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.

Award-winning portrait captures the intimate embrace of a newlywed couple against a beautiful sunset backdrop at a Rugby reception venue, showcasing the perfect blend of lighting and love.

Sundrenched Love: Intimate Rugby Wedding Embrace With Perfect Sunset Backdrop

An award-winning image captures the scene at Richmond Hill Hotel, Surrey, England, where a bridesmaid in a green dress lovingly helps the bride put on her shoes, emphasizing the close bond and attention to detail.

Enchanting Union: Bridesmaid's Green Dress Highlights Bond at Richmond Hill

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Captured at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire, UK, this award-winning photograph showcases the artistry of a wedding photographer. The bride and groom gracefully stand together under an umbrella, embracing the magic of a rainy evening ceremony.

Enchanting Rainy Evening: Artistry at Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding

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Lifestyle couple portrait captured in Northern Quarter, Manchester, UK. The image showcases the couple standing in a wooded area, exuding a Wes Anderson-inspired seriousness. The backdrop features fallen autumn leaves and a forest scenery.

Woodsy Sophistication | A Wes Anderson-inspired Couple Portrait in Manchester

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Lifestyle couple portrait capturing the essence of Northern Quarter, Manchester. The couple poses amidst the vibrant graffiti murals, adding a touch of urban charm to their pre-wedding engagement portrait.

NORTHERN QUARTER VIBES | Urban Pre-Wedding Engagement Portrait in Manchester

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A London couple portrait captured in a vertical composition, showcasing the couple standing amidst three towering white round columns. The photograph is beautifully composed by the photographer, showcasing the couple's style.

London Couple Portrait: Standing Amidst Three Towering White Columns

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Bridal love takes flight at the enchanting Brookfield Barn wedding venue in Horsham, West Sussex, England. This award-winning portrait captures the romance as they swing, lifting their bare feet in the air.

Barefoot Swing: Romance Soars at Enchanting Brookfield Barn Wedding Venue

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures the romantic essence of the bride and groom at The Gatsby in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England.

Captured Romance: The Gatsby Love Story in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England

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Chigwell Marquees in the UK showcases a happy bride and groom surrounded by friends celebrating their Hindu wedding ceremony

A Joyful Hindu Wedding Celebration at Chigwell Marquees

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A wedding photographer in Nottingham captures a WPJA awarded image at the Walled Garden. In the photo, a singing waiter leads a joyful dance around the marquee, creating a fun moment for the newlyweds.

Walled Garden Serenade: Nottingham Wedding Photographer's Award-Winning Capture

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Bride and Groom participating in a sack race on the grounds of Whatton House, Leicestershire, UK, surrounded by beautiful, mature trees

Whatton's Whimsical Wedding: Sack Race Amidst Majestic Trees, Leicestershire, UK

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A pro documentary wedding photographer in Hampshire captured the moment when the groom received headphones as a gift, allowing him to tune out any potential nagging from his new wife. This image was awarded by the WPJA.

A Funny Moment: Groom's Headphone Gift - WPJA Accolade; Hampshire Wedding Documentary

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Bride and groom happily leaving London church after their wedding ceremony, captured from the view of a double decker bus

London Church Wedding: A Blissful Exit from the Double Decker View

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London England hotel bridal room pre-ceremony, bride fans out her translucent veil in the room - a moment captured before the wedding

Pre-Ceremony Bliss: London Bride Fans Out Translucent Veil in Hotel

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Bridal party getting ready in a relaxed atmosphere at Voewood House, Norfolk, UK - an intimate and cozy home

Voewood House: Capturing Memories of an Intimate Wedding Haven

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Bride surrounded by dancing women in dresses on the dancefloor at Pembroke Lodge, Surrey, UK - a festive celebration

Festive Celebration: Bride Surrounded by Dancing Women at Pembroke Lodge

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A soon-to-be-married couple from Buckinghamshire, UK, posed for their engagement portrait, dressed in all black and embracing each other against a backdrop of dark green foliage, framed by trees.

Embracing Love amidst Enchanting Foliage: A Buckinghamshire Engagement Portrait

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A couple about to get married, tenderly holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes, was captured during their engagement portrait session at Nymans Estate in the United Kingdom.

Love's Embrace: A Captivating Engagement Portrait at Nymans Estate

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A professional documentary wedding photographer in the United Kingdom captured this award-winning image of a bride and groom happily enjoying their wedding cake at the Royal Berkshire Hotel.

ROYAL BERKSHIRE WEDDING: HAPPY BRIDE & GROOM EMBRACE CAKE

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At House in Soho, London England, the bride and her family prepare for the big day, with the stunning wedding dress hanging in the background, adding to the anticipation and excitement. A beautiful wedding scene captured.

Soho House: The Bride, The Dress, The Big Day Excitement

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Wedding party at House in Soho, England, sharing a laugh and a drink while the groom dons a face mask. A lighthearted moment captured on the special day.

Soho House Celebration: Laughs, Drinks, and a Masked Groom

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At Rise Hall, Yorkshire, England, the bridal party gracefully descends the elegant staircase, creating a picturesque prelude to the wedding ceremony.

Yorkshire Elegance: A Graceful Descent at Rise Hall Wedding

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Wedding photo taken at The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth, England, UK capturing a black and white detail shot of the bride's dress lacing, evoking a vintage feel.

Vintage Elegance: Capturing the Timeless Beauty of a Bride's Lacing at The Grand Hotel

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At Halton Grove in Northumberland, England, UK, a bride is captured in this enchanting wedding day picture, as she reads her vows while being watched over by Star Wars characters, including a storm trooper, an imperial guard, and a jawa.

Enchanting Wedding Vows: A Bride, Star Wars Characters at Halton Grove

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A guest at Glewstone Court Country House in Herefordshire, UK, succumbs to the post-dinner slump on a wedding day. The tranquil ambiance and food made for a memorable celebration.

Herefordshire Wedding Bliss: A Guest's Post-Dinner Slump at Glewstone Court

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A young girl covers her ears as a singer-guitarist performs in the background at The Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex, England.

West Sussex Wedding: The Power of Music and Innocence Combined

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Reluctant flower girl and her mother amidst guests outside St Bartholomew's church in Burwash, East Sussex on the wedding day. A candid and heartwarming moment captured at ceremony location.

Burwash Blossom: A Reluctant Flower Girl and Her Doting Mother

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In London, UK, this couple portrait showcases the pair sitting in a historic and majestic building with black and white checkered floor tiles. The scene exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.

London Love: A Timeless Couple Portrait in a Historic Majestic Setting

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In London, UK, this couple portrait is set in a historic, majestic building alley with a black and white timeless feel. The scene exudes a classic and romantic ambiance, capturing the essence of their love.

London Love: A Timeless Engagement in a Historic Alley

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In London, UK, this couple portrait showcases the pair sitting inside at a table at the Coach & Horses food establishment. The setting with bar stools and tables adds a cozy and intimate feel to the scene.

London Lovebirds: An Intimate Engagement at Coach & Horses

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