Wedding Photos of Rome

The following “Rome” 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 “Rome” 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.

Bathed in the grandeur of Vatican City, the couple pauses for a portrait in Saint Peter Square, the iconic architecture of Rome lending majesty to their wedding day.

Saint Peter Square in Vatican City Provides Majestic Setting for a Couple’s Wedding Portrait in Rome, Captured by Photographer Caterina Errani

Walking the historic streets of Rome between church and restaurant, a friend of the bride holds a red wedding welcome sign beside the flowing fabric of the bride’s dress, marking the day’s joyful proceedings.

Red Welcome Sign And Flowing Dress On The Historic Streets Of Rome

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As golden sunset light filters through the branches at Borgo Colle Mentuccia in Rome, the bride laughs joyfully in the groom’s arms beneath a sprawling tree.

Bride Laughs Joyfully in Groom’s Arms Beneath Sprawling Tree at Borgo Colle Mentuccia in Rome, Italy

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During a wedding at Borgo Colle Mentuccia in Roma, guests enthusiastically use their smartphones to capture the newlyweds lovingly embracing each other.

Enthusiastic Guests Capture The Newlyweds’ Embrace With Smartphones At Borgo Colle Mentuccia In Roma, Italy

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At Borgo Colle Mentuccia in Roma, the bride, freshly arrived at the ceremony, embraces the groom with emotion, while happy and moved guests look on in the background.

As The Bride Arrives At Borgo Colle Mentuccia, Roma, She Emotionally Embraces Her Groom With Delighted Guests Watching.

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During the ceremony at Borgo Colle Mentuccia in Roma, the bride, dressed as a video game character, laughs as she slips the wedding ring onto the groom's finger.

Bride Dressed As Video Game Character Laughs While Slipping Ring On Groom’s Finger In Roma, Italy

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At Le Bistro Gourmet, a striking top-down view through a large sunroof captures the beautiful bride seated in a car, highlighting her elegance and charm from a captivating and unique perspective.

Bride Seated In Car Viewed Through Sunroof At Le Bistro Gourmet

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A candid moment at Borgo Colle Mentuccia, Rome, as the couple performs the sand ritual while their son, completely disinterested, plays with an object on the table—captured creatively through the pouring arms and hands.

Sand Ritual With Disinterested Son, Borgo Colle Mentuccia, Rome Wedding

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Sunset newlyweds stroll ancient Appian Way, Rome. Shadows and light play among Roman pines lining the historic road.

Newlyweds' Stroll on Rome's Appian Way Amid Playful Shadows and Ancient Pines

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On the Ancient Appian Road in Rome, the groom lovingly kisses the laughing bride while embracing her from behind, set against the timeless backdrop of an ancient Roman building, creating a scene filled with joy and historical charm.

Groom Kisses Laughing Bride on Appian Road, Embraced by History and Joy in Rome, Italy Portrait

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At Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Rome, the priest looks out, checking if the groom and his sister are ready to enter the church. This anticipatory moment underscores the solemnity and excitement of the occasion.

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In Cesano, the bride springs with joy as she jumps on indoor trampoline courts, while the groom humorously falls out of the picture.

Bride Jumps for Joy, Groom Tumbles at Cesano Wedding

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An expertly captured and award-winning wedding portrait by a WPJA photographer, showcasing a bride framed against the soft pastel hues of Villa Miani - Roma.

Pastel Dreams: Award-Winning Bridal Portrait at Villa Miani

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Expertly documented by a WPJA photographer, this close-up shot showcases the exquisite wedding rings at Casina Macchia Madama in Rome, bathed in natural light. Stunning black and white composition.

Exquisite Wedding Rings in B&W at Casina Macchia Madama, Rome

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The newlyweds make their grand exit from the stunning Chiesa Santa Maria in Rome, Italy.

Newlyweds Bask in Italian Romance: Stunning Exit from Chiesa Santa Maria Captured in Wedding Photo

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In Rome's picturesque Villa Miani, a stunning display of cold firework fountains illuminated the night sky as the newlyweds shared a sweet cutting of the cake

Villa Miani's Firework Fountains Light Up Newlywed's Cake Cutting in Rome

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A stunning photo captures the elegance of the bride and groom inside a vintage limousine, illuminated by the soft light from within, against the backdrop of the iconic Vatican.

Bride and Groom Embrace in Illuminated Limousine Against Vatican Backdrop

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In Rome, Italy at Piazza dell Elefante, the bride is smiling and realizes how long her veil is while it flows behind her in the busy scene of people.

Piazza dell Elefante, Rome Wedding | Bride Realizes Long Veil in Busy Italian Street

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A bride throws her bouquet outside at night in Rome, with the anticipation of a young girl eagerly awaiting its arrival. Captured by an award-winning WPJA wedding photographer at the renowned restaurant "Terra."

Rome Bride Tosses Bouquet in Anticipation of Young Girl, Captured by WPJA Photographer at Terra Restaurant

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Capturing their love amidst the golden embrace of a wheat field in historic Via Labicana, Rome, this award-winning portrait exudes an ethereal beauty, with the groom gently gazing at his radiant bride.

Golden Love in Historic Via Labicana: Award-Winning Ethereal Beauty Exudes

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Award-winning portrait captures the romance of a couple at the Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City. Warm tones and a dream-like quality create a stunning artistic depiction of their love on their wedding day.

Captivating Love at St. Peter's: A Dreamlike Wedding Portrait

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Wedding portrait in black and white showcasing the bride from the waist up, with a village view below, captured at Hotel Eden in Rome, at the getting ready location.

Glamorous Roman Road: Bride's Black & White Waist-Up Portrait with Village View

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Capturing elegance at Villa Miani in Rome, this award-winning wedding photographer beautifully immortalizes the bride's picturesque pose. With her hair and veil gracefully dancing in the wind, she gazes over her shoulder.

Whispers of Romance: A Timeless Portrait at Villa Miani, Rome

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An artistic wedding photographer captures a beautiful detail shot at the bride's home in Rome, Italy. The award-winning image showcases the engagement ring delicately balanced between the bride's stunning and elegant wedding shoes.

Rome's Delicate Balance: Love in the Bride's Ornate Shoes

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Wedding couple at Villa Miani, Rome, during sunset. They face each other in a romantic partial silhouette effect. Warm tones and golden sunlight add to the atmosphere.

Golden Eternity: A Roman Romance at Villa Miani as Sunset Illuminates Love

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An award-winning wedding day image captured by a creative photographer at Casina Macchia Madama in Rome. The photo showcases intricate details of the bride's dress, veil, and the groom's hand, beautifully illuminated by soft, warm sunlight.

Ethereal Sunlight Embraces Intimate Vows in Rome's Macchia Madama

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A captivating black and white photograph taken at the groom's residence in Rome, Italy, showcasing the unity and support between the groom and his groomsmen. A symbolic display of masculine strength and teamwork.

Roman Brotherhood: A Symbolic Display of Masculine Strength and Unity

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An award-winning wedding day detail picture captures the intricate beauty of a bride stepping into her gown in Rome. The black and white image showcases the patterned layers of the dress curving around the shoe, creating a mesmerizing composition.

Roman Elegance: A Captivating Portrait of a Bride's Dress Layers

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A child plays during a church ceremony at Santa Maria del Riposo church in Bracciano, Italy

Child's Joyful Serenade: Captivating Moments at Santa Maria del Riposo Church in Bracciano, Italy

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The groom and his friends celebrate in a pub in Rome, Italy, moments before the wedding ceremony

Pre-Wedding Revelries: Rome Rendezvous at a Pub – The Groom and his Entourage Embrace the Italian Spirit!

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