Wedding Photojournalist Association

Best Wedding Photographers in 2024 V02 Photography Competition

2024 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2024 v02 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.

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

The bride playfully covers her eyes with her hands, recreating a glasses look while enjoying a moment during dinner at a venue in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant.

Rhone (69) , France

A bride and her friend embrace in celebration at Château de la Baume in Seyssins (38 - Isère) after the bouquet toss at the wedding.

Surrey, United Kingdom

A young girl signals for quiet at the reception party in Bibury, Gloucestershire.

Richard Galloway

Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Bride and groom exit Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf with flower petals thrown by guests as the groom throws his head back following their secular ceremony at the reception venue in Montrevault sur Evre.

Audrey Dubessay

Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Montrevault-sur-Evre, France - A touching father-daughter moment at the reception venue, Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf, following the secular ceremony. The bride's brother can be seen overcome with emotion in the background.

Audrey Dubessay

Meuse (55) , France

At Verdun, France, the bride and her family carefully iron her dress in preparation for the wedding ceremony.

Pierre Saint Remy

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

A child's curiosity shines at a Catholic Church in Durham, UK as he mimics a statue of St. Christopher cradling a baby.

Dorset, United Kingdom

Newlyweds emerge from Bath Abbey, UK, greeted by cheering crowds on their wedding day.

Massachusetts, United States

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - Newlyweds exchange vows during a ceremony in the electricity theater of the Museum of Science, surrounded by vibrant exhibits and artifacts.

Simi Rabinowitz

Colorado, United States

Groomsmen enjoy cigars on the patio at the wedding reception at Brush Creek Park and Pavilion.

California, United States

A group of young girls gathered in a reception lounge at 320 Ranch in Big Sky, Montana, reacting to their phones during cocktail hour.

Brett Butterstein

Ardeche(07) , France

Three wedding guests celebrate the bride and groom's entrance with a spray of champagne at the reception venue in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Angelique Blaise

Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France

In this wedding day photo from Laumesfeld, Moselle, the mother of the bride is overcome with emotion as she sees her daughter.

Sandy Manancourt

Rhone (69) , France

Newlyweds take their first kiss as husband and wife at the town hall of Dompierre-sur-Veyle.

Emilie Roy

Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France

Newlyweds dancing during cocktail hour with their guests watching at Abbaye des Prémontrés.

Sandy Manancourt

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands- A little girl enjoys the sweet treats hanging from strings at the reception location during a game at a wedding in Noord Holland.

Jaen, Spain

Mengíbar, Spain - Newlyweds dance under the colorful DJ lights and falling confetti at the Salones Don Luis wedding venue in Jaén, Spain.

Brabant Wallon, Belgium

This photo taken at the reception venue in Brabant Wallon, Wallonie captures the bride trying a cigar for the first time and her facial expression shows it may not be to her liking.

France

In Langres, France, a bystander gazes out a window as a newlywed couple strolls by on their wedding day.

Isere(38) , France

Two twin boys play in the water fountain while friends and family gather for a group photo at city hall in Pusignan, France on the couple's wedding day.

Tarn (81) , France

Bride and groom at the Chateau de Bonaventure reception venue in Paris, France, creating a stunning champagne fountain.

Loic Bourniquel

France

Dog of the bride and groom enjoys a chew treat on a leash during their wedding ceremony at Chateau de Bois Rigaud in France.

France

In this BW photo from a beautiful wedding at Château de Cocove in Hauts-de-France, the bride gets ready for her big day by having her veil placed.

Estelle Carlier

Dublin, Ireland

Donnybrook Church, Ireland - Newlyweds greeted guests on the left while a bridesmaid held the bride's dress on the right and gave a thumbs up to others outside the frame.

Annie Kheffache

Alberta, Canada

Canmore, Alberta, Canada - The bridal party shares a heartfelt first look at the hotel on the bride's big day.

Eliza Slobodzian

São Paulo, Brazil

Itu, São Paulo - A bride is overwhelmed with emotion as she shares a tender outdoor hug at a farm wedding.

County Antrim, United Kingdom

Dublin, Ireland - A touching moment at Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill as the bride's son sneaks a heartwarming surprise from under her veil during her wedding.

France

Guests enjoy cocktails at Domaine des Courmettes in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes as the newlyweds and their witnesses celebrate.

Estelle Carlier

France

In this photo taken at Saint Martin l'Ars, the child of the bride and groom eagerly awaits a treat from a vendor's tray, captured from a high vantage point.

Vienne (86) , France

The groom prepares with his groomsmen in the background at Châteauroux in France, captured in a deep frame with multiple layers.

Corentin Azamoun

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Guests shake it out on the dance floor at The Newt in Bruton, Somerset, UK, during a spirited outdoor reception.

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Noord Holland - Newlyweds enjoy a playful moment at their reception, playing a game of catching ducks in a kiddy pool pond.

Romania

Groom gets emotional while reading a heartfelt letter from his bride before their wedding in Slatina, Croatia.

California, United States

LOS ANGELES - Newlyweds inside their car on the street at night, filled with colorful balloons and sweet messages from loved ones, at the end of their wedding at Smogshoppe in California's City of Angels.

Annie Bang

France

Groom opens a bottle of Champagne in sabor style as the groomsman prepares to toast at a wedding in Verrières, France.

Istanbul, Turkey

Bosphorus Palace Hotel hosted a stunning Persian wedding, where the couple participated in the traditional custom of feeding each other honey, symbolizing their commitment to a sweet life together.

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

France

A tired mother of the bride takes a break amidst the wedding day preparations at Le Cercle de l'Union Interalliée in Paris. Dresses hang behind her as she rests in a chair.

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne

Vienne (86) , France

The bride and her bridesmaids play in the blue inflatable castle at Châteauroux, France, on her wedding day.

Corentin Azamoun

Haute-Marne (52) , France

A young boy returns to the young girls after delivering the wedding rings at Eglise de Lecey.

Oliver Saillard

Somerset, United Kingdom

A man plays beer pong at The Gathering Barn in Wiltshire during a wedding celebration.

Tarn (81) , France

French flower boys throw flowers to guests during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Les Tables de Crespin in Tarn, France.

Loic Bourniquel

Loiret (45) , France

The newlywed couple shares a kiss at Loiret's city hall in Centre-Val de Loire, with a soft, warm glow illuminating the intimate moment.

Sylvain Neugnot

Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

Newlyweds exit Mairie de Biarritz as the bride spins her dress in front of her husband, amid cheers from guests.

Florian Rayneau

Texas, United States

In Austin, Texas, the brother of the bride keeps an eye on the littlest wedding guest as the bride gets her makeup done.

Loiret (45) , France

Wedding party guests are entertained by a mesmerizing fire show during the night reception at a venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire.

Sylvain Neugnot

Sofia, Bulgaria

A bride stumbles while walking down the aisle at a wedding in Sandanski, Bulgaria, and getting help from her groom.

Tsvetelina Deliyska

Oise (60) , France

A groom laughs on his bride's shoulder at the outdoor garden altar at the Clairière de la reine Hortense in France.

Celia Dussaussois

France

Guests celebrate the newlyweds' special day with a joyous dance at Quai Ouest Restaurant in France, showing off impressive moves including a handstand cartwheel.

Italy

A bride and her father share a moment during their first dance at Aman Hotel in Venice. The slow shutter creates a blur effect in this black and white photo.

France

Saint Martin l'Ars- The father of the bride patiently awaits her arrival in the church before the ceremony.

Nebraska, United States

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - A wedding guest is caught off guard by the fog machine at Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, as the floor beneath their table is covered in a layer of mist.

Andrea Bibeault

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The bride makes her entrance down the grand staircase at Doddington Hall in Lincolnshire, England, as the woman, two children, and a man patiently await her arrival.

Massachusetts, United States

Two groomsmen show off their limbo skills on the dance floor at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts during a wedding reception.

Simi Rabinowitz

Virginia, United States

MADISON, VA- Newlyweds celebrate their marriage with a unique ceremony exit, as guests shower them in bird seed at their private residence.

Xiaoqi Li

Poland

KRAKOW, MALOPOLSKIE - A bride sits with her groom on a bench by a window at a church in Krakow, Malopolskie, as she allows him to smell her bouquet on their wedding day.

Wojciech Marzec

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

SUFFOLK, UK - The bride is seen arriving at a church for her wedding, walking gracefully on the grass as she passes by a framed set of bushes.

Colorado, United States

The bride shares heartfelt hugs and kisses with two girlfriends during the cocktail hour at Black Mountain Lodge in Arapahoe Basin, Colorado.

Stacy Gillespie

Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

Sister of the bride lights up the dance floor at Domaine de Tilh in Loubieng, France during wedding celebrations.

Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Newlyweds exit a church in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, surrounded by cheering guests and a bubbly shower after their religious ceremony.

Audrey Dubessay

Fribourg, Switzerland

Fribourg, Switzerland - The best man adds some humor to the happy couple's wedding day by playing a joke with his prosthetic leg during the ceremony.

Jeremy Sauterel

Colorado, United States

Wedding day in Summit County, Colorado as the bride gets ready to walk down the aisle with her father on the venue's porch, with him adjusting his boots. The bride can be seen laughing, captured in a pre-ceremony photo.

Stacy Gillespie

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Haan, Germany - The sister of the bride couldn't hold back her tears as she watched her father walk their sister down the aisle at Gut Hahn for the wedding ceremony.

United Arab Emirates

At Taj Vivanta, Bentota, Sri Lanka, the newlyweds make a grand entrance into their wedding reception, captured through the reflection in the entrance mirror.

Geeshan Bandara

France

PARIS - The bride at Hotel Particulier Montmartre was captivated by the hotel's resident hen, pats its head on her wedding day.

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

AUCH, France - A young girl watches with awe as the newlyweds exchange rings at their wedding held at Town Hall in Auch.

Haute-Marne (52) , France

At Domaine de Neuville, the groom places the ring on his partner's finger during the wedding ceremony.

Oliver Saillard

Ardeche(07) , France

Guests at a wedding in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, make do without umbrellas by joining forces to carry a collapsing pop-up tent over their heads at the reception venue.

Angelique Blaise

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Borgo Pignano, Pisa, Italy - The father of the groom takes center stage on the dancefloor, showing off his impressive moves and stealing the show at the wedding celebrations.

Rhone (69) , France

Couples' guests carry the homemade wedding broom car made of cardboard at Fort Saint André, adding a playful touch to the festivities. A man passing in the background adds a touch of humor.

Coralie Garavel

Vienne (86) , France

Wedding witnesses make a lively entrance at the ceremony at Abbaye du Pin in Béruges, France with bubble guns.

Camille Demolliens

Haute-Vienne (87 , France

Bride and groom share a moment of struggle and laughter while exchanging rings during their wedding ceremony at Magnac Laval, France.

Laetitia Boiron

Herault (34) , France

Guests at Domaine de Villary enjoy an explosion of champagne near a tower of champagne glasses at a wedding celebration.

Guillaume Planat

Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Bride and groom embrace the father of the bride at the start of their secular ceremony at their home in Vendée, France.

Audrey Dubessay

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

A groom performs sabrage during his wedding at Villa di Ulignano in Tuscany, Italy as guests cheer and prosecco sprays in the air.

Vermont, United States

Brides veil catches wind during outdoor ceremony at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia.

California, United States

Fallbrook, CA - Newlyweds sway to the music with their furry friend at their wedding celebration, held at the Monserate Vineyards & Winery.

San Jose, Costa Rica

At Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, a bridesmaid playfully suggests marriage to the bride as she helps her with the engagement ring.

United Kingdom

Newlyweds surrounded by a shower of confetti in the idyllic apple orchard at The Cotswolds.

Lyndsey Goddard

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Guests at Lower Honeydon Farm in Bedfordshire, UK gather around a phone to tune into the Rugby Premiership final during the wedding reception.

United Kingdom

London, England - A saxophonist serenades guests as they enjoy the wedding reception and hit the dance floor at a celebration in the heart of London.

Stam Chananakhon

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Newlyweds celebrate their secular ceremony at Domaine de Courrèges.

București, Romania

Village ladies in Slatina, Croatia enjoy sipping from the "bride bottle" presented by a groomsman during the customary "bride drink" before the wedding.

Cristina Tanase

France

At Meribel in the French Alps, a woman assists the bride with her hair.

Georgia, United States

A groom reads his vows to a captivated bride at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, set against a beautiful garden backdrop.

Ardeche(07) , France

Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - Emotional embraces at the courtyard exit after the wedding ceremony.

Angelique Blaise

Michigan, United States

The bride and her friends strike a pose in a photo booth at the Detroit Athletic Club during her wedding day in Detroit, MI.

Vermont, United States

At River Farm in Alexandria, VA, the newlyweds are hoisted in the air for the hora, dancing under a tent illuminated with soft blue lights.

Istanbul, Turkey

Newlyweds share their first dance under the stage lights at Bosphorus Palace in Istanbul, as they sway on the black and white checked floor.

Emre Nesli

California, United States

A wedding guest laughs during a comical moment as two men playfully hide behind cowboy hats at the 320 Ranch in Big Sky, Montana.

Brett Butterstein

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Newlyweds celebrate their special day at the picturesque Waterside Country Barn in Taunton, UK. Amidst a shower of confetti, the groom playfully reaches down the front of his bride's dress as she bends over in laughter.

Trapani, Italy

Palermo, Sicily - A photographer captures the playful toast with spray at a wedding held at Tenuta Cala Muletti, a stunning venue in Sicily.

Texas, United States

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Guests gather at the reception in Houston, Texas, for a pre-ceremony moment as a male guest rides on the tree swing.

Massachusetts, United States

Sunapee, NH - A newlywed couple beams with joy as they make their way down the aisle at Dexter's Inn in front of a backdrop of lush green grass and a clear blue sky.

Kayla Rice

Dorset, United Kingdom

Father sheds tears as he gazes at his daughter on her wedding day at Symondsbury Estate in Dorset.

Isere(38) , France

ISERE, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - Newlyweds take to the outdoor dance floor at their reception venue, basking in the glow of a burst of sunlight as they share a tender moment during the cocktail hour.

Pennsylvania, United States

A playful moment captured at North Park Lodge in Pittsburgh, PA as the groom's son shares a toast with his father and groomsmen before the wedding ceremony.

Rhone (69) , France

The bride gets emotional during her wedding ceremony at Le Chateau de Tresserve, as captured through a guest's fascinator hat and hand fan.

Coralie Garavel

Varese, Italy

Varese - Bored Kids at Church: Young attendees appear uninterested in the indoor wedding ceremony at a church in Busto Arsizio.

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Storm interrupts outdoor wedding at Le Château des Granges in Picardy, France, with downpour, guests seeking shelter under umbrellas.

Stephane Auvray

Loire (42) , France

Chartreuse de Pomier was the backdrop for a heartfelt ceremony as the bride's parents shed tears.

Haute-Vienne (87 , France

In Lignac, France, the bride's daughter admires her dress in a full-length mirror on the wedding day. The bride's dress hangs to the left.

Laetitia Boiron

Vienne (86) , France

Male guests enjoy themselves during the cocktail and dance portion of the wedding at Jardin de Cleray in Vallet, France.

Camille Demolliens

Michigan, United States

A father proudly gazes at his daughter at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan before giving her hand to the groom on their wedding day.

California, United States

A wedding guest tends to her baby in the corner of the reception at Smogshoppe in Los Angeles, California.

Annie Bang

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Taunton, UK - A playful moment at Waterside Country Barn, as the groom takes a swing at a cake-shaped pinata, watched by his new wife on their wedding day.

Loiret (45) , France

A little girl breaks down in tears during the ceremony at the wedding venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire.

Sylvain Neugnot

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

At a Bretagne reception venue, guests, the bride and groom dance on the dancefloor during the wedding day.

Maharashtra, India

Photo captures the happy couple making an energetic entrance at Novotel, Jaipur, with the addition of colorful smoke grenades.

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Bride prepares for her big day at The Swan Inn in Suffolk, UK, surrounded by warm tones and captured in reflective mirrors.

Loiret (45) , France

Wedding at Loiret in Centre-Val de Loire, groom gives tissue to sister speaking at the ceremony location in an outdoor wooded setting.

Sylvain Neugnot

Var (83) , France

In this wedding photo, newly married couple receives blessings at a church in Pierrefeu-du-Var, PACA, France as their 2-year-old son sits in between them.

Marion Deletraz

Meuse (55) , France

VERDUN, France - Guests at a wedding in Verdun, France take pictures before the ceremony.

Pierre Saint Remy

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

A heartwarming moment at the Bride and Groom's home in Saint Brieuc - Brittany, as two children embrace them on their wedding day.

Vermont, United States

RUPERT, VT - Guests join in on the fun as the band plays during the wedding reception at the picturesque Old Gray Barn.

United Kingdom

A joyful grandfather takes a serene pause on the lush lawn at Owlpen Manor in the Cotswolds during the drinks reception.

Lyndsey Goddard

District Of Columbia, United States

Newlyweds rejoice in celebratory dance with loved ones at Villa Marcilla Restaurant in Navarra, Spain, hoisted on shoulders amidst a beautiful outdoor setting.

Matt Kolf

Lecco, Italy

A couple begins their first dance at their wedding reception at the picturesque Castello Durini, surrounded by an energetic and lively atmosphere.

Luigi Rota

Colorado, United States

Wedding day love captured at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort as the groom becomes emotional during the outdoor ceremony, held under a beautiful hoopa and surrounded by loved ones.

Stacy Gillespie

Oise (60) , France

An emotional moment as the bride shares a kiss with her mother at her home in Oise, Hauts-de-France, on her wedding day.

Vermont, United States

Vermont's Mountain Top Resort provided a night backdrop as the newlyweds made their grand exit from the reception, surrounded by guests holding glowing sticks for a warming touch.

Andy Madea

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Çırağan Kempinsky - Bride's nephew showing signs of boredom during the ceremony.

Emre Nesli

United Kingdom

This photo taken at Trinity Buoy Wharf captures the sweet moment of young guests drawing pictures for the bride and groom as seen through the window.

Lyndsey Goddard

Loiret (45) , France

Groom and groomsmen participate in a traditional boys saucisson toss at the reception venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire during a wedding celebration.

Sylvain Neugnot

Vermont, United States

Alexandria, Virginia - The bride's parents enjoy a sweet moment at their daughter's wedding reception at River Farm. Illuminated by glow sticks, they share a slice of cake while sitting at their table in the softly lit venue.

Moselle (57) , France

Bridal party members prepare the dress while the bride gets her makeup done at the Abbaye des Prémontrés in Pont à Mousson.

Moselle (57) , France

A groom bursts into laughter while performing a paquito at the Domaine de filière wedding.

Jonathan Fortuna

France

BELLE EPOQUE BLISS: Newlyweds celebrate their marriage surrounded by friends and family at a reception venue in Biarritz, located in the Basque Country. The groom can be seen dancing with his friends, captured in a blurred motion by a slow shutter.

Chrystel Echavidre

United Arab Emirates

In this photo taken at a wedding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a couple takes a break in their indoor couples room as their Dalmatian dog joins them.

Geeshan Bandara

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Tossed confetti adds to the joyous atmosphere as the newly married couple exits their Lake Orta, Italy wedding ceremony.

Fribourg, Switzerland

Brides in Fribourg, Switzerland celebrate their union with bubble guns after the ceremony.

Jeremy Sauterel

Somerset, United Kingdom

St Mawes, Cornwall - A Labrador nearly jumps on the bride's dress at the car parking lot on her wedding day.

Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France

In this wedding day photo, the newly married couple leaves the ceremony at Île-de-France in Paris as guests shower them with petals.

Pierrick Roland

Varese, Italy

Bride and groom visit groom's grandmother at her home in Chiavari, Italy after their wedding ceremony.

Rhone (69) , France

A man catches the bride's bouquet at Fort Saint André Jura and proposes a few minutes later.

Coralie Garavel

Loiret (45) , France

Pictured is the bride arriving at Loiret Centre-Val de Loire city hall under the rain, exiting a car and being handed a clear umbrella.

Sylvain Neugnot

France

L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise - The bride and her father make a grand entrance on a scooter after a civil ceremony at the town hall.

Estelle Carlier

Montana, United States

Durango, Colorado - Newlyweds revel in the joy of their recessional ceremony beneath a blue sky as flower petals are thrown in celebration.

Haute-Marne (52) , France

The bride prepares for her big day at her home in Haute-Marne, surrounded by her mother, bridesmaids, and daughter.

Oliver Saillard

Vermont, United States

At Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, Vermont, the bride's grandmother takes on the role of flower girl, sprinkling petals during the outdoor wedding ceremony. The picturesque scene features a bright blue sky, fluffy white clouds, and lush green grass.

Andy Madea

Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta - A young boy eagerly watches his mother cut him a piece of cake at the wedding reception in this heartwarming moment captured at a celebration party.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Pennsylvania, United States

Newlyweds share a playful moment at The Barn at Rayne Run in Marion Center, PA, as they nearly spill their drinks while toasting, arms locked in a loving link.

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Elmore Court in Gloucestershire, UK was filled with laughter as the groom gave a heartfelt speech, with his bride and father of the bride by his side.

Lecco, Italy

Newlyweds share a memorable cake cutting at dusk, against the stunning backdrop of the Rossino Castle walls, during their wedding reception.

Luigi Rota

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Lake Orta, Italy - Newlyweds share a kiss amidst a shower of confetti as guests cheer in celebration after the wedding ceremony.

Colorado, United States

Sedalia, Colorado - A bride gets her furry flower girl, a Yorkie adorned with bows and ribbons, ready for the ceremony at the wedding venue.

Dorset, United Kingdom

The bride gracefully descends the stairs at Trevenna Barns in Cornwall, her reflection captured in the mirror.

Guernsey, United Kingdom

Children walk down the reception grounds at Les Cotils in St. Peter Port, Guernsey during the afternoon sunlight on the couple's wedding day.

Nebraska, United States

Pre-ceremony, at the Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, NE, the bride's dog causes a photo-worthy moment as it walks all over her dress while she gets ready for her wedding day.

Andrea Bibeault

Isere(38) , France

Groom and his son prepare for the big day in the Domaine de Saint Jean de Chépy, a hotel in Tullins city, Isère, France.

Elodie Micciche

Herault (34) , France

Bride tossed bouquet to men at Domaine de Fon de Rey during wedding party.

Johanna Marjoux

Italy

UDINE, ITALY - A groom and bride release a dove after their wedding ceremony.

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

On wedding day in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, the groomsmen donned shorts and bow ties as they made their way towards the reception, with the cake leading the way.

California, United States

In this photo taken at Black Diamond Lodge in Durango, Colorado, the bride gazes at the fading sparkler during their sparkler exit as the sky is filled with dramatic deep colors during the dusk hour.

Brett Butterstein

Montana, United States

Guests go wild on the dance floor at a wedding in Big Sky, Montana. One woman flips upside down while showing off some crazy dance moves.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Holme Pierrepont Hall, Nottingham - A granddaughter offers comfort to her grandfather at a high-angle view of the table during a wedding celebration.

Alberta, Canada

The groom gets ready with the help of his best man at a Calgary hotel, captured in silhouette against the backdrop of light.

Eliza Slobodzian

District Of Columbia, United States

Washington DC, United States - The newly married couple shares a romantic kiss after their wedding ceremony at District Winery.

Natasha Lamalle

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Schloss Hohenlimburg, Hagen, Germany - The couple shares their first dance at their wedding celebration.

Ardeche(07) , France

Wedding party celebrates with a petal throwing at the end of the ceremony at a church exit in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Angelique Blaise

France

Newlyweds make a grand exit from an American church in Paris, surrounded by a shower of white petals.

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne

Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France

Bride descends staircase to meet father on wedding day at her home in Paris, Île-de-France.

Pierrick Roland

Vermont, United States

Bride's mother and sister assist with jewelry as she prepares for her wedding at the Mountaintop Resort in Vermont. The high angle and dramatic black and white, and strong lighting create a striking image.

Andy Madea

Loiret (45) , France

LOIRET, CENTRE-VAL DE LOIRE - Newlyweds celebrate their special day at a reception venue in Loiret with a playful wool ball toss by children on the grass lawn.

Sylvain Neugnot

North Carolina, United States

In this photo from the Duck Woods Country Club, the flower girl is seen rescuing a butterfly from the bride's dress during a wedding at the country club in Kitty Hawk, NC.

Italy

Newlyweds make a spirited entrance at the Baronesse Tacco wedding venue in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, with waving towels and a lively scene.

District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, D.C. - A groomsmen at St. Regis Hotel gently escorts the bride through light rain on her way to the wedding.

Ken Pak

Vermont, United States

ALEXANDRIA, VA - Newlyweds walk along a grassy aisle as they recess from their ceremony at River Farm. The outdoor venue provided a picturesque setting for the couple's special day.

Colorado, United States

The bride comforts her tearful nephew at the Brush Creek Park and Pavilion following a wedding ceremony.

Herault (34) , France

Flower boys taking their role very seriously at Domaine de Buzarens wedding.

Calvados (14) , France

Ferme du Bu wedding: Bride hugs winner of outdoor Ribbon Game.

California, United States

An adorable surprise during the wedding ceremony at Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe, CA: an infant joins the bride and groom on stage.

Tarn (81) , France

Newlyweds in Aveyron, France exit the church amidst a shower of confetti, shielded by a clear umbrella.

Loic Bourniquel

Brescia, Italy

Newlyweds share a kiss under a canopy of twinkling lights at Corte Priore in Calino (Bs) after cutting their wedding cake.

Alessandro Di Noia

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Quendon Hall, Essex, UK - The groom arrives for his wedding ceremony at the grand Quendon Hall, surrounded by laughter and support from women on each side, riding in the back of a limo.

Vermont, United States

At Mountain Top Resort, Vermont, the newlyweds shared their first dance, the love and excitement shining through as they moved in the crowd.

Andy Madea

Oise (60) , France

Oise, Hauts-de-France - The reception venue was filled with emotion as the bride and groom gave a heartfelt speech during their wedding day celebration.

Loiret (45) , France

Wedding guests have a blast at the reception venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, as they climb on wood beams above the dance floor during the wedding party.

Sylvain Neugnot

Istanbul, Turkey

Sait Halim Paşa Yalısı hosts a lively dance floor party for a mature couple on the wedding day.

Serenay Lokcetin

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