Wedding Photos of England

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

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

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

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

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

A couple embraces on a wooded bridge path at Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire.

Love's Embrace on Burnham Beeches Bridge Path, Buckinghamshire: A Moment Captured Forever

A couple shares a tender embrace beneath a vibrant holly bush in Burnham Beeches.

Burnham Beeches Embrace: Love Blooms Beneath Holly's Emerald Canopy, Forever Entwined

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England wedding outside London. Guests grilled their own burgers on a hot day. Casual outdoor reception scene on the lawn.

England Wedding near London: Guests Grill Their Own Burgers at Casual Outdoor Lawn Reception

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At The Elephant Hotel, Pangbourne, a wedding guest carefully takes their final turn with the Jenga tower, adding suspense and fun.

Guest's Careful Jenga Move Adds Excitement at The Elephant Hotel Wedding

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At Broome Park Estate, the bride prepares for her grand Indian wedding, surrounded by vibrant colors and the excitement of the day.

Bride Prepares for Grand Indian Wedding at Broome Park Estate

Broome Park Estate England Kent Canterbury

In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands beneath strings of twinkling lights at dusk. Holding hands and facing each other with warm smiles, their portrait is against the backdrop of the iconic landmark.

Engaged Couple in England, Near Tower Bridge, Beneath Twinkling Lights at Dusk | Warm Smiles and Iconic Landmark Create Enchanting Portrait

outdoors celebration together dusk London Tower Bridge portrait

In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple walks hand in hand, facing each other with smiles. Their portrait is set against the backdrop of towering glass buildings, blending modern elegance with their timeless connection.

Engaged Couple Near Tower Bridge, England, Walking Hand in Hand | Smiles and Towering Glass Buildings Blend Modern Elegance with Timeless Connection

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In England, at Tower Bridge, an engaged couple shares an affectionate embrace with bright smiles. Their portrait features the iconic arches of the bridge in the background, blending historical charm with the warmth of their connection.

Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, England, in Affectionate Embrace | Bright Smiles and Iconic Arches Blend Historical Charm with Warm Connection

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In London, England, a couple poses for a portrait near Tower Bridge. Their hands press together at the palms, with her engagement ring in sharp focus.

Couple in London Near Tower Bridge, Posing with Pressed Palms | Engagement Ring in Sharp Focus Highlights Their Commitment

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Near Tower Bridge in England, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands. They are set against a backdrop of a large rustic horizontal slat wooden wall, adding texture and charm to their portrait.

Engaged Couple Near Tower Bridge, England, Holding Hands | Rustic Wooden Wall Adds Texture and Charm to Their Portrait

London together charm rustic Engagement love Tower Bridge

At Cottingham Church in East Yorkshire, England, a wedding guest gently pulls back a young boy, stopping him from running towards the newlywed couple.

Guest Stops Young Boy from Rushing to Newlyweds at Cottingham Church, East Yorkshire

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At Beachampton Church in Beachampton, England, a detail shot captures a church warden carefully lighting a candle before the wedding ceremony, highlighting the quiet preparation and adding a warm, reverent touch to the event.

Church Warden Lights Candle in Heartfelt Detail Before Ceremony at Beachampton Church

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At the bride's parents' home, the marquee tent glows warmly against the evening sky during the wedding, providing a stunning contrast as the tent is illuminated at dusk beneath the deep blue sky, creating an inviting and picturesque scene.

Marquee Tent Illuminates Evening Wedding Scene at Bride's Parents' Home Against Dusk Sky

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Couple hand-in-hand, walking through Eton College's arched courtyard, bathed in beautiful, soft light.

Couple's Walk Through Eton College Courtyard in Soft, Beautiful Light

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Purple flowers frame the happy newlyweds in a romantic setting at Elmore Court in Gloucester, England

Newlyweds Framed by Purple Flowers at Romantic Elmore Court, Gloucester

Elmore Court England Gloucestershire

At Swinton Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK, a top-down detail shot captures the groom and his best man as they carefully select buttonhole flowers. The focus on their hands and the vibrant blooms highlights the attention to detail and preparation.

Groom and Best Man Select Buttonhole Blooms in Detail Shot at Swinton Park

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At Old Thorns Hotel in Liphook, UK, a low camera angle captures the couple engaged in Hindu wedding games surrounded by cheering friends. The lively atmosphere reflects the celebration's joy and camaraderie.

Couple Embraces Tradition Amid Cheers at Old Thorns Hotel

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At Owen House Wedding Barn in Manchester, England, the groom and his best man share a toast with champagne, captured from a low angle against an overcast sky. The moment reflects their camaraderie amid the day's celebrations.

Cheers of Camaraderie: Groom and Best Man Toast at Owen House Wedding Barn

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At a marquee wedding in Lincolnshire, England, wedding guests and the groom are having a sack race on the grass, with a woman holding out her arms as the finish line.

Sack Race Fun at a Lincolnshire Marquee Wedding: Groom Races to the Finish Line

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At Camp Katur in Yorkshire, England, young wedding guests joyfully play with bubbles. The playful scene adds a touch of delight to the celebration.

Young Guests Bring Playful Joy to Camp Katur Wedding

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At Chelsea Town Hall in London, England, the couple shares a kiss as guests shower them with confetti, creating a snow-like effect with white petals falling around. The moment captures the romance and joy of their celebration.

Romantic Celebration Unfolds at Chelsea Town Hall

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At a marquee wedding in Cambridgeshire, England, a female wedding guest wearing a cowboy hat entertains attendees as she rides a mechanical bull. The lively scene adds a fun and adventurous twist to the festivities.

Guest in Cowboy Hat Thrills Crowds at Cambridgeshire Wedding

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At Riverlands Wedding Barn in Yorkshire, England, the bride and groom warmly embrace and greet guests, navigating a gauntlet row of handshakes and hugs. The scene embodies the joyous and inclusive spirit of the reception.

Bride and Groom Share Joyful Greetings at Riverlands Wedding Barn

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At Riverlands Wedding Barn in Yorkshire, England, two fathers tend to their young children, slightly isolated from the main action during the wedding speeches. The moment highlights a quieter, tender side of the celebration.

Tender Duties: Fathers Nurture Young Ones Amidst Riverlands Wedding Barn

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In England, at Matfen Brewery in Northumberland, the bride stands before a beveled mirror, carefully adjusting her flower crown. This reflective image highlights her graceful beauty and the intricate details of her bridal ensemble.

Bride Adjusts Flower Crown Before Beveled Mirror at Matfen Brewery, Northumberland

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An engaged couple embraces lovingly in front of iconic Durham Cathedral, England, their bodies beautifully illuminated against the deep blue hue of the evening sky.

Durham Cathedral Backdrop, Couple's Embrace Highlighted in Engagement Photo

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At Highcliffe Castle, a vertical silhouette portrait captures the couple against the backdrop of the massive, old-world structure. The deep blue dusk sky enhances the mystique and grandeur of the scene, highlighting the castle's timeless charm.

Vertical Silhouette of Couple Against Highcliffe Castle and Deep Blue Dusk Sky Enhances Mystique

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At Middle Wallop Air Base, kids enthusiastically engage in a game of tug of war on the grass lawn. Their laughter and teamwork create a lively and spirited atmosphere.

Kids' Laughter Fills Middle Wallop Air Base During Spirited Game of Tug of War

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At The Gathering Barn in Wiltshire, laughter fills the air as the smiling bride and her mum arrive at the end of the aisle, where the groom waits eagerly at the altar.

Bride and Mum's Joyful Arrival at Wiltshire Barn Wedding

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Engaged couple captures their love in picturesque City of London during pre-wedding portrait session amidst white tall columns.

Columned Romance: Love and Elegance in the City of London

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