Wedding Photos of Occitanie

The following “Occitanie” 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 “Occitanie” 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 Domaine de Baulieu in France, during the bouquet ribbon game, a witness playfully covers the bride’s eyes with her hand. Captured outdoors in the sunlight, the scene is full of anticipation and cheerful celebration.

Witness Covers Bride’s Eyes During Bouquet Ribbon Game At Domaine De Baulieu France

In Hérault, Occitanie, the bride and groom depart the church in a convertible to the applause of guests. A young boy watches them from the rearview mirror, adding a touch of curiosity and wonder to the joyful moment.

Couple Departs Church In Convertible With Boy Watching In Mirror In Hérault Occitanie

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In Hérault, Occitanie, the bride and groom make their exit from the church, joyfully showered in lavender. A boy on the right enthusiastically tosses the flowers, getting the groom right in the face and adding playful energy to the celebration.

Bride And Groom Showered With Lavender As Boy Throws Flowers In Hérault Occitanie

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In the town hall of Hérault, Occitanie, the bride and groom’s daughter delivers the wedding rings and proudly opens a glowing ring box, sparking laughter and delight from the couple during this heartwarming ceremony moment.

Daughter Delivers Wedding Rings With Glowing Box In Hérault Occitanie Town Hall

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At the historic Château de Labro in Onet-le-Château, the scene captures a moment of fluidity and vibrant colors, likely showing the bride's dress or decor against the rustic castle backdrop.

Fluid Color Against Rustic Stone: Bride's Vibrant Moment at Château de Labro

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Inside the opulent 16th-century Château de Labro in Onet-le-Château, the groom prepares for his wedding day, getting ready with undeniable style in the elegant surroundings.

Groom's Opulent Style: Preparing for Wedding Day at Château de Labro

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In Auch, France, a newly married bride and groom pose inside a historic chapel, standing close together against a striking and ornate wall decorated with printed angels rendered dramatically in blue ink.

Couple Poses Against Ornate Angel Wall Inside Historic Auch Chapel

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Domaine de Lalanne, Occitanie, France, a witness to the bride's preparation closely examines her makeup application mirrored in the reflection, highlighting the quiet anticipation before the ceremony.

At Domaine de Lalanne Occitanie France, Witness Examines Bride's Makeup Reflection

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At The Castelnau, Lectoure, confetti fills the air as the bride hugs and the groom high-fives a guest. The photographer’s timing captures joyful energy and spontaneous celebration.

Confetti Showers Bride’s Hug, Groom’s High-Five: Joyful Castelnau Wedding Celebration Captured

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In Montpellier, the photographer captures the bride dancing joyfully with her friends in a wheelchair, skillfully highlighting inclusive celebration and genuine happiness with remarkable sensitivity and timing.

Bride Dances Joyfully With Friends In Wheelchair In Montpellier Highlighting Inclusive Celebration And Happiness

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At a reception in Hérault, Occitanie, the photographer captures the groom thoughtfully tying a boutonniere on his brother, skillfully preserving a candid and heartfelt moment of family connection.

Groom Ties Boutonniere On Brother At Hérault Occitanie - Candid Family Connection

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At a reception in Hérault, Occitanie, the photographer captures the bride and groom walking through a sunlit guard of honor after the ceremony, expertly highlighting joyous celebration and radiant, timely emotion.

Bride And Groom Walk Through Sunlit Guard Of Honor At Hérault Occitanie Celebration

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At a reception in Hérault, Occitanie, the photographer captures the bride's father becoming visibly moved upon seeing her, expertly preserving a raw, heartfelt moment of emotion and familial love.

Bride’s Father Becomes Visibly Moved Seeing Her At Hérault Occitanie - Heartfelt Emotion

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At a reception in Hérault, Occitanie, the photographer captures the groom erupting with laughter as his groomsmen kneel to tie his shoes, exemplifying timing and candid storytelling.

Groom Laughs As Groomsmen Kneel To Tie His Shoes At Hérault Occitanie Wedding

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At Domaine de Lalanne in Occitanie, France, bridal preparations unfold in a serene setting. Reflected in surrounding mirrors, another person gently holds a hand fan for the bride, capturing quiet care, elegance, and anticipation.

Serene Bridal Preparations Reflected in Mirrors With Gentle Care and Elegance at Domaine de Lalanne, Occitanie

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At Domaine de Lalane in Occitanie, France, the bride sits in the back of a car on her way to church. She thoughtfully inspects her flowers in a tight, intimate shot.

Bride Thoughtfully Inspects Her Bouquet in Intimate Backseat Moment En Route to Church at Domaine de Lalane

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At Domaine de Lalane in Occitanie, France, the bride’s preparations are beautifully captured as her hairstyle is carefully arranged.

Bride’s Hairstyle Carefully Arranged During Elegant Wedding Preparations at Domaine de Lalane, Occitanie, France

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The bride at Chateau Lartigolle, Auch, France, holds a glass of orange juice, set against a black background with soft lighting.

Chateau Lartigolle: Bride with Orange Juice, Soft Lighting, Black Background

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A couple embracing under trees near a building at their home in Auch, Gers, France.

Auch, France: Couple Hugs Under Trees by Their Home

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Bride and groom kiss passionately at Chateau des Gaillardoux, dramatic storm clouds gathering behind them.

Bride and Groom Passionately Kiss at Chateau des Gaillardoux, Dramatic Storm Clouds Gathering Behind Them

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Escatalens: A married couple kisses in front of an old business establishment.

Escatalens: Kiss in Front of an Old Business

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In front of Puycornet town hall, the newlyweds joyfully blow soap bubbles together, celebrating after their wedding ceremony.

Newlyweds Celebrate with Bubbles at Puycornet Town Hall Ceremony

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Child in a French church, Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, watching behind him during a wedding.

Curious Child in French Church, Tarn-et-Garonne, Watching Behind During a Wedding in Occitanie

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Bride prepares with witnesses at Domaien du T, Balma, Occitanie, France wedding.

Bride Puts On Shoes With Witnesses at Domaine du T, Balma, Occitanie, France Wedding

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Domaine du T, Balma, France: Bride gets emotional support from witnesses before dining room entry.

Domaine du T, Balma: Bride Receives Emotional Support From Witnesses Before Entering Dining Room in France

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A wedding photo at the bride's parents' home in L'Isle Jourdain, France; rings rest on game figurines.

L'Isle Jourdain Wedding: Bride’s Rings Rest on Colorful Game Figurines at Her Parents' Home in France

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At Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France, the bride and groom kiss in soft afternoon light, framed off-center with trees in the background.

Bride and Groom's Romantic Kiss at Domaine des Gaillardoux in Afternoon Light

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At Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France, a bride is captured during preparations, soft light streaming between curtains illuminating her portrait with a gentle, natural glow.

Ethereal Beauty Illuminated at Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France

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At Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France, the bride stands silhouetted by window light during her preparations, creating a dramatic and elegant getting-ready image.

Bride's Dramatic Preparations at Domaine des Gaillardoux in France

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At Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France, the couple walks hand in hand under stormy clouds, exchanging looks, their hip, chic style complementing the dramatic atmosphere.

Chic Wedding Walk Under Stormy Skies in France

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