Wedding Photos of Ireland

The following “Ireland” 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 “Ireland” 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 beautiful couple on their wedding day in Dublin, Ireland. They stand in front of a statue of Jesus, his hands extended over them in blessing. Perfectly captured just after the ceremony, this stunning image radiates love, faith, and the start of a union.

Blessed Love: Wedding Day Bliss in Dublin, Ireland Under Jesus' Watchful Eyes

A candid wedding picture captured in Kilkenny City as the newlyweds make their way to the reception, showcasing an urban streets outdoor setting.

City Newlyweds: Urban Elegance in Kilkenny - Candid Wedding Picture amidst Vibrant Streets

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Lifestyle couple portrait in the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland. Playful duo captured in the morning light, hair being swept by wind. Warm hues envelop the frame as the couple's pleasant expressions take center stage.

Whimsical Romance in the Wicklow Mountains: A Morning of Playfulness and Warm Hues

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Dublin, Ireland: Couples seek refuge under their jackets while waiting to cross a rain-soaked road as a bride and groom stand at a pedestrian crossing

A Rainy Romance: Dublin Couples Find Shelter as a Bride and Groom Stand at a Pedestrian Crossing

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Emotional bride and groom grasping mother of the bride during heartfelt speech at Reception 10 bridge street, Killorglin, Ireland

Killorglin's Heartfelt Wedding: Emotional Grasping at 10 Bridge Street

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Family chaos outside Reception 10 Bridge Street, Killorglin, Ireland, with adults tending to the needs of small children before the ceremony

Killorglin Chaos: Adults juggling children's needs before wedding ceremony.

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At Mountain View Resort, Kilkenny, three flower girls hold up the bride's veil train, adding a sweet touch to this wedding photo

Mountain View Resort, Kilkenny: Sweet Flower Girls Hold Veil Train

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Bride and groom visit father in hospital room decorated for wedding at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, as he couldn't attend due to illness. Touchingly, he proudly wears his wedding suit in the photo. A heartwarming moment captured.

Kilkenny Hospital Room Wedding: Proudly Wearing the Wedding Suit

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An award-winning wedding day detail picture captured by an artistic photographer at Tinnakilly House, Ireland. It showcases the bride's henna decorated hands delicately holding a wine glass against the backdrop of her white robe, portraying getting ready.

Delicate Henna, White Robe: Ethereal Bride Prepares in Ireland

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A professional wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Bellinter House in Ireland. The bride is shown with a big smile, just after putting on her wedding dress.

The Radiant Bride in Ireland's Captivating Wedding Photo

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Indoors at Bellinter House in Navan, Co Meath, Ireland, a wedding photo captures the bride standing by the window, holding her flowers. The portrait shot exudes a natural, soft light ambiance.

Understated Elegance: Bride at Window Glows in Bellinter House Wedding Photo

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A Pro Documentary Wedding Photographer capturing a special moment at a Louth wedding ceremony. The groom embraces his mother, while the bride joyfully celebrates with confetti.

Embrace of Love: A Louth Wedding Celebration

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In Waterford, Ireland, at a wedding reception, a child is playfully being pulled along on rolling luggage by a man beneath trees

Playful Adventure in Waterford: A Child's Joyful Ride on Rolling Luggage at a Wedding Reception

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In Tyrrellspass, Ireland, a wedding photographer captures the emotional moment as the bride and groom bid farewell to their guests after the ceremony, while a young boy stands apart, seemingly uninterested

Capturing Love's Final Touch in Tyrrellspass: A Tearful Farewell Embraced by Uninterested Wonder

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A bride and groom walk through the back alleys of Dublin, Ireland, on their way to their wedding reception. Vibrant street art adds to the urban atmosphere.

Exploring Love in Dublin: A Vibrant Journey Through Back Alleys

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The K Club in Ireland provides the backdrop for a touching moment captured by a wedding photographer. The bride's family gazes in awe as she makes her grand entrance.

Ireland's Captivating K Club: A Bride's Grand Entrance Leaves Her Family in Awe

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Young bridesmaids play with a rotating door at the Shearwater Hotel & Spa, Galway, Ireland

Whirling Fun: Young Bridesmaids Delight in Rotating Door at Shearwater Hotel & Spa in Galway, Ireland

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A romantic portrait of a newlywed couple, captured against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, as the sun sets over the ocean, creating a stunning warm glow.

IRELAND WEDDING: SUNSET KISS ON CLIFFS OF MOHER IGNITES NEWLYWED'S LOVE IN GOLDEN LIGHT

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In this award-winning photo, taken in Dublin, Ireland, the bride is seen checking her make-up in a mirror while the bridesmaids converse in the background. The moment takes place in the kitchen of a home.

Dublin Wedding: Bride's Makeup Check and Bridesmaids' Conversation Captured in Kitchen Moment

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Bridal party getting ready at BrookLodge, Ireland: The room is awash in a delicate palette of pastel tones, creating an ethereal atmosphere as the bride prepares to walk down the aisle

Capturing Fairy Tale Moments: Behind-the-Scenes at BrookLodge's Romantic Wedding

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A mother giving a speech at a wedding in Wicklow, Ireland. The photo captures a lighthearted moment that brought laughter and joy to everyone present. The image received the prestigious WPJA Honor Award.

Mother's Speech Brings Laughter and Joy at Wicklow Wedding, WPJA Honor Award Winner

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A groomsman multitasks by ironing his tie while wearing it, during the groom's morning preparations at Barberstown Castle

Groomsmen's Iron Will: Multitasking Groomsman Tackles Tie and Prepares

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A wedding guest loses control of an umbrella at the wedding reception held at the picturesque Tinakilly House, adding a comical twist to the elegant affair

Unforgettable Wedding Moment: Hilarious Umbrella Mishap Steals the Show!

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A couple stands close together, blissfully embracing each other in front of the majestic Wicklow Mountains in Ireland

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Newlyweds take their first walk together on an Ireland grassy beach

Ireland Grassy Beach: Newlyweds Enjoy Their First Walk Together

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At the Lough Eske Hotel in Donegal, the groom excitedly gestured to the bride as the bridal party laughed in delight during their entrance to the reception

The bride and groom were joyfully welcomed to the Lough Eske Hotel, Donegal

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At Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork, Ireland, a page boy proudly held a bouquet aloft for the guests attending the wedding

A page boy held a bouquet aloft at Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork, Ireland

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The outdoor wedding image of the couple's first kiss, surrounded by cheering guests seated in rows of chairs beneath tall trees, was created at BrookLodge, Ireland

The couple shared their first kiss at BrookLodge, Ireland, surrounded by cheering guests in chairs under tall trees

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Wedding guests raise their glasses in a toast outside under the trees at BrookLodge, Ireland. The couple sits together, surrounded by loved ones on their special day. This photo won a prestigious WPJA Honor Award.

Celebrating Love: Wedding Toasts at BrookLodge, Ireland - A WPJA Honor Award Winner

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This wedding image at BrookLodge, Ireland captured a tired flower-girl seeking quiet respite while the bride and groom are seated in chairs

The bride and groom sat in chairs at BrookLodge, Ireland, while a tired flower-girl sought respite nearby

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