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2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2022 v03 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.

Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
This Parisian photographer captured a beautiful documentary moment at the home of the bride in Ile-de-France; the father of the bride descending the stairs with the bride following, holding her bouquet of flowers
Estelle Offroy
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
After the ceremony at Christ Church in the East Midlands, near Dudley, the bride was overwhelmed with laughter as she stepped outside the church
James Arnia
France
The bride and groom shared a passionate kiss at the head table during dinner, captured by Geneva Photographer at the Geneva wedding
Sylvain Bouzat
Varese, Italy
Outside looking in view from Villa Marazzi in Cremona of the newlyweds kissing in front of their friends at the venue
Matteo Reni
Cher (18) , France
A France photographer captured a town hall wedding in Les Aix d'Angillon with hugs and tears
Bertrand Roguet
Istanbul, Turkey
At Noya Beach in Kınalıada, Istanbul, the couple's dance floor action was captured with the help of a slow shutter and light streaks, making for a stunning wedding picture
Serenay Lokcetin
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
Under the trees at Chateau de Croisillat near by Toulouse, France, the bride and groom are leaving the ceremony
Sophie Stacino
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the Kasteel Duivenvoorde the ceremony location, the little girls are excited to bring the wedding rings
Thomas Jongbloed
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Outside the Skelton Church of North Yorkshire, a young wedding guest looks uncertain as an older guest tickles her under the chin
Hollie Mateer
France
At the Armenian Church in Paris, the Paris photographer captured a timeless black and white moment of the groom in a mirror reflection before the priest during the wedding
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
Karnataka, India
A Haldi ceremony in Karnataka, India is captured as friends and relatives throw water on the couple, who try to defend themselves
Calan Dsouza
Ardeche(07) , France
Outdoor sunset image from the lawn at an Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reception venue showing the throwing the bouquet
Angelique Blaise
Utrecht, Netherlands
A Broek Photographer captures a beautiful moment of a bride and groom signing their marriage certificate in Waterland, Netherlands, with their beloved dog looking on from under the table
Leonard Walpot
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the De Landgoederij in Bunnik, the wedding venue during the reception, grandmother is having fun with bubbles with her grandchild
Thomas Jongbloed
District Of Columbia, United States
A DC photographer captured the bride dancing in a silhouette at Fathom Gallery in Washington DC in a wedding photograph
Natasha Lamalle
United Kingdom
Outside on the lawn at the Lillibrooke manor, the wedding couple play the shoe game in the sunshine
Lyndsey Goddard
France
The outdoor ceremony ended with the bride and groom exiting the reception venue in Biarritz, France
Charline Eberhardt
Varese, Italy
An intimate moment from Chiesa San Michele, Busto Arsizio showing the bride hugging her niece after the ceremony
Matteo Reni
France
During a New Aquitaine cocktail hour outside the wedding venue, the bridal bouquet toss ends with an exciting catch
Damien Dohmen
California, United States
At a private ranch in Bozeman, Montana, a wedding guest with a pink wig dances on the stage
Annie Bang
Ruse, Bulgaria
In Ruse, Bulgaria, a talented photographer captured the moment of a bride putting on her dress during her bridal preparation for her special day
Bozhidar Krastev
Vermont, United States
At the Willowdale Estate of Topsfield, MA, a nervous groom gets a massage from his dad before the ceremony
Jacob Hannah
California, United States
On the way to their wedding reception at South of North Brewing Co in South Lake Tahoe, CA, the bride and groom ride a tandem bike and high-five their wedding party as they celebrate their love and union
Lauren Lindley
Antwerpen, Belgium
At an outdoor wedding cocktail hour in Brecht, Belgium, a playful boy falls off an inflatable bouncing toy near some bushes, captured in a candid moment by the Antwerp photographer
Sanne De Block
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
The bride and groom shared their first look and the corsage application was captured by the Netherlands photographer, along with the beautiful bouquets and the kids in the background of the wedding photo
Caroline Elenbaas
New Jersey, United States
A crying bride and father dancing at The Madison in New Jersey, full of emotion, in this wedding picture
Michelle Arlotta
Indre (36) , France
As the bride prepares for her special day, a photographer in Aix les Bains, France captures the moments in a hotel room
Gaelle Caré
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
From a Rio Grande do Sul ranch, an image of the bridesmaids thrilled to see the bride ready in her wedding gown
Renan Radici
Italy
BW wedding photo from Castello di Duino in Trieste, Italy of the champagne bottle saber
Paolo Blocar
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Before the ceremony in Pont Scorff, France, the bride and the groom are preparing together
Patrick Lombaert
Illinois, United States
Chicago bridal party getting ready scene before the Illinois wedding ceremony
Victoria Sprung
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the wedding venue of Parkhotel Huge de Vries, during the reception the grooms son is teasing the little girl with a part of her dress
Thomas Jongbloed
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
At the festive reception party at Alto da Capela in Porto Alegre, RS newlyweds are dancing in the background while a guest dances in the foreground
Renan Radici
Georgia, United States
Outside The Retreat at the Hiawassee River, the bride's sister reacts to catching the bouquet
Cindy Brown
Trieste, Italy
A Jesolo, Venice, Italy Bride and her friend's getting make up done during getting ready
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
New Jersey, United States
The wedding guests celebrated the wedding with a beer spray on the dance floor of Liberty Prime in Jersey City, New Jersey, captured by the talented photographer at The Gallery
Michelle Arlotta
Varese, Italy
Picture from Busto Arsizio, ITALY showing the ancient Italian tradition of the bridesmaids preparing the bed for the bride and groom's first night
Matteo Reni
Dublin, Ireland
At the Ashley Park House in Ireland, it is time for bridal prep with mum
Annie Kheffache
Minnesota, United States
at the intercontinental hotel in st. paul mn, the groom is riding on the groomsmen during the baraat part of the indian ceremony
Bradley Hanson
France
A moment on the dance floor at a reception venue in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is captured with DJ lights and green lights creating silhouettes
Chrystel Echavidre
France
osmonerie castle wedding photo of the bride holding flower bouquet walking under arched arms tunnel
Valerie Teppe
France
On a sunny day in the South of France, a professional photographer captures a bride cutting ribbons while playing the traditional wedding bouquet game
Jerome Villard
Vermont, United States
Under blue skies at the Alerin Barn of St. Johnsbury, VT, guests shade themselves from the sun with umbrellas during the ceremony
Jacob Hannah
France
The Monflanquin Photographer captured the beautiful moment of the bride driving a tractor at the outdoor wedding venue on the grass, as guests watched the ceremony exit in the sunshine
Luan Nguyen
Maine, United States
At the tented reception party in Chebeague Island, Maine, a guest dances on the dance floor
Kate Crabtree
Utrecht, Netherlands
In Utrecht, at the home of the wedding couple, after the first look the bride is greeting her lovely brother
Thomas Jongbloed
Herault (34) , France
In a bustling room in Aniane, France, a girl squints as her eye makeup is applied during wedding preparations
William Lambelet
Singapore
The Singapore photographer captured the moment of the bride getting into her bridal car outdoors, creating a graphic appeal for the wedding picture
Charles Sng
Colorado, United States
A charming couple eating pizza on the breathtaking rock cliffs of El Matador Beach, Malibu, is captured in a beautiful wedding photojournalism image at the Robert Meyer Memorial
Lucy Schultz
Istanbul, Turkey
At the Istanbul, Legacy Ottoman Hotel, image in BW of the groom's getting ready
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Dublin, Ireland
A Powerscourt bride has her Veil going mad while surrounded by her bridesmaids
Kevin Kheffache
China
In the bustling Hotel Zhejiang, the couple, groomsmen, and bridesmaids stand in line to undergo nucleic acid testing, in the name of safety and health of all attendees at their celebration
Leon Wong
Ardeche(07) , France
At an outdoor Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reception venue, the bride is dancing with musicians in the afternoon sunlight
Angelique Blaise
Haute-Marne (52) , France
In a playful wedding game at Moulin de la Fleuristerie in Haute-Marne, the bride and bouquet's ribbons are captured in a photograph
Oliver Saillard
Vermont, United States
On a grass lawn outside the Blueberry Hill Inn of Goshen, Vermont, the couple gets ready to enjoy dinner with their family
Jacob Hannah
Karnataka, India
An India photographer captured a Haldi ceremony in Karnataka where friends threw flowers on the couple
Calan Dsouza
Siena, Italy
A Siena photographer captured the bride and groom's romantic exit from their Monticiano ceremony at Villa Podernovo, with San Galgano Abbey in the background
Andrea Sampoli
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wedding pic from the Villa Toscana venue in Bagé of the Godmother taking the bouquet excited and vibrating a lot
Renan Radici
California, United States
The moment was captured at the Lake Oak Meadows Weddings and Event center in Temecula, California as the bride's family sends her off after the ceremony
Annie Bang
Arizona, United States
Captured by a Philadelphia photographer, a child is seen joyfully being tossed into the air at a tented reception in Philadelphia, in this stunning wedding image
JD Land
Utrecht, Netherlands
From a home wedding in ermelo, netherlands, a kid is trying the cake
Leonard Walpot
Haute-Marne (52) , France
In a heartwarming moment at home in Normandy, the father of the bride discovers the first look of his daughter and he is captured in a reflection of a mirror
Oliver Saillard
California, United States
The bride and groom at Bailey Creek Ranch in Julian, California, Southern San Diego County, were offloading from a trailer of hay in the rustic, farm style, of their wedding
Brett Butterstein
France
French wedding photo from Creuse at the town hall of the bride, groom, kids, and bubbles
Valerie Teppe
San Jose, Costa Rica
At Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, the father of the bride officiates the ceremony and elicits laughter from the couple during the exchange of rings
Mauricio Urena
Milano, Italy
In Milan, Italy, a father of the groom was captured in a touching embrace with his son, a beautiful emotional moment immortalised through documentary wedding photography
Michela Bocciarelli
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
The festive scene from a Noord Brabant wedding party location of the bride and groom as they enter the reception location
Freek Nagtzaam
Milano, Italy
In Canton Ticino, Switzerland, wedding photojournalism captures timeless bw moments such as this kiss on her forehead, a cake cutting, in a foggy, misty shot from behind
Michela Bocciarelli
Minnesota, United States
The bridesmaid washed the bride's dress in the hotel bathroom tub at CaboResort in Mexico
Penny McCoy
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Inside the Cathedral of Gerace in Reggio Calabria, the bride and groom, after the ceremony, go to the exit where the guests await them for the rice toss as the musicians play for them
Danilo Coluccio
Illinois, United States
At The Dawson Hotel in Chicago, the Father of the bride reacts to seeing his daughter in her wedding dress
Sarah Nader
Tarn (81) , France
At a church in Montauban, France, the bride's nephew arrives with the wedding rings in a small car, drawing the attention of all the guests
Loic Bourniquel
Utrecht, Netherlands
In the Netherlands city of Overveen, a Netherlands photographer captured a wedding reportage image with just the bride and groom's hands visible, while the young daughter looks closely at the ring
Janneke Walpot
Maine, United States
Outdoors under a blue sky in Islesford, Maine, a wedding couple gets emotional while one of the groom's father's shares thoughts during the ceremony
Kate Crabtree
Rhone (69) , France
In Bourgogne, France, the wedding car breaks down, but a quick-thinking friend comes to the rescue and restarts it, captured in a candid moment by the Burgundy photographer
Coralie Garavel
Antwerpen, Belgium
At the Gaston Rooftop Bar Gent, the bride relaxes outdoors on the laps of three friends seated on a couch, the Ghent photographer captures a beautiful moment of camaraderie and support in Belgium
Sanne De Block
France
Game during the dinner at La cour des Loges wedding venue
Jessica Evrard
France
In Paris, the bride and groom walk down the street in front of their fruit and vegetable shop, passing through a market as a photographer captures the moment
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
Massachusetts, United States
On a lawn in Eastham, Massachusetts, the bride and her grandmother tenderly touch in a loving embrace, captured in a beautiful outdoor wedding picture
Alex Paul
California, United States
At the Lake Oak Meadows Weddings and Events, Temecula, California, a little girl stares at the newlywed couple during the traditional ceremony
Annie Bang
Haute-Marne (52) , France
A crying child at a city hall in Langres, France is comforted by helping hands during a civil ceremony, captured in a wedding photograph
Oliver Saillard
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Outdoors at the Alameda da Figueira of Porto Alegre, the RS couple are celebrating on the way out with rice
Renan Radici
Trieste, Italy
At the wedding reception party at Jesolo in Venice, Italy, funny moments can be seen of bride and groom during dinner time
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Istanbul, Turkey
High angle camera looking down at the Soho House İstanbul showing the Bride's make up time in a nice venue and good light
Emre Nesli
Portugal
At Amares Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro in Portugal, the wedding reception party was illuminated in a magical blend of green DJ lights, dancing lights and shadows
Daniel Monteiro
Siena, Italy
Outside the Insigne Collegiata di Santa Maria in Provenzano, a Siena Bride and her bridesmaids fix her dress in the streets
Pietro Tonnicodi
France
At a wedding in St Ouen, France, the mayor surprises the bride and groom with their favorite football team shirts, personalized with their names
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Inside the tent at the 10 Castle Street wedding venue in the UK, the groom grabs a light bulb from the dangling string of lights and sings into it like a microphone, signaling the start of an epic reception party
Jawad Aslam
Maine, United States
Under a bright blue sky in New England at Primo Restaurant in Rockland Maine, a bride and the officiant play around at a wedding reception
Kate Crabtree
France
As the couple sits in chairs on the dance floor, nearly back to back, they laugh and enjoy the entertainment at their wedding reception in Toulouse, France
Audrey Morisson
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Guests are mingling on the lawn at the Prestwold Hall, Prestwold, Leicestershire wedding venue
Ian Bursill
Wisconsin, United States
At the Rustic Manor in Hartland, Wisconsin, a groomsman and a bridesmaid make a grand entrance, with money spewing machines kicking out paper money and bills flying through the air in a festive display
Taber Lacie
Colorado, United States
Before a wedding in Boulder, CO, the best man helps the groom button up as another groomsmen looks on
Matt Wilson
Vermont, United States
In the dimly lit lounge at the Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont, wedding guests sit during the dance party
Megan Hannah
France
After the ceremony in Serignac sur Garonne, the bride and groom exit through a tunnel of people holding up footballs/soccer balls
Franck Petit
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
At Norwood House in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, the groomsmen get ready for the wedding, dressed in gray suits
James Arnia
Loiret (45) , France
At a reception venue in Loiret, France, a game involving the bouquet with ribbons is captured in black and white by a photographer
Sylvain Neugnot
Dublin, Ireland
On a beautiful day with a blue sky at the Cloughjordan House of Ireland, the newlyweds are leaving the church in the height of summer sun
Annie Kheffache
Montana, United States
A Bigfork, Montana dress slipup is captured on the dance floor
David Clumpner
Herault (34) , France
In Aniane, France, the men have a humorous time getting ready for the wedding, donning their formal attire
William Lambelet
North Dakota, United States
During the party at Semple Mansion of Minneapolis, MN, the groom dances with his guests surrounding him
Abby Paul
County Antrim, United Kingdom
At a wedding in Hilden Brewery, N. Ireland. some children take-over take over the stage before the band appear, and play with the instruments
Jonathan Ryder
Arizona, United States
This Pennsylvania photographer captured an emotional moment between the groom and his parents, lovingly embracing with expressive faces and hugs
JD Land
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Outside the Skirlaugh Church of England someone stands on the bride's veil leaving her shouting out, as the wedding party approaches the church before the ceremony
Patrick Mateer
Moselle (57) , France
In the quaint tight quarters under a lamp-lit staircase, a Moselle Photographer captured a captivating documentary wedding image of a Bride in the midst of her bridal preparations and makeup
Jonathan Fortuna
California, United States
At the West Shore Cafe and Inn of Homewood, CA, a funny moment was captured when the maid of honor struggles to fasten the back of the bride's dress
Chris Werner
France
The bride's reflection in the window glass of Fleury les Aubrais, France was captured by the photographer as a young kid was being served hors d'oeuvres at the wedding
Henri Deroche
France
Outside on the lawn at Domaine du Fan, the kids are playing with bouncing balls and jump ropes
Valerie Teppe
Istanbul, Turkey
At the Izmir, Edward Whittall Garden the bride takes a cigarette break on the balcony under trees
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wedding photo from Villa Toscana in Bagé as the bride is getting ready with her bridesmaids and her mother, in a super relaxed moment where everyone fits in the photo
Renan Radici
District Of Columbia, United States
Outdoor flower petal toss view from the Church of San Lorenzo in Pamplona, Spain of the bride and groom exiting the church amid a shower of confetti which, luckily, left their expressions visible for everyone to enjoy
Matt Kolf
Dublin, Ireland
At the Virginia Park Lodge, it's time for the First dance
Annie Kheffache
Worcestershire, United Kingdom
From the West Midlands Wedding Ceremony Location, it is the first look for father of the bride
Alex Benyon
France
The man taking a selfie at Clos du Chatelier in Janze, France, had wild hair teasing and a funny face, eliciting a lot of humor
Jessica Evrard
Lancashire, United Kingdom
A wedding photograph captures the emotional moment between the bride and her grandmother at a church in Preston, UK
Janina Brocklesby
New Hampshire, United States
Before her wedding at the Preserve at Chocorua of New Hampshire, the bride gets makeup and some tea to warm her up
Sarah V. Martinez
Sofia, Bulgaria
At Hotel Marinela in Sofia, Bulgaria, the bride sits in a chair on the dance floor as the garter is removed
Tsvetelina Deliyska
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
On the lawn of the Bartle Hall Hotel reception venue in Preston, England, young and old wedding guests enjoy the bouncy castle and the games around it
Patrick Mateer
Shanghai, China
At a Shanghai China home, getting ready in a mirror is a funny Pirate Bride
Yuan Man
Bari, Italy
Matera Italy church image of a child during the celebration
Luigi Porzia
Limburg, Belgium
In Limburg, Belgium, a tented reception featured the first dance for the bride and groom, captured by a local photographer. Young girls, lined up to watch, were also present for the special moment.
Kobe Vanderzande
Herault (34) , France
At a reception in Aix les Bains, France, games are played on the grass lawn while kids swing in the air with the help of adults. It's cocktail hour.
William Lambelet
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
At The Walled Garden in Nottinghamshire, a Nottingham photographer captured a unique moment of happy wedding guests blowing raspberries while having a relaxed cocktail hour outdoors during their outdoor reception
Nathan Walker
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Stanlake Wine Estate, UK Bride playing drinking games with guests
Damion Mower
Reggio Calabria, Italy
At the House of the Bride in Gerace, Reggio Calabria, the bride hands the ring bearing pillow to the bridesmaids as everything is almost ready to go to church
Danilo Coluccio
Limerick, Ireland
At Ashley Park House in Tipperary, Ireland, a hypnotist puts many guests into hypnotic states
Darren Kirwan
France
The Ecuries de Sologne family was getting ready for their wedding, with ties going on with help and the kid getting dressed, all while surrounded by the billiard pool table in the foreground. This lovely scene was captured by the France photographer.
Henri Deroche
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France
At the Pau Ceremony in Palais Beaumont, Pau, France, children played with towering hats on their heads
Sylvain Garderes
Istanbul, Turkey
The bridal party celebrated with dancing beneath the purple lights on the Flow Datca dance floor, captured by their Turkey photographer
Serenay Lokcetin
Limburg, Belgium
The Limburg home preparations for the wedding were captured by a Limburg photographer, with the groom and groomsmen mixing drinks on the table, creating a beautiful mirror reflection on the wall
Kobe Vanderzande
Quebec, Canada
Emotional groom and bride grinning during speeches on a family farm wedding under a tent in Quebec Canada
Esther Gibbons
Italy
Captured at the Cattedrale di San Giusto of Trieste, Italy is an emotional moment between groom and his mother
Paolo Blocar
Limburg, Belgium
In Limburg, Belgium, a Limburg photographer captured a beautiful moment of a bride hugging and kissing her grandparents inside of their home
Kobe Vanderzande
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
At the Fazenda Verde of Praia do Rosa, a SC guest is excited to pick up the bride's bouquet with the reaction of the other guests
Renan Radici
Romania
At the Zabola Castle, the bride is getting ready with some help curling her hair
Petrica Tanase
Vermont, United States
In Lenox, MA, Stonover Farm Staff carry chairs from the ceremony site to the reception tent
Jacob Hannah
Massachusetts, United States
A wedding photograph captures a funny moment as the bride rolls her eyes during the groom's speech at The Row Hotel in Somerville, Massachusetts
Simi Rabinowitz
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
On the beach near Île-de-France, the bride and the groom are listening to a speech during the ceremony with a ship behind them on the water
Pierrick Roland
Vermont, United States
Silhouette image from the Inn at Mountain View Farm wedding venue in East Burke, VT of two girls dancing during the reception
Jacob Hannah
Arizona, United States
A Philadelphia photographer capturing a bridesmaid trying to help fix a friend with hair caught in a handheld fan, with an expressive face of frustration
JD Land
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
At the Hotel San Diego Convention in Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the bride's toss of the bouquet leads to hilarious scenes that is sure to be remembered forever
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Karnataka, India
India This Photograph was shot when friends were applying Haldi on the groom & a brides sister is hugging her
Calan Dsouza
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At the outdoor ceremony venue of Crayke Manor England, the brides share their first kiss after their vow exchange, photographed from the doorway to the Manor House
Hollie Mateer
Loiret (45) , France
In Centre-Val de Loire, the groom stands in front of the home building, speaking on the phone before heading to the city hall. His daughter puts on her shoes nearby.
Sylvain Neugnot
Missouri, United States
Missouri wedding reception image of the Groom on a chair at the Kansas City festive celebration party
Deanna Johnson
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
A Noord Brabant bride is underway from ceremony to reception venue buying things from a gas station
Freek Nagtzaam
United Kingdom
At the London, England reception venue, the bride and groom had their first dance amid a snowstorm of confetti falling on them
Kristian Leven
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
At the darkened Île-de-France Wedding Reception venue, the bride and groom are about to start dancing
Pierrick Roland
Wisconsin, United States
Image from a private house in Madison, Wisconsin showing a bride gets tossed at their homemade reception
Ilana Bar av
Antwerpen, Belgium
As the newlyweds enjoy a boat ride in Sint Martens Latem, Belgium, a solo saxophonist serenades them from the shore, adding a romantic and musical touch to their special day
Sanne De Block
Montana, United States
As the Montana elopement photographer captures the sweet moment, a wriggling and scratching dog basks in the joy of their owner's outdoor ceremony in DeBorgia, MT, surrounded by a field of waving grass
David Clumpner
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
From a lodge in Derbyshire at the getting ready location in England, a reflection shot of bridesmaids getting ready for the wedding ceremony with two make up artists
Patrick Mateer
București, Romania
During a wild party at Fratelli Club Mamaia, the bride is dancing while groom and friends are cheering
Cristina Tanase
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At the outdoor reception in London's Hackney neighborhood, the wedding party gathers around the Jenga game, laughing and cheering as they play one of the many outdoor games available
Jawad Aslam
Haute-Marne (52) , France
A diaporama at a wedding reception in Haute-Marne, France captures the emotions of three generations coming together
Oliver Saillard
North Carolina, United States
At the Olde Beau Resort & Golf Club in North Carolina, the couple can't contain their laughter during a speech revealing everything about the groom, capturing a joyous and lighthearted moment
Song Johns
Vermont, United States
From the Barn at Lord Howe Valley in Ticonderoga, NY, an image of a little boy waits for the ceremony to begin, watching from the barn
Jacob Hannah
Bari, Italy
At an Altamura Italy wedding reception venue, seniors watch other guests dance around the tables while holding shoulders
Luigi Porzia
Jaen, Spain
At the Bride´s house in Jaén, Spain, she is getting ready near a bed, two kids, and a guitar
Pedro Volana
California, United States
At the West Shore Cafe in Homewood, CA, the son of the bride hugs his mother during a quiet moment of the wedding day
Chris Werner
Herault (34) , France
During cocktail hour outdoors in the Gard region of France, a groomsmen share a heartwarming moment as one helps wipe a tear from the other's eye, captured beautifully by the photographer
Johanna Marjoux
Maharashtra, India
Goa Photographer captures the vibrant wedding party scene with India's traditional dancing, colorful bubbles and unique red lighting
Ankita Asthana
Herault (34) , France
As the bride gets ready at the Chateau de Malmont in France, she is assisted in stretching out her hanging dress while a woman sits on the bed holding a baby, captured in a beautiful moment by the photographer
Johanna Marjoux
California, United States
From the Lake Oak Meadows Weddings and Events in Temecula, California, image of a groomsman playing a game with the groom and the bride's family after the wedding ceremony
Annie Bang
Limerick, Ireland
Bride kisses son before ceremony at home in Limerick amid preparations
Darren Kirwan
New Jersey, United States
At The Madison in Riverside, New Jersey, the bride was captured laughing and dancing on the dance floor, getting low with her guests
Michelle Arlotta
New Jersey, United States
At The Madison in Riverside, NJ, the joyous laughter could be heard from the grooms parents during speeches at the dinner table
Michelle Arlotta
Zurich, Switzerland
At a wedding reception in Zug, Switzerland, the bride gets a drink at the bar
Mischa Baettig
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Image from a Noord Holland Hotel showing the son of the bride not interested in his mom
Bart Rondeel
Dorset, United Kingdom
At the The Great Barn Titchfield, the bride and groom had spend months folding 1000 paper cranes to suspend above the dance floor
Nathan Eames
France
Wedding picture of groom arriving at Porto Vecchio via boat to the beach
Valerie Teppe
Herault (34) , France
At a sunny outdoor ceremony in Aix les Bains, France, kids engage in a mini car battle near the bride and groom
William Lambelet
Vermont, United States
Getting ready pic from the Equinox Resort of Manchester, VT of a bridesmaid steaming the bride's dress
Megan Hannah
California, United States
In the sunshine over Valentine DTLA in S California, the ring bearer high-fives guests while walking down the aisle of Los Angeles wedding ceremony
Annie Bang
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At the Inn On The Lake Wedding Venue of Lake District, England, the mother of the bride looks out of the window just before she will accompany her daughter to the ceremony where wedding guests are congregating and waiting
Hollie Mateer
Siena, Italy
Borgo il Poggiaccio, Siena Hugs and happiness after the yes in the beautiful Tuscan Borgo
Andrea Sampoli
Belgium
In the silhouette of the doorway at Flanders church in Belgium, a man is seen talking face to face, down to the level of a child, in this wedding picture
Sven Soetens
California, United States
A dance floor view from Palisades Resort of Lake Tahoe, CA of the bride and bridesmaids singing into the mic offered by the lead singer of their live band
Chris Werner
California, United States
During the wild reception party at a private ranch in Bozeman, Montana, a crazy wedding guest drinks beer out of his shoe
Annie Bang
Victoria, Australia
Before a wedding in Melbourne, Australia, the kids are being kids while deodorant is applied
Gaelle Le Berre
California, United States
Outside in a field at Holly's Ocean Meadow in Fort Bragg, a wedding guest's dog digs a hole while guests observe
Nicky Byrnes
Vermont, United States
Outside the Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA, the bride waits to walk down the aisle to the ceremony under the trees
Megan Hannah
Trieste, Italy
An outdoor bridal Bouquet toss at Baronesse Tacco, San Floriano del Collio, Italy under a clear sunset sky
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
China
At a reception in Beijing, China, a photographer captured silhouettes of the wedding party standing around a dinner table, proposing a toast, in this classic black and white image
Vincent Mu
Delhi, India
The bride's smiling face is showered in flowers during a traditional Indian ceremony in the bustling city of Mumbai
Shivali Chopra
Limerick, Ireland
At Inn at Dromoland in County Clare, the band plays as a man performs a dramatic jump while playing an inflated air guitar
Darren Kirwan
California, United States
At the Discovery Bay Country Club in CA, the groom, his relative and the bride share a laugh at golden hour
Nicky Byrnes
China
As the Zhejiang photographer captures candid moments, the bride and groom prepare together in separate parts of the Hotel China rooms, excitedly anticipating their union
Leon Wong
Illinois, United States
A couple of chicago bridesmaids rehearsing their speeches in the bathroom near the brides hanging dress
Victoria Sprung
Savoie (73) , France
Valloire wedding party at the gondola loading location in the mountains
Charlene Aubert
Karnataka, India
A Mangalore Karnataka wedding photograph captures the moment when a father and daughter sleep soundly among 4 men also napping in the venue
Calan Dsouza
Colorado, United States
View from above at a Nederland, CO Air b&b as the bride grooms the best dog before the wedding
Matt Wilson
Hessen, Germany
Wedding photo from a Germany marriage event in Frankfurt with some Rain and umbrellas
Steven Herrschaft
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France
The bride and groom stood at the altar in a France church ceremony
Sylvain Garderes
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
As the wedding party plays outdoor games at Norton Grounds in the Cotswolds, UK, their expressive faces show the joy and excitement of the occasion
Jawad Aslam
Worcestershire, United Kingdom
At the West Midlands Reception Venue, a pregnant wedding guest is wearing pink matching the pink space hopper next to her
Alex Benyon
Ontario, Canada
Inside a Toronto Ontario Hotel, Bridemaids are getting ready using a full length mirror
Cafa Liu
North Carolina, United States
At the Board & Batten Events in Lexington, NC, the bride and bridesmaids make a unique entrance, donning cowgirl hats and making a statement as they enter the reception, captured by the North Carolina photographer
Song Johns
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Captured by a Berkshire photographer, this pre-ceremony moment at Wasing Park in the United Kingdom reveals the intimate smile of the bride as her and son share a hug
Damion Mower
Oaxaca, Mexico
At the beautiful Quinta Real in Oaxaca City, Mexico, a wedding picture from outside on the grass next to the building door during the cocktail hour
Nikhol Esteras
Ancona, Italy
Ancona wedding photograph of hands helping the bride fix her dress during the church ceremony
Samuele Ciaffoni
Vermont, United States
At dusk outside the Lareau Farms of Waitsfield, VT, a bridesmaid can be seen giving a toast during the reception
Jacob Hannah
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Captured by a Derbyshire Photographer, this wedding reportage image shows the bride's grandmother carefully stuffing her dress with confetti as the couple make their way out of the Pumping House in Derbyshire
Nathan Walker
Istanbul, Turkey
Outdoors at dusk under a blue sky at Adile Sultan Sarayı of İstanbul, it is the First Dance in the stage lights
Emre Nesli
Loiret (45) , France
As the bride gets ready at a home in Centre-Val de Loire, a young bridesmaid undergoes makeup adjustments during the bridal preparations
Sylvain Neugnot
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
As the newlyweds exit the church in Oxford, UK, they are greeted by their beloved pet dogs, captured in a beautiful moment by the talented photographer
Jawad Aslam
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Amidst the laughter of the funny scene, guests at Lancashire Beeston Manor's grass lawn were playing and pushing a motorized scooter around
Andy Griffiths
Istanbul, Turkey
At Korineum Golf and Beach Resort in Kyrenia, Cyprus, a little girl enjoys the reception, dancing with adults under colored lighting provided by the DJ
Ufuk Sarisen
Vermont, United States
At the Stonover Farm, the groom steps over the bride's dress during the ceremony in Lenox, Massachusetts
Megan Hannah
Istanbul, Turkey
A bride at the Izmir, Edward Whittall Garden gets a little help with her long dress from a young bridesmaid
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Maharashtra, India
At their wedding in Mumbai, the couple experiences a moment of pure joy as the feeling of just being married has yet to sink in, captured in a beautiful moment by the photographer
Mohamed Jameer
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the wedding venue Buitenplaats Amerongen, the wedding couple are doing a spectacular first dance and the bride is being lifted
Thomas Jongbloed
Rhone (69) , France
Bikes with tin cans on strings in Moulin d'Artus are following the bride and groom during the motorcade
Coralie Garavel
Herault (34) , France
In Caen, France, the bride makes a grand entrance at the ceremony, descending the stairs with elegance
William Lambelet
Lancashire, United Kingdom
In the aftermath of a ceremony at Elmbridge Farm in Lancashire, England, a wedding photograph captures vendors moving chairs and cleanup in progress
Janina Brocklesby
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
At Becon Les Granits in the Loire Valley, the vendors worked hard to get the tall wedding cake through the low doorway, making for a memorable picture for the newlyweds
Estelle Offroy
Maharashtra, India
Capturing the intimate moments of the bride and groom exchanging garlands in Mumbai, India, a Mumbai photographer captures the joy of the wedding day with the couple facing each other, surrounded by flying flowers
Ankita Asthana
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A high view from the Berkeley Castle reception venue in The Cotswolds as the United Kingdom bride is applauded by all her guests as she makes a grand entrances to sit in the room for dinner
Patrick Mateer
Oaxaca, Mexico
At Casa Adela in San Miguel de Allende, a San Miguel de Allende Photographer captured the beautiful moment of the bride and groom ceremoniously exiting their wedding as red flower petals were tossed
Nikhol Esteras
Illinois, United States
Before an IL wedding in Chicago at a church, the grandma sees bride for first time in dress
Victoria Sprung
France
Reception party vendors working at the Chateau du Plessis-Mace during the entry of the wedding cake
Jeremy Fiori
Colorado, United States
Couple roasts marshmallows around campfire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Lucy Schultz
Delhi, India
At the reception party for their Hyderabad wedding, the bride and groom join in the fun, playing games with their family and friends in a sea of color, celebrating their love and union in Indian tradition
Shivali Chopra
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
As the newlyweds exit the ceremony at South Farm in the UK, they are showered in confetti, captured beautifully by a talented photographer
Jawad Aslam
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As the Brazil photographer captures the magic of the moment, the bride and groom share a passionate kiss during their outdoor Vale dos Desejos ceremony in RJ, Brazil
Bruno Mattos
France
In timeless black and white, a French photographer captured the traditional Swedish wedding event, where the bride and groom kissed each other under the table
Sylvain Bouzat
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Outdoors at a Noord Brabant reception venue, wedding guests are playing with jumping bouncing kid toys on the grass
Freek Nagtzaam
Quebec, Canada
Image from a backyard home ceremony in Quebec of the wedding officiant grinning as the bride and groom clap excitedly
Esther Gibbons
Antwerpen, Belgium
As the wedding reception gets underway at Sint Martens Laterm, the bride and groom are lifted high above the dance floor in chairs, surrounded by their guests in a joyful celebration of love
Sanne De Block
Illinois, United States
The bridal wedding party at independence grove, libertyville is listening to dad's speech
Victoria Sprung
California, United States
Under cloudy skies at Holly's Ocean Meadow of Fort Bragg, CA, the bride enters her ceremony in a field of yellow wildflowers while her guest cheer her on
Nicky Byrnes
Lancashire, United Kingdom
In a moment of chaos at a garden venue in Dover, UK, a tray of drinks is dropped and captured by a UK photographer
Janina Brocklesby
Colorado, United States
On a rainy day wedding in Colorado, a photographer captured a photo of two loaded cars at Loveland Pass, sharing a Red Bull drink passed from one to the other
Justin Edmonds
France
At the Manoir de Moëllien in Brittany, France, an overhead shot shows elderly guests enjoying cocktail hour
Didier Ropers
Lancashire, United Kingdom
A wedding photograph captures three generations of love, care, and tenderness in England as the bride nurses at the Inn on the Lake Hotel in the United Kingdom
Janina Brocklesby
Gard (30) , France
At the reception venue in Occitanie, France, the wedding cake has a problem, causing the bride and groom to have expressive faces of surprise
David Bascunana
Vermont, United States
Outdoors under umbrellas, guests can be seen at Stonover Farm of Lenox, MA, as the bride and groom recess from their ceremony
Jacob Hannah
Maryland, United States
At the Hotel in Plymouth, MA it is time for the First look of the bride in her gown with dad
Morgan O'Neil
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
At Stanlake Wine Estate in the United Kingdom, a Berkshire photographer captured a beautiful moment when the father of the bride hugged the groom at the beginning of their indoor wedding ceremony
Damion Mower
Jaen, Spain
A Jaen photographer captured the bride getting ready at her house in Jaén, Spain
Rocio Sanchez
Sofia, Bulgaria
Tsarsko selo, Sofia, Bulgaria Emotional moment between groom, bride and their bestman and maid of honor
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Karnataka, India
A Karnataka Haldi ceremony at home captures family members pulling the bride's cheeks in a playful moment
Calan Dsouza
Haute-Marne (52) , France
A child playing hide and seek at a church in Normandy is captured in a wedding photograph
Oliver Saillard
France
Terrasson wedding children trying to be quiet during the indoor ceremony
Valerie Teppe
Indre (36) , France
A France photographer captured the bride struggling with her wedding shoes in a hotel room during preparations in Aix les Bains
Gaelle Caré
Thailand
Bangkok Getting Ready wedding photo of the Thailand bride preparing for her ceremony
Chanarthip Cheingthong
Isere(38) , France
In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, a beautiful church ceremony is captured in a wedding photograph featuring the bride and groom in the foreground and a kid sprawled out on their back on the ground
Florian Maguin
Shanghai, China
On a Shanghai China wedding stage, the guests play the Blindfold Watermelon Game
Yuan Man
Tennessee, United States
Image from a home in Lenoir City, Tennessee showing a mariachi band member singing at the top of his lungs in the bride's living room as she watches with her brother
Bryan Aleman
Quebec, Canada
Under a tent at night on a family farm in the Quebec countryside, a wedding guest is tossing their child in the air during dancing
Esther Gibbons
Ruse, Bulgaria
At Seven Generations Winery in Ruse, Bulgaria, a Ruse photographer captured the bride dancing at the tented reception, along with the party action with guest drinks and kids
Detelina Krasteva
Quebec, Canada
Outside in a grassy field at a family home in the Quebec countryside, two wedding guests taking a selfie with an instant camera
Esther Gibbons
France
a wedding at osmonerie castle with a cake and candles with blue lights
Valerie Teppe
Milano, Italy
A Milan photographer captured an outdoor image of a nun sharing hugs with a bride at a convent in Italy, showcasing an expressive face in the photograph
Michela Bocciarelli
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Outdoor image from a wedding in Noord Brabant, the bride and groom are celebrated by family and guests under the trees
Freek Nagtzaam
Oaxaca, Mexico
In Oaxaca, Mexico, a professional photographer captured a bride dancing at her wedding and the vibrant wedding calenda that included baskets stacked on the women's heads and an inflatable dinosaur
Nikhol Esteras
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
At the Paris wedding reception venue, the bridesmaids are helping the bride reduce her dress's size before she goes dancing
Pierrick Roland
Karnataka, India
A Haldi ceremony in Karnataka, India captures friends and relatives throwing Haldi water on the bride
Calan Dsouza
Montana, United States
In a black and white moment captured from a high angle overhead shot, the newlyweds share their first dance at their Belgrade, Montana wedding, surrounded by dining guests at tables
David Clumpner
Varese, Italy
In Busto Arsizio, the bride is getting ready while her father leaves the flat
Matteo Reni
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photography at Nottingham's West Bridgford Registry Office captured an unexpected moment of the bride and her grandfather popping a champagne cork
Nathan Walker
Ruse, Bulgaria
In Nikolovo, Bulgaria, a bride and groom danced together in the rain outdoors at night, as a Bulgaria photographer captured the moment with an umbrella shielding the bride
Bozhidar Krastev
France
Wedding photo in BW from Domaine de la Corbe showing the groom is hiding himself during the bride's speech
Jeremy Fiori
Ruse, Bulgaria
The bride, surrounded by her parents in Ruse, Bulgaria, was overcome with tears of joy as her ruse photographer captured the special moment when her dad wiped away his tears
Detelina Krasteva
Istanbul, Turkey
At Ciragan Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride gets ready with her mother and sister, sporting an elegant dress with red flower petals in the design
Ufuk Sarisen
United Kingdom
Inside a small room at the Lambeth Town Hall of London, the bride and groom after being announced husband and wife
Lyndsey Goddard
Arizona, United States
Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Ceremony Location Groom having the time of his life during his Baraat
JD Land
New Jersey, United States
The bride embraced her grandmother on the dance floor of the North Shore House wedding venue, captured by a talented New Jersey photographer
Michelle Arlotta
Montana, United States
Guests let loose and dance on mini lit stages at the Manhattan, Montana wedding reception, wigs flying and hair swaying in the excitement of the party
David Clumpner
France
In the courtyard of a location in Lot-et-Garonne, the bride puts on her wedding dress with the help of two women
Franck Petit
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
At Colwick Hall in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, a Nottingham photographer captured a stunning wedding reportage image of a bride having a hairdryer blow her hair clear across her face, obscuring her face
Nathan Walker
France
In a playful moment at a reception venue in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the brother of the bride playfully hides her eyes during a game of bouquet ribbons in a wedding photograph
Chrystel Echavidre
Ille-et-Vilaine (35) , France
In a corner of the Reception Venue called Manoir de la Mare in Brittany, France, the groom's father is getting a beer at the bar
Vincent Marquenie
Reggio Calabria, Italy
At the Calabria Groom's house, his father is pinning boutonnière on his tux
Frank Armocida
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
In a wedding photograph from Ashwell Church in Hertfordshire, UK, newlyweds are captured exiting the chapel as they start their journey as a married couple
Sharron Gibson
Shanghai, China
Before a wedding in Shanghai China, the child goes to the wrong door
Yuan Man
France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine grooms cry as they leave the ceremony
Damien Dohmen
Illinois, United States
Image from the ignite glass studio, chicago showing the couple laughing during speech
Victoria Sprung
Romania
Wild times at the Fratelli Club Mamaia as the bride and groom are dancing during the reception party
Petrica Tanase
Rhone (69) , France
At the chapel ceremony at Mas du Boutonnet in France, the child of the bride and groom sulks face down on the red carpet, captured in a candid moment by the photographer
Coralie Garavel
Istanbul, Turkey
The Bodrum photographer captured the bride and groom on guests' shoulders in the pool during the night, perfectly capturing the couple's love in beautiful Turkey
Serenay Lokcetin
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Preparing for the wedding in Grand Fougeray, France, the Bestmen work on drinks and ties
Patrick Lombaert
Utrecht, Netherlands
In the Netherlands, a Drenthe Photographer captured a beautiful wedding photojournalism image of the bride putting on her bridal shoes while her nephew watched closely from ground level
Leonard Walpot
China
A Beijing bride at Home Eats while preparing for the wedding
Vincent Mu
Herault (34) , France
At the home of the bride and groom in Occitanie, the bride tenderly kisses her best friend, watched by her granddaughter
Ludovic Lieffrig
Illinois, United States
Illinois wedding photography of the Chicago bride coming to ceremony in the urban downtown area of the city
Milan Lazic
Oaxaca, Mexico
At Museum Belber in Oaxaca, a local photographer captured a busy wedding reception scene during the cocktail hour in a small room
Nikhol Esteras
Dublin, Ireland
At the Ashley Park House in Ireland, the bride's dad steps on her veil outside the veune stairs
Annie Kheffache
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Inside the Boot Inn, Repton, Derbyshire, the groom gets his two sons suited and booted
Ian Bursill
Wicklow, Ireland
Against a stone wall at a Leinster Reception Venue, 2 boys cheers their ice cream cones
Katie Kavanagh
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
At the Alto da Capela of Porto Alegre wedding venue, an RS bride is thrown up by guests
Renan Radici
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Outdoors at the Chilli Barn of Yorkshire, England, wedding guests enjoy toasting marshmallows together by the fire
Patrick Mateer
Dublin, Ireland
A sign from the Cloughjordan house reads: No drinking on the dance floor
Kevin Kheffache
France
At a French wedding reception venue in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a guest makes waves doing the worm dance during the party
Damien Dohmen
Victoria, Australia
The Quimper photographer captured a beautiful moment as the groom, with his zipper down, had his mother pointing at it, in France before the wedding
Gaelle Le Berre
California, United States
Image from the Discovery Bay Country Club showing the bride stealing a quick sip of a cold drink while the groom's relatives attempt to adjust her veil
Nicky Byrnes
Montana, United States
In a black and white moment captured by the Montana photographer, the flower girl and bride get ready for the big day in Manhattan, Montana
David Clumpner
Thailand
At a Bangkok, Thailand Night Wedding Reception, the groom uncorks a bottle and sprays over the guests
Chanarthip Cheingthong
Oaxaca, Mexico
The bride and groom captured in a action filled wedding picture in Oaxaca City, Mexico, with a bright Wedding Calenda and a white paper mache dog overhead
Nikhol Esteras

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