Wedding Photos of Togetherness

The following “Togetherness” 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 “Togetherness” 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 Airlie in Warrenton, VA, the wedding couple shares a laugh during the toasts while seated at the head table. Their joyful reaction adds warmth to the celebratory atmosphere.

Couple's Joyful Moment Warms Airlie Celebration

At Écuries de La Tour in Mondonville, the bride-to-be adjusts her wedding fascinator while her dreamy-eyed daughter reaches for a handbag. This moment captures their shared anticipation before the ceremony.

Anticipation Shines with Bride-to-Be and Daughter at Écuries de La Tour

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At the Hôtel de Ville in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlyweds walk down the aisle formed by wedding guests in the city hall's marriage chamber. The moment reflects the ceremony's joyous ambiance.

Joyful Aisle Walk: Newlyweds Celebrate at Toulouse City Hall Ceremony

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At Écuries de la Tour in Mondonville, Haute-Garonne, the bride and her two sisters share smiles and laughter during wedding preparations. This joyful moment reflects their close bond and excitement.

Bride Shares Laughter with Sisters at Écuries de la Tour

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At Hotel Milagres, a young girl assists the groom as he prepares for the wedding. This tender moment highlights the supportive and joyful atmosphere of the occasion.

Young Girl Lends a Hand to Groom at Hotel Milagres

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Outside The Surprise Pub in London, UK, the bride, groom, and wedding guests gather together, captured from across the street. The distant shot highlights the lively, communal atmosphere of the celebration.

Street-Side Gathering: Festive Wedding Celebration at The Surprise Pub

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At a reception venue in Krakow, Malopolskie, a tight shot captures the groom hugging the bride, while her touched sister joins the embrace. The emotional moment highlights the love and connection shared among them.

Groom, Bride, and Sister Share Heartfelt Moment in Krakow

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Outside the Railway Tavern in London, UK, a bride and groom share a moment smoking a cigarette together on the street, surrounded by their friends.

Bride, Groom, and Friends Share a Smoke Outside the Railway Tavern

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At Riverlands Wedding Barn in Yorkshire, England, the bride and groom warmly embrace and greet guests, navigating a gauntlet row of handshakes and hugs. The scene embodies the joyous and inclusive spirit of the reception.

Bride and Groom Share Joyful Greetings at Riverlands Wedding Barn

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At Batty Langley's Hotel in London, UK, a bride sits patiently as her daughter applies her makeup. This intimate and tender moment highlights their special bond on this significant day.

Mother-Daughter Moment: Bride's Makeup Touch-Up at Batty Langley's Hotel

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At The Barn at Boyden Farm in Cambridge, VT, the groom's family, seated in the front row, all share a joyful laugh during the wedding ceremony.

Groom's Family Shares Joyful Laugh at Vermont Barn Wedding Ceremony

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At St. Peter's Church in Guernsey, the couple faces their guests during the final hymn, with warm bokeh light bursts in the foreground.

Guernsey Nuptials: Couple Faces Guests During Final Hymn at St. Peter’s Church

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In Istanbul, Turkey, the groom's cousins share a sweet dance, a boy and girl holding hands and spinning in joyful circles. This endearing scene captures the warmth and familial spirit of the celebration.

Groom's Cousins Share Sweet Dance, Capturing Familial Warmth at Istanbul Wedding Celebration Scene

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At a reception venue in County Wicklow, Leinster, adults help children put their shoes back on while outside on the grass during the wedding reception.

Wicklow Wedding: Adults, Children Aid Shoe Recovery on Grass

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At Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac, there is a warm hug shared at the end of the speeches, capturing a heartfelt moment at the wedding.

Wedding Guests Embrace After Speeches at Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac

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In Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom joyfully exit the ceremony together, hand in hand, in front of their applauding guests outside by the trees.

Bride, Groom Emerge Hand-in-Hand in Fribourg

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In Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom joyfully exit the ceremony together, walking in front of their guests. This moment captures the beginning of their new journey amid applause and warm wishes.

Bride and Groom Joyfully Exit Ceremony in Fribourg, Marking New Journey Amid Applause and Warm Wishes

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At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride bursts into laughter during the groom's speech. Her joyous reaction adds warmth and humor to the celebratory atmosphere of their wedding.

Bride's Laughter During Groom's Speech Adds Humor and Warmth to Hothorpe Hall Wedding Celebration

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The Fribourg, Switzerland bride and groom leave the ceremony under a playful shower of tossed confetti, ducking for cover as they share a joyful moment. The scene captures the festive and lighthearted spirit of the day.

Bride and Groom Duck Under Confetti Shower in Fribourg, Capturing Festive Spirit and Joyful Wedding Moment

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At Molcey Mill in Peterborough, UK, the bride and groom simultaneously cry during the ceremony, mirroring each other as they wipe tears with kerchiefs. This poignant moment highlights the deep emotion and connection shared between them.

Bride and Groom Cry Together at Molcey Mill Ceremony, Highlighting Deep Emotional Connection in Peterborough Wedding

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At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss beneath a full canopy of trees, surrounded by the beauty of the woods and their guests.

Bride, Groom's First Kiss Under Trees at Hothorpe Hall Wedding

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At La Bastide de Jaillans, during the preparations, father and son strike the same pose, creating a charming and memorable moment.

Father, Son Share Pose Before Wedding at French Bastide

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At La Corte del Belo in Thiene, the couple shares a toast during the cake-cutting ceremony. This celebratory moment captures their joy and marks a sweet milestone in their wedding festivities.

Couple Shares Toast During Cake-Cutting at La Corte del Belo, Celebrating Sweet Wedding Milestone

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At the bride's house in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, the bride and groom share a heartfelt hug during their first look at the entrance door on the decorated porch.

Bride, Groom Share Heartfelt First Look at Amsterdam Home

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Outside at Chateau du Sou features a tender moment as the father rides with his daughter, the bride, just before the church ceremony. This intimate car ride captures a mix of anticipation and emotion before the big event.

Father Rides with Bride at Chateau du Sou, Capturing Tender Pre-Ceremony Moment

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At Gasfabriek Alkmaar, the bride cheers enthusiastically after saying "yes," raising her hand, clasped with the groom's, overhead. This triumphant moment highlights the joy and excitement of their union.

Bride Cheers Enthusiastically at Gasfabriek Alkmaar, Raising Hand with Groom Highlighting Joy of Union

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At Morley Hayes, during the wedding breakfast, a mother feeds her child, sitting on the floor. This tender scene captures the blend of family care and celebration on the special day.

Mother Feeds Child on Floor During Morley Hayes Wedding Breakfast

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At Kingdom in Kent, UK, the bride and groom joyfully open a bottle of champagne, sending its contents spraying into the air and creating a lively scene that partially obscures them and their bridal party flanking them.

Lively Celebration: Champagne Showers Envelop Bride, Groom, and Bridal Party at Kingdom in Kent, UK Wedding

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At Kingdom in Kent, UK, a tight shot captures the groom's joyful face as guests reach their hands towards him in a celebratory gesture. This moment highlights the excitement and communal spirit of the occasion.

Groom's Elation Captured Amid Joyous Guest Celebrations at Kingdom in Kent Wedding Ceremony

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At Agriturismo Terre di Nano in Siena, the newly married couple celebrates by holding hands with their arms stretched out wide. This outdoor ceremony captures the exuberance and shared delight of the couple and their loved ones.

Newlyweds Celebrate at Agriturismo Terre di Nano, Holding Hands and Embracing Joyful Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

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