Wedding Photos of Gironde

The following “Gironde” 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 “Gironde” 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.

At Lac Vert de Canéjan in Gironde, France, the fiancé affectionately kisses his future wife on the temple, making her laugh during their serene and natural outdoor engagement portrait session.

A Fiancé Affectionately Kisses His Future Bride At Lac Vert De Canéjan, Gironde, France For An Outdoor Engagement Portrait

A creative scene at Château Caillivet in Gironde, France shows the couple reflected in their best friend’s guitar while he plays a song for them during the cocktail hour.

A Creative Reflection At Château Caillivet In Gironde, France Shows The Couple In Their Friend’s Guitar During Cocktail Hour.

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The couple kisses at the reception venue Tir au Vol, Arcachon, a bw record of an intimate session during wedding festivities.

Intimate Black and White Kiss Highlights Couple and Nature Reception at Tir au Vol in Arcachon

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Excitement builds at Salle du Tir au vol in Arcachon as the bride tosses her bouquet, with eager guests vying for a chance to catch the symbolic flowers.

Excitement Builds In Arcachon’s Salle Du Tir Au Vol As The Bride Tosses Her Bouquet For Guests To Catch.

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During speeches at Château de l'Hospital in Portets, the couple can’t help but laugh, sharing fun and lighthearted moments in front of their delighted guests.

During Speeches At Château De L'Hospital, Portets, The Couple Shares Laughter With Guests, Enjoying A Fun, Lighthearted Moment Together.

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The newlyweds walk through the lush vineyards of Château Larteau in Gironde, France, during their romantic couple session.

Newlyweds Walk Through Château Larteau Vineyards in Gironde France Together

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Inside Basilique Notre-Dame de Verdelais in Gironde, France, grandparents lovingly watch over their grandson during a tender family moment in the church.

Grandparents Tenderly Watch Over Their Grandson During A Family Moment Inside Basilique Notre-Dame De Verdelais In Gironde, France

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In Gironde, France, a young boy eagerly snaps pictures of the wedding preparations with a phone, playfully imitating a photographer, capturing the sweet curiosity and excitement of the get-ready atmosphere.

Young Boy Snaps Wedding Preparation Photos With Phone In Gironde France

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In Gironde, two lovers stand beneath a starry sky beside a large fallen tree branch, sharing an umbrella and savoring a quiet, romantic evening surrounded by nature.

Wedding Couple Share Umbrella Beneath Starry Sky In Gironde Outdoors

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At a Gironde reception venue, the couple is seen running together through vibrant fields, the joyful motion and wide scenery highlighting their celebration.

At A Gironde Reception Venue, The Couple Runs Joyfully Through Vibrant Fields, The Wide Scenery Highlighting Their Wedding Celebration

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In Gironde, a playful scene unfolds as wedding guests snap photos of the couple, while the photographer captures the entire group in action.

In Gironde, Wedding Guests Snap Photos Of The Couple While The Photographer Captures The Entire Group In A Playful Scene

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Inside Saint-Philippe d'Aiguille's Church, the bride and groom’s nephew watches with curiosity as they exchange wedding rings. The intimate close-up captures a range of expressive faces during this significant moment.

Nephew Watches Ring Exchange At Saint-Philippe D'Aiguille's Church During Wedding

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On the dance floor at Château Flojague, guests celebrate with champagne in hand, enhancing the vibrant, joyful spirit of the wedding evening.

Guests Celebrate With Champagne On The Vibrant Dance Floor Of Château Flojague Located In Gironde Saint Emilion

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At Tir au Vol Hall in Arcachon, the newlyweds dance together on the dance floor, surrounded by guests celebrating and enjoying the lively wedding reception.

Tir au Vol Hall, Arcachon Wedding: Newlyweds Dance Surrounded By Celebrating Guests

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At the preparation venue in Arcachon, the groom and his groomsmen get dressed together before the wedding ceremony, sharing an intimate and anticipatory moment.

Arcachon Wedding Preparation: Groom And Groomsmen Dress Together Before Ceremony

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Inside Domaine de la Rose Blanche in Tresses, Gironde, everyone busily prepares for the upcoming ceremony, with excitement and anticipation filling the air.

Anticipation Fills The Air As Everyone Prepares For The Ceremony At Domaine De La Rose Blanche

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Anticipation Fills The Air As Everyone Prepares For The Ceremony At Domaine De La Rose Blanche

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At the reception venue in Lacanau Océan, children attending the wedding mingle and play during the cocktail hour, adding a joyful and lively atmosphere to the celebration.

Lacanau Océan Wedding Reception: Children Play And Mingle During Cocktail Hour

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At Château Larteau in Gironde, France, the groomsmen share a moment of camaraderie and laughter with the groom during the wedding preparations.

Château Larteau, Gironde Wedding: Groomsmen Laugh With Groom During Preparations

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This striking black and white vertical portrait at Château Bellefontaine, Baron, captures an intimate and shared complicity between the couple in the form of a beautiful, close-up kiss.

Black and White Kiss: Complicity Shared at Château Bellefontaine

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This beautiful black and white portrait at the Dune du Pyla captures the couple walking down the hill, hand-in-hand, seemingly lost and intimate amidst the wild beauty of the fields below.

Dune Du Pyla: Hand-in-Hand, Lost in Wild Beauty and Intimate Eternity

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Guests gather outdoors at Château du Grand Moueys in Capian as the bride prepares to toss her bouquet, a classic tradition set against the historic French estate.

Guests Gather For The Bouquet Toss At Chateau Du Grand Moueys On This Historic French Estate Scene Setter

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The wedding couple shares a romantic portrait session on the sandy shores of Lacanau Océan at sunset, capturing the golden light along the scenic coast of Gironde.

Newlyweds Share A Romantic Sunset Portrait Session On The Sandy Shores Of Lacanau Ocean In Gironde France

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The couple shares a romantic kiss in front of the historic Château de Malle in Gironde, France, as the setting sun casts a warm glow over the estate.

A Romantic Kiss In Front Of The Historic Chateau De Malle In Gironde Features Warm Sunset Light

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A documentary-style photograph captures the groom and his groomsmen playing a traditional ribbon game at Château Flojague in Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, France. The image portrays a joyful moment during the wedding celebration.

Château Flojague's Groomsmen Embrace Joyful French Wedding Traditions

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Just before the secular ceremony begins at Château Caillivet in the Gironde region of France, the groom and his groomsmen strike a formal pose on the estate grounds.

The Groom And His Groomsmen Strike A Formal Pose At Chateau Caillivet In Gironde France Portrait

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Guests relaxing on chairs strike a composed, detail-oriented pose as the beautiful sunset drapes the historic grounds of Château Caillivet Gironde France in evening light.

Guests Relaxing At Sunset On Historic Grounds Of Château Caillivet Gironde France

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Accompanied by her brother, the bride walks toward her non-religious wedding ceremony amidst the scenic vineyards and historic architecture of Château Caillivet in the Gironde region of France.

Bride Walks Toward Her Ceremony Amidst Scenic Vineyards And Historic Architecture At Château Caillivet France

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At Château Caillivet in Gironde, France, the photographer captures a wild nighttime scene as guests dive into the pool after a long, hot day, using a dramatic low angle to emphasize energy and spontaneity.

Wild Poolside Nighttime Celebration After a Long, Hot Day

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At Château Caillivet in Gironde, France, the photographer masterfully frames the bride indoors through a window during preparations, highlighting anticipation and artistry with a striking outside perspective.

Bride Framed Indoors Through Window At Château Caillivet In Gironde During Wedding Preparations

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