bird
New Hampshire, United States
Wedding photograph from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Getting into the wedding reception with a classic Dirty Dancing lift
Sarah V. Martinez
North Carolina, United States
Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Key West, Florida wedding image of the flamingos when Rhett walked into frame and was star struck by the camera
Michael Freas
Arizona, United States
Sky Ranch Lodge, Sedona, AZ wedding reception photo of karaoke soulful singing
Laura Segall
Arizona, United States
Pennsylvania wedding photo of the bride's father, who is suffering severely from multiple sclerosis, gives her away by pulling the groom in and whispered something to him that will forever stay between them
JD Land
Montana, United States
Wedding photo from The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs where the wedding and reception was held as the couple walks away from their wedding ceremony to their reception dinner
Kent Meireis
Illinois, United States
Chicago wedding photo from their Illinois Home of the couple Celebrating with Champagne
Edward Ciesielski
Herault (34) , France
France wedding photo at the Home of the bride and groom as The bride's dad discovers his daughter under the eyes of his two brothers
Ludovic Lieffrig
North Carolina, United States
North Carolina wedding reception photo from Corolla of the Bride and groom smashing cake in each other's faces
Neil Thurston
Herault (34) , France
FR wedding photography from the Home of the bride and groom as The bride unfolds her veil with the help of her friends
Ludovic Lieffrig
District Of Columbia, United States
Wedding photography from Zion Canyon showing the dramatic Ceremony during the Sunrise
Ken Pak
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Noord Brabant wedding photography in black and white of the bride getting ready
Freek Nagtzaam
New Jersey, United States
Wedding photograph from the Seton Hall Chapel University, New Jersey - flower girl stands in front of the crowd before bride and groom exit the church
Michelle Arlotta
Montana, United States
Montana wedding photo from Big Sky, MT as the couple grabs champagne after exiting chairlift
David Clumpner
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen wedding photograph of the bride and groom walking past two old ladies in the city on the way
Fille Roelants
Sichuan, China
China actual wedding photo from Sichuan at The bride's home - This is the bride's room. If the groom wants to enter the room and see the bride, the groom needs to scan the QR code of the mobile phone in the window, and pay the bride's sister some money
Cheng Guo
Ruse, Bulgaria
Wedding photography from Ongal complex, Karpachevo, Bulgaria of the Bride getting her hair done while chatting with her little daughter
Detelina Krasteva
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Wedding photography from Noord Brabant with an overhead angle of the first look
Freek Nagtzaam
Firenze, Italy
Wedding photography from Borgo San Faustino, Orvieto showing the makeup artist finishing her job on the bride
Zsofia Rebicek
France
Bas-Rhin Church forecourt Bride and Groom inside their car (a van), the image was captured from the opposite window
Laurent Brisson
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen wedding photo of the bride leaving her home right before meeting her husband for the first look.
Fille Roelants
Alagoas, Brazil
Alagoas wedding photography from the Brazil ceremony of a crying grandmother at grandson wedding
Monica Guimaraes
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Wedding photography from a church in Novara, Italy - Red and White confetti!
Nicola Genati
Antwerpen, Belgium
Flanders bride's mom house wedding photo showing a lot of things are going on when we're trying to get to the photoshoot formals
Fille Roelants
Hampshire, United Kingdom
England wedding photo of the bride and groom welcoming their guests
Anna Mikulich
Varese, Italy
Villa Caproni, Vizzola Ticino, Italy wedding photography of a smoke-filled frame as the cook barbecues at the grill
Matteo Reni
Alagoas, Brazil
Alagoas wedding photo from a Brazil Reception party of a young child watching the keyboardist
Monica Guimaraes
California, United States
Los Gatos, California wedding photography of the bride and the bridal party popping champagne
Tyler Vu
France
Bas-Rhin photo created Between city hall and home of the couple on their Way back home after the civil ceremony. Car honking and the groom celebrating his joy like a soccer World Cup
Laurent Brisson
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
France wedding ceremony image of the bride hugging at the end of ceremony
Patrick Lombaert
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Croydon, UK Wedding photo of a very happy bride sharing the cake
Emil Boczek
Siena, Italy
Siena wedding photography at the Church showing confetti flying and much happiness
Marco Fantauzzo
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria wedding photo from Terra Residence, Sofia showing the Beautiful natural light during the ceremony
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Colorado, United States
Colorado wedding reception photo from Della Terra Mountain Chateau (Estes Park, CO) of the groom dipping bride during first dance
Jesse La Plante
China
China wedding photo from Hangzhou of the groom and groomsmen playing the door games for the bride
Di Liu
China
Shaoxing, China groom Plays the game at the door to get the bride in this wedding photo
Di Liu
New Jersey, United States
Wedding photo from Desmond Hotel Malvern, PA of the bride laughing during the first dance at wedding
Michelle Arlotta
Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts wedding photo from a Chatham MA private estate showing dogs during the ceremony
Alex Paul
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France
France wedding photo from Romans-sur-Isère of The bride going down the stairs
Sylvain Garderes
California, United States
California wedding photography from A private home in Burbank of The bride getting her hair and makeup done
Brett Butterstein
Brescia, Italy
Wedding photography outside the Church of San Andrea, Suisio (Bg) as People on the street watch the bride arrive
Alessandro Di Noia
Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts wedding photography in the sands of a private estate - Yarmouth, MA during the preparation for the ceremony on the beach
Alex Paul
Goias, Brazil
Villa Borguese Anápolis wedding image of the bride with two friends singing in this black and white reception pic
Claudia Amorim
California, United States
Wedding photograph from Oakland of a toast to the bride and groom
Chris Shum
Sichuan, China
Wedding photography from the Sichuan venue of The bride throwing the flower in her hand, which is a symbol of love and happiness, behind her. Friends of the newlyweds are snatching flowers, and many hands reach high
Cheng Guo
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
Wedding photo form La Romieu, Gers, France - the couple and their guest singing and dancing
Isabelle Bazin
Utrecht, Netherlands
A Netherlands bride and groom are eating a "worstenbroodje/meat sandwich" A typical Dutch wedding tradition in the state of Brabant
Thomas Jongbloed
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
France wedding photography from Ferme De Bouchemont of some reception venue Cheers
Simon Leclercq
China
Wedding photography from a Guangdong Home showing the Welcome the newlyweds
Jinqi Tan
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
France wedding image of the groom's aunt holding her son's hand
Patrick Lombaert
France
Reception venue wedding photo from La Pépinière, Châtenay-sur-Seine, France showing The Bride is dancing like crazy
Luan Nguyen
France
Wedding photography from Avignon - Hôtel la Mirande as the Groom is getting ready
Valerie Teppe
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
England wedding reportage photography from St Marys Meppershall, Hertfordshire of A guest in a dimly lit in a church wearing a mask enjoying a drink
Erica Hawkins
Maharashtra, India
India wedding photography from Jodhpur of some fun haldi moments
Ankita Asthana
Herault (34) , France
France wedding photo in b&w showing some warm Montpellier Brother love
William Lambelet
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
Toulouse Metro wedding photo of the bride and groom smiling under their masks
Catherine Roujean
Portugal
Portugal Wedding photography of the the bride and groom during the COVID ceremony
Daniel Monteiro
Maharashtra, India
Delhi, India wedding photo of some dance floor action
Ankita Asthana
Nord (59) , France
Nord wedding photography at the Ceremony location of Bride and groom at the end of the civil ceremony when everybody goes to the exit
Mehdi Djafer
France
Magny-Cours Planchevienne Castle Service activity wedding photography from the reception dinner party
Henri Deroche
Nord (59) , France
Church wedding photography of the bride & groom at the exit of the church
Mehdi Djafer
China
Shaanxi wedding image of the bride having her make up done and friends are joking
Zhiwen Liu
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia outdoor wedding photography showing Confetti during the ceremony at Koriata Restaurant, Bulgaria
Tsvetelina Deliyska
California, United States
Northstar, CA backyard wedding image of the father of bride and grandma during ceremony
Kevin Sawyer
California, United States
Wedding photo from California - Emotional father-daughter dance as the bridal party parties around them
Kimmi Cranes
France
Lyon wedding photography from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Church of The groom and his mother
Coralie Castillo
Ruse, Bulgaria
Wedding photo from the Holy Trinity Church, Ruse, Bulgaria of the ceremony in the presence of both families
Detelina Krasteva
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia wedding photography showing Terra Residence Traditional dancers vs Ballerinas
Tsvetelina Deliyska
California, United States
Wedding photo from California - Bride and groom greet their guests on Zoom after the ceremony
Kimmi Cranes
France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reception venue image of The bride putting on her veil, her mother laughs with emotion when she finds her
Castille Alma
Antwerpen, Belgium
Flanders wedding photography at a town hall of the bride and groom's son is watching the minister closely from under the table during the ceremony
Fille Roelants
Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia Wedding Reception Venue image of the Mother and son with a dark background
Jacob Gordon
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Lancashire wedding reportage photography from Clitheroe showing A gentle kiss during a covid ceremony
Philip Salisbury
Antwerpen, Belgium
Belgium wedding photography of the bride walking up the stairs to get dressed at her parents' house
Fille Roelants
Michigan, United States
Michigan COVID wedding photo from Farmington Hills, MI (bride's home) showing the Signs of the times: showing respect to a relative long distance
Ray Iavasile
Nord (59) , France
Lille wedding image of a moment between the groom and his son during the preparation in the morning
Mehdi Djafer
France
France wedding photo from Doors in Ré - Ile de Ré of the Limbo during the dance party, in a frock coat
Florent Fauqueux
France
Lyon wedding photo outside a Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Church of the Happy couple exiting the building
Coralie Castillo
New Jersey, United States
Wedding photography from Bergenfield, New Jersey of the bride and groom toast during NJ backyard wedding
Michelle Arlotta
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Wedding photography from Wong Keng Tei, Sai Kung, Hong Kong (Bride's home) - Bride having her make-up done, the natural surroundings of her house and her wedding gown were reflected by the glass door of there terrace.
Ronnie Szeto
China
China wedding photo from a Fujian Home event as They are playing
Junxin Zeng
Massachusetts, United States
Wedding photography from Boston, MA of the groom and company getting dressed
Ben Schaefer
France
France wedding photo from an Ile de Ré, family home of the bride puts on her dress
Audrey Morisson
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia wedding photography from Momin prohod of the groom dancing for the bride at the reception venue party
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Colorado, United States
Wedding photography from Shoes & Brews, Longmont, CO of the bride and groom just before their grand entrance
Mike Kory
Arizona, United States
Arizona outdoor wedding photo from Hacienda del Sol Resort- Tucson, AZ showing the bride walks down the garden aisle with her father
Laura Segall
Arizona, United States
Arizona wedding photography from Hacienda del Sol Resort- Tucson of the bride and grooms grand entrance
Laura Segall
China
Wedding photo from Hangzhou, China. Hotel While the groom was busy answering the phone, the bride helped the groom trim his hair.
Leon Wong
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Noord Holland wedding photo from Scheveningen beach of the garter being retrieved by the groom
Peter Kos
China
Wedding photo from China showing the moment of giving rings is the happiest moment
Hao Pan
California, United States
Incline Village, NV wedding photo showing a Jenga game going in an unexpected direction upon a child's head during a wedding reception in Lake Tahoe
Lauren Lindley
China
Nanjing, China wedding photography of door games with balloons popping
Di Liu
China
Zhejiang Home game for the groom and groomsmen with stretched plastic in this China wedding photo
Shihao Yang
Siena, Italy
Siena wedding photography from Eremo di Montesiepi, Siena ITALY showing the The blessing of the spouses
Alessia Bruchi
Dublin, Ireland
Ireland wedding photo from Cork showing Three generations sharing a joke during at home reception.
Annie Kheffache
Firenze, Italy
Wedding photography from Borgo San Faustino, Orvieto - the groom is looking at her bride while she cannot hold her tears
Zsofia Rebicek
Vietnam
Asia wedding photo from a garden Vietnam Ceremony Location with tears of happiness
Huy Che Hoang
France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes outdoor wedding image of the bridal bouquet toss on the grass
Jerome Villard
France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding image showing the Exit from the church of the bride and groom with spray of petals
Castille Alma
Utrecht, Netherlands
City Hall in Haarlem wedding photo capturing a moment after the ceremony where the groom has his facemask ready. The bride is giving him a kiss
Thomas Jongbloed
Massachusetts, United States
DoubleTree by Hilton, Nashua, NH wedding photo - the reception
Alex Gordias
China
Wedding photo from Hangzhou, China. Hotel - The bride and groom spray champagne at the afterparty
Leon Wong
Trieste, Italy
Wedding photo from Portopiccolo Sistiana, Trieste, Italy - cake cutting at the recpetion
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Wedding photo from Darmstadt - getting ready photo of the bride
Andreas Pollok
Milano, Italy
Wedding photo from Villa Necchi alla Portalupa - Gambolò - Pavia showing that after yes, happiness spreads
Massimiliano Beccati
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
France getting ready wedding photo in Paris of a girls shoe dilemma
Simon Leclercq
Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts wedding photograph from a Private home in Newton, MA of Festive dancing during jewish wedding reception - friends performing for couple
Simi Rabinowitz
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Church in Croydon, UK wedding photo displaying an emotional long distance guest watching the live stream of the wedding ceremony
Emil Boczek
Colorado, United States
Colorado outdoor wedding photography of the Ceremony first kiss in fog
Brenda Bergreen
France
Strasbourg wedding photography at home of the Bas-Rhin bride with her hanging dress
Marck Yvan
France
Wedding photography from the steps of the City hall of Chapareillan, France with the Bride and groom under a rain of confetti at the end of the civil ceremony
Nadine Court
Illinois, United States
Illinois wedding photo of the bride and bridesmaids in the party bus
Milan Lazic
California, United States
California wedding photography from A majestic Redwood grove near Mt. Tam in Marin County
Drew Bird
Montana, United States
Yellowstone wedding image of the father of bride using the father of groom's back to fill out marriage certificate
David Clumpner
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Noord Brabant wedding photo of little girls under the veil with the bride
Freek Nagtzaam
Varese, Italy
Italy wedding photo from Chiesa Santa Maria Rossa, Milano - ITALY of The Groomsmen getting ready
Matteo Reni
Illinois, United States
Donnel Lake, Michigan wedding photography of the bride with bridesmaid as they head to the ceremony
Milan Lazic
California, United States
Los Angeles wedding photographer "Due to COVID-19 pandemic, a group of friends drive by the newlywed couple's house, where they held a backyard wedding ceremony, to congratulate their marriage"
Annie Bang
China
China wedding photo at a Fujian home of the Wedding reception game
Xiang Qi
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK wedding image of the bride getting ready in the morning, with the daughter looking towards her mum (the bride) as she admires herself in the mirror
Patrick Mateer
Varese, Italy
Italy wedding photography in black and white from Villa Caproni, Vizzola Ticino of the Getting ready with brides dress hanging in a window
Matteo Reni
London, United Kingdom
Wedding photo from the Marriott Executive Apartment, Bangkok of the wedding game
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Illinois, United States
Maggie Daley Park, Chicago Groom & Groomsmen Lacing Up Their Skates in this wedding photo
Edward Ciesielski
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Emma Trein, Canela, Brazil wedding photography - wedding guests partying and dancing
Renan Radici
California, United States
Wedding photography from a ceremony in a majestic redwood grove in Marin County, California. The forest was enveloped in a mystical fog layer
Drew Bird
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wedding photo from Rio Grande do Sul of the bride and groom hugging under a clear tent ceremony
Renan Radici
Illinois, United States
Illinois wedding photography showing the bride and groom saying vows and Guests at Ceremony
Edward Ciesielski
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Noord Brabant wedding photo from a Netherlands at-Home event of a Take-away wedding diner delivered in covid time
Elke Teurlings
California, United States
Wedding photography overlooking the pacific ocean near Stinson Beach, California of the bride and groom in a potato sack race
Drew Bird
Brescia, Italy
Wedding photo from the steps of the Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Gavardo (Bs) showing the Throwing of confetti on the newlyweds
Alessandro Di Noia
New Jersey, United States
Wedding photo from Desmond Hotel Malvern, Pennsylvania showing the bride in a Hora dance during the reception dance party
Michelle Arlotta
North Carolina, United States
Islabella Resort, Florida Keys wedding picture of the groom, He didn't wait for the bride to cut it with him
Michael Freas
Tarn (81) , France
Wedding photo from the Bride's home, before the ceremony, Albi South of France as The bride and her daughter just finished to get ready
Loic Bourniquel
Vosges (88) , France
Wedding photo from the Hairdresser - Bar le Diuc as the Bride and her sister are getting ready
Julien Maria
Illinois, United States
Wedding photography from a Chicago Illinois Reception of the Pouring of Champagne
Edward Ciesielski
California, United States
Image of the bride and groom sharing their first kiss in the County Clerk's office after their civil ceremony in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Lauren Lindley
California, United States
Casa Hyder wedding reception image of a newlywed couple dancing together during their wedding party in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Annie Bang
France
Wedding photo from the reception party at Taysse ponds of Children with ipad during the dinner
Valerie Teppe
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Dunedin, Hull wedding image of the bride being fed a burger by her step son so she doesn't get any food on her dress in East Yorkshire
Patrick Mateer
Ruse, Bulgaria
Wedding photo from Aglika Palace, Zhrebchevo, Bulgaria of the Groom and his friends enjoying the wedding party
Detelina Krasteva
Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts outdoor wedding photo from Chatham MA showing a dog trying to stop the ceremony
Alex Paul
North Carolina, United States
North Carolina wedding photography from South Nags Head highlighting Wild teased purple hair and a large can of hairspray
Neil Thurston
Dublin, Ireland
Ireland wedding reportage photo from the Gloster House, Offaly showing the Bride and Groom celebrate being just married
Annie Kheffache
China
China wedding photography from Hangzhou showing Chinese traditional customs
Di Liu
California, United States
Wedding photography from Elliston Vineyards, Sunol of the groom getting ready
Chris Shum
France
Wedding photography from Haute-Vienne at The Old Castle of a Pinata and joy
Valerie Teppe
Colorado, United States
Reception Venue photo from the Black Canyon Inn, Estes Park, CO of the bride and groom sharing their first dance
Sean Lara
Illinois, United States
Winter Illinois wedding photo from Maggie Daley Park, Chicago of the Groom ice skating before the ceremony
Edward Ciesielski
Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts beach wedding photo from Brewster MA of the Bridesmaids as they bustle the bride's dress
Alex Paul
United Kingdom
Wedding photo from Bromley Town Hall - socially distanced register signing
Lyndsey Goddard
New Jersey, United States
Wedding photograph from New Jersey - bride and groom make same reaction as bride's dad toasts during NJ backyard wedding
Michelle Arlotta
Utrecht, Netherlands
Naaldwijk The Netherlands wedding photo of the groom walking down the alley to see his bride. He is excited
Thomas Jongbloed
Antwerpen, Belgium
Wedding photo from Flanders - Friends of the bride and groom pose the couple to have a picture of them on their different camera's
Fille Roelants
California, United States
Granlibakken Resort wedding image of the groom, perched on his friend's shoulders, dances as the Ohio State mascot kicks a leg up in the air in Tahoe City, CA
Nicky Byrnes
France
Lyon wedding photo from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes of getting ready with a witness of the groom with a stupor expression on the face
Sebastien Clavel
Lodzkie, Poland
Wedding photography from Andrespol Wedding Hall, Poland - the wedding couple releases the birds after they leave the church
Piotr Maksa
France
Turenne The bouquet cutting ribbons wedding photo from the reception party
Valerie Teppe
Arizona, United States
Pennsylvania wedding photography of the Groom combing out his beard in final preparations for the ceremony
JD Land
Ruse, Bulgaria
Wedding photo from Aglika Palace, Zhrebchevo, Bulgaria of the happy couple dancing in the presence of their families and friends
Detelina Krasteva
California, United States
Lake Tahoe wedding image of the groom touching his bride's face before their ceremony on a boat
Nicky Byrnes
California, United States
Wedding photo from California - Bride laughs with glee as her husband puts on her wedding ring.
Kimmi Cranes
Arezzo, Italy
Relais Borgo Ortaglia, Montepulciano, Italy wedding photograph of the bride getting ready
Simone Miglietta
China
China wedding photo of groomsmen in Hangzhou Playing the door game
Di Liu
Alessandria, Italy
Alessandria wedding photography from Piedmont, Close to the reception location as the bride and groom were about to get into the car when the bride lost a shoe
Emanuele Lince
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City Centre Wedding photography of the street cafe Crowd cheering couple
Kevin Kheffache
Antwerpen, Belgium
Wedding photo from Flanders - bride and groom take a selfie with isolated friends outside the town hall right before the ceremony
Fille Roelants
Dublin, Ireland
Wedding photo from Dublin of the Bride crying with neighbors
Kevin Kheffache
Maharashtra, India
Wedding photography from Lucknow, India Elders of the family blessing the couple!
Ankita Asthana
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Larmor-Plage, France wedding photograph of the bride and groom exiting the ceremony
Patrick Lombaert
North Carolina, United States
Hyatt Centric Resort, Key West, Florida wedding photo from Prior to the garter removal, the groom starting dancing for the bride
Michael Freas
Herault (34) , France
Wedding photo from Domaine du Petit Mylord showing the groom's wedding preparations
Johanna Marjoux
France
Backyard wedding photo from a Home ceremony venue in Chambery of the bridesmaids preparing the meal service
Jonathan Sylvoz
Montana, United States
Big Sky, Montana wedding image of the bride and guests partying with drinks spraying above their heads
David Clumpner
California, United States
Wedding photo from The ceremony site at the Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto, California with the gorgeous light streaming through the trees gives a feeling of hope and perseverance
Drew Bird
France
Outdoor, garden wedding photo from Sauveboeuf castle Dordogne France of A little girl watching her parents get married
Audrey Morisson
California, United States
MX wedding photography from casa hyder, san miguel de allende, mexico as A wedding guest takes a break during the dancing portion of the reception
Brett Butterstein
Arizona, United States
Wedding photo from Pennsylvania of the groom waiting on his families sailboat for his bride coming down the dock with her parents as they are about to get married on the sailboat
JD Land
Napoli, Italy
Puglia church wedding photography of 2 boys behind pews
Federica Ariemma
Arezzo, Italy
Zurich wedding photograph of the groom, his father, and his brother and their special dog getting ready
Simone Miglietta
North Carolina, United States
North Carolina wedding photo from South Nags Head showing the Bride is emotional as she dances with her father
Neil Thurston
United Kingdom
England wedding reportage photo from Chelsea, London as the bride and groom and the band walk through the streets to reception
Lyndsey Goddard
France
France wedding photography from the Greenhouses on the Ile de Ré of the toss of the bouquet
Audrey Morisson
District Of Columbia, United States
Baltimore Maryland wedding photo of the Ring Bearer uninterested in his mother's speech at Patterson Park in Maryland.
Kathleen Ricker
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Wedding photography from City Hall Marriage Registry, Hong Kong of The groom taking off the face mask and kiss the bride, upon the completion of the ceremony
Ronnie Szeto
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Alameda FIgueira, Cachoeirinha, Brazil wedding photo of the bride and groom during the outdoor ceremony
Renan Radici
Portugal
Wedding photo from Zagreb, Croatia of a man getting help with his tie
Daniel Monteiro
Vosges (88) , France
B&W wedding photo from the Ceremony location in Chateau de Morey following Bridesmaids speech and hug
Julien Maria
New Hampshire, United States
Wedding photograph from Andover, Massachusetts - the bride jokingly fans herself to mock the sweating nervous groom
Sarah V. Martinez
Herault (34) , France
India wedding photo from Delhi of the Haldi and Turmeric ritual ceremony
William Lambelet
Utrecht, Netherlands
Wedding photography At the reception venue during dinner in the Mariënhof in Amersfoort showing The son of the bride is sitting on her knees and Her nephew is giving a kiss on her cheek
Thomas Jongbloed
California, United States
Wedding photo of the groom helping carry the bride's dress as they walk up a muddy path in the middle of a spectacular redwood forest in Marin County CA
Drew Bird
Portugal
Black and white wedding photo from Peso da Régua, Quinta da Pacheca, Portugal of the bride heading up the stairs
Daniel Monteiro
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Wedding photograph from Birmingham, UK of some sweet cake sharing
Emil Boczek
France
French wedding couple having pictures taken of them while waiting for the ceremony to begin
Lea Torrieri
New York, United States
New York outdoor wedding photo from central park showing two strangers with masks watching the ceremony
Wenjie Han
France
Wedding photo from Domaine de Saint Michel, Giroussens, France as the bride puts on her dress
Florent Cattelain
California, United States
Incline Village, NV image of bride, groom and their family toasting together after an intimate elopement ceremony at the top of a mountain overlook shrouded in wildfire smoke
Lauren Lindley
California, United States
Lake Tahoe outdoor ceremony image of the bride, groom and their children celebrate following the marriage ceremony on a boat in Lake Tahoe
Nicky Byrnes
Utrecht, Netherlands
Netherlands wedding preparation image of the bride getting ready and her mother is giving her a loving kiss
Thomas Jongbloed
France
France wedding photo from Beurlay of The bride putting on the garter
Audrey Morisson
California, United States
Guanajuato, Mexico wedding guests enjoy fireworks during the wedding reception at San Miguel de Allende Instituto
Brett Butterstein
Minnesota, United States
Wedding photography from The Vintage Garden, Barnseville, MN - bride dances with her guests in the barn
Adam Boole
California, United States
Mexico wedding photo from casa hyder, san miguel de allende as the two cut their rainbow wedding cake
Brett Butterstein
Lodzkie, Poland
Lodz, Poland wedding photography - the wedding couple tosses their glasses behind each other after drinking a traditional toast
Piotr Maksa
Sichuan, China
Wedding photo from China - The newlyweds are having a wedding ceremony. A group of military training students nearby are watching the wedding ceremony.
Cheng Guo
Ruse, Bulgaria
Wedding photo from Aglika Palace, Zhrebchevo, Bulgaria of the Groom crying tears of happiness to see the Bride
Detelina Krasteva
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Muslim bride with her sisters during the Birmingham, UK ceremony
Emil Boczek
Victoria, Australia
Australia wedding photograph from Baths, Middle Brighton, Melbourne of Kids being Kids under the dress of mom
Gaelle Le Berre
California, United States
California wedding photography from San Jose, California of the bride and groom's first dance, swing dance style
Tyler Vu
France
Dog wedding photo from the Brittany Reception venue - I wanna give mommy a big hug
Didier Ropers
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria wedding photography from Church "Vyzdvizhenie na svetiya kryst gospoden" in Sofia as The father places the cross on the heads of the newlyweds
Lubomir Jiponov
Portugal
Wedding photograph from Braga, Portugal of the wedding guests dancing
Daniel Monteiro
Rhode Island, United States
The North House, Avon CT wedding image of brides lifting their dresses and triumphantly smash their respective glasses during the breaking of the glass at their jewish wedding ceremony
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton
California, United States
Los Gatos, California Wedding photograph of the bride and groom cutting the cake with Long Samurai Sword ordered from Japan
Tyler Vu
Minnesota, United States
Wedding photograph from Sanctuary Events Center, Fargo, ND - the bride sees her baby boy for the first time on her wedding day.
Adam Boole
Massachusetts, United States
Wedding photograpy from Yarmouth, MA (Bride's parents house) -The first look for the brides friends
Alex Gordias
District Of Columbia, United States
Rockville Backyard Wedding photo of bride and one of her best friends go in for a socially distanced hi-five at the reception
Kathleen Ricker
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wedding photograph from Gramado Mother Church of the groom right before the ceremony
Renan Radici
Herault (34) , France
France outdoor wedding photography from Claret village park showing Lots of atmosphere during the ribbon game for the bridal bouquet
Ludovic Lieffrig
Vietnam
Wedding photography from Vietnam - little girl dancing at reception
Huy Che Hoang
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Wedding photo from Oude Kerk, Dongen - the kiss during the ceremony, the wedding guests in the background
Caroline Elenbaas
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Coronavirus wedding photo from Leuven of the bridal party Corona travels
Simon Leclercq
Virginia, United States
District Winery, Washington DC wedding pic of the ring bearer puppy looking on as the maid of honor zips the bride's dress.
Brittany Diliberto
Arizona, United States
Arizona wedding photo from the Secert Garden Event Center- Phoenix of dancing at the wedding reception
Laura Segall
France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reception Venue Bride & Groom dancing with friends
Coralie Castillo
France
Wedding photography from outdoor event in Cromac - During the cocktail, kids are playing with umbrellas
Valerie Teppe
Dublin, Ireland
Newbay House Wedding photography - little boy walks to the bride
Kevin Kheffache
New York, United States
Schenectady, NY wedding photographer captured a little flower girl spinning in her dress while behind her the bride's dress is being bustled by her bridesmaids and her new husband stands by
Danielle Gardner
Massachusetts, United States
Wedding photo from Yarmouth, MA (bride's parents house) - The groom was hugging the maid of honor.
Alex Gordias
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia wedding photography from Esterra Vini of some Kumsko horo folklore dances during the wedding
Lubomir Jiponov
France
Wedding photo from the reception party at the Tankardstown House of the Dancing queens
Valerie Teppe
France
Les Portes-en-Ré beach wedding photograph of the bride and groom showing off their rings to the guests after the ceremony
Florent Fauqueux
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgarian groom and the bride`s father are hugging each other after the ceremony at the Terra Residence, Sofia
Tsvetelina Deliyska
France
France wedding pic of guests laughing during a game
Lea Torrieri
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Quimper, France wedding reception pic of the bridemaid crying
Patrick Lombaert
Varese, Italy
Italian wedding image of the Groom greeting a friend after the ceremony at Chiesa di San Giulio in Vizzola Ticino
Matteo Reni
France
Wedding photo of the dove release at the Bas-Rhin Church near the end of ceremony
Marck Yvan
Alessandria, Italy
Alessandria wedding photo from the outdoor Piedmont reception location showing The toast after cutting the cake
Emanuele Lince
North Dakota, United States
Wedding photography from the Thief River Falls, MN of a young girl holds on to her dad on the "party trailer ride"
Abby Paul
Attica, Greece
Wedding photograph Halkida, Greece of the bride and groom during the ceremony
Manos Skoularikos
Taranto, Italy
Taranto wedding photo from Apulia at the house of the groom as the groom and the father adjust the buttonhole of their jacket
Marco Colonna
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
York City Centre wedding image of the bride and groom dancing in the street, in the rain, as a busker plays on
Patrick Mateer
Colorado, United States
Colorado emotional wedding photo from Black Canyon Inn (Estes Park, CO) showing the bride crying during father daughter dance
Jesse La Plante
Montana, United States
Yellowstone winter wedding image of the groom walking toward the ceremony location
David Clumpner
California, United States
Mexico wedding photography from casa hyder, san miguel de allende of A wedding guest sleeping during the reception
Brett Butterstein
Goias, Brazil
Goias wedding image of the bride and groom in an emotional image of tears and hugging at this home-based wedding
Claudia Amorim
Arizona, United States
Wedding photograph of the groom working on tying his tie while his bride puts on her earrings in their bathroom. They were getting ready together in preparation to head out into the mountains for their elopement with just the two of them and an officiant.
JD Land
China
Quanzhou Fujian wedding photography of a lit fire below a whole pig
Asaph Xu
France
Bas-Rhin photo from Wedding Night at the Reception of the Bride and Groom playing at " him or her ". A tricky question where the groom apparently didn't answered correctly.
Laurent Brisson
California, United States
CA wedding photo from Stinson Beach showing the bride and her new son taking part in a three-legged race
Drew Bird
China
China food feast wedding photo from Fujian as they Pray for the wedding
Asaph Xu
France
France church wedding photo showing a child not having fun during the ceremony for the bride and groom
Henri Deroche
Texas, United States
College Station, TX wedding picture showing Mom and Dad having an emotional moment before giving her daughter away during a Church Ceremony
Si Vo
Arizona, United States
Pennsylvania wedding photograph of the Bride & Groom getting married on his father's sailboat as the families shadows show on the adjacent sailboat.
JD Land
France
French groom is getting ready for the wedding with his team and he uses a stapler for his shirt
Lea Torrieri
Vietnam
Wedding photography from Vietnam - the moment of giving rings is the happiest moment
Huy Che Hoang
France
FR wedding reportage photo from Church of Saint Flour as The veil of the bride flies away
Audrey Morisson
Arizona, United States
Pennsylvania wedding photo of the groom's reaction to seeing his bride walk into the church as his father/best man takes it all in.
JD Land
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
France wedding photography in Paris of pre-ceremony Family prep with the flower girls
Simon Leclercq
California, United States
Durham, Connecticut wedding image of A bride and groom getting playful and pretending to do karaoke on their dance floor
Lauren Lindley

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