Wedding Photos of UK

The following “UK” 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 “UK” 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.

During a pre-wedding photoshoot in the picturesque New Forest, UK, a mesmerizing copper-toned circular flare gracefully embraces the rim-lit silhouettes of the soon-to-be-married couple

Copper-Toned Flare Envelops Pre-Wedding Portraits in Enchanting New Forest Setting

From a pre-wedding photoshoot in the scenic New Forest, UK, a captivating copper-hued circular light forms an elegant halo around the soon-to-be-married couple, accentuating their beautiful profiles

Copper-Hued Halo: A Scenic Engagement Portrait in the Enchanting New Forest, UK

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On a beautiful day at Blyth Church, Nottinghamshire, UK, discarded confetti baskets lie on the grass, remnants of a joyous celebration

Love's Fragrant Trail: Scattered Confetti Baskets Grace Blyth Church Grounds in Nottinghamshire

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The couple tenderly holds each other on the spiral fire escape of the Whitworth Locke hotel in Manchester, UK, the very place where they were engaged

Love Embraced: A Soulful Portrayal of Eternal Union, Captured on Whitworth Locke's Iconic Spiral Fire Escape

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In this lifestyle engagement photo shoot, the couple was captured at Branksome Gardens in Dorset, UK. The photographer aimed to showcase the beauty of the sweeping bend of the stream against the bamboo, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere.

Serene Reflection: A Captivating Engagement Portrait Amidst Branksome Gardens' Breathtaking Bend

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Bride and groom pose in a picturesque field framed by New Forest ponies, creating a captivating scene of artistry and nature at their wedding in the UK.

OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE SESSION: New Forest Ponies Take Center Stage in Couple's Breathtaking Pastoral Portraits

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Couple posing for a black and white lifestyle portrait in London, UK. They are stylishly dressed in formal attire and strolling through urban streets with towering buildings as their backdrop.

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In Cornwall, UK, a couple about to get married is captured in a black and white portrait, tightly embracing each other on the beach

Embracing Love on Cornwall's Shores: A Captivating Black and White Engagement Portrait

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A couple in London, UK, posed for a portrait in the middle of a city street during their engagement shoot

London Engagement Shoot: Capturing Love on the Streets of the UK Capital

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A make-up artist uses her phone to show the bride a close-up of her make-up during a trial session at Callow Hall in Derbyshire, UK

Derbyshire, UK: Close-up of make-up shown to bride during trial session at Callow Hall

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A couple walk for a creative portrait in Shoreditch, London, UK, as they stroll hand in hand amidst canal boats, while a detailed reflection is seen in a nearby window

Shoreditch, London: A couple's creative portrait amidst canal boats with a detailed reflection in a nearby window

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A precious moment of a small baby holding the bride's hand and gazing at her wedding ring, in a stunning detail shot at Hoxton Docks, London, UK

London, UK: Stunning detail shot captures small baby holding bride's hand and gazing at wedding ring

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Portrait of a couple kissing in black and white against the stunning backdrop of the open countryside at The Priests House in Barden, North Yorkshire, UK

The Priests House in Barden, North Yorkshire, UK: A Stunning Black and White Portrait of a Couple Kissing in the Open Countryside

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A wedding couple poses for a creative portrait at the Kings Arms in Christchurch, Dorset, UK, utilizing an arbor backdrop and strategically using an iPhone as a reflective surface to hide the unsightly concrete path

Christchurch, Dorset - A creative wedding portrait at the Kings Arms with an iPhone as a reflective surface

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Aerial photograph taken at Smedmore House in Dorset, UK, showcasing the impressive evening illumination of the house and marquee

Smedmore House in Dorset, UK: A Stunning Evening Illumination of House and Marquee in Aerial Photo

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Smedmore House in Dorset, UK: A captivating photograph captures a couple surrounded by the beautiful blue hour ambiance at dusk, showcasing the magnificent Smedmore House as the backdrop for their wedding

Dorset, UK: Capture the beautiful blue hour ambiance at Smedmore House, the perfect backdrop for your wedding

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A close-up shot captures a small something old, intricate detail on a greenery bouquet at Smedmore House in Dorset, UK

Greenery bouquet with intricate detail captured at Smedmore House in Dorset, UK as a close-up shot

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Aerial view of Smedmore House in Dorset, UK, captured by a drone during a wedding ceremony, showcasing the stunning Jurrasic coastline

Dorset, UK: Aerial View of Smedmore House and Stunning Jurassic Coastline during Wedding Ceremony

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A couple in Roundhay Park, Leeds, UK, are photographed during their engagement session, sweetly embracing each other on a picturesque bridge nestled in a serene forest setting

Leeds, UK: Romantic engagement session captures sweet couple embracing on picturesque bridge in Roundhay Park

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Black and white portrait of a bride and groom walking down the stairs at Careys Manor in Hampshire, UK

Careys Manor Hampshire: Stunning Black and White Portrait of Bride and Groom on Stairs

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Groom carefully placing the ring on the bride's finger during the ceremony at Careys Manor, Hampshire, UK - captivating black and white detail image

Careys Manor, Hampshire, UK: Captivating black and white image of groom placing ring on bride's finger

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This portrait captures a loving couple smiling and embracing in formal clothing, taken in London, UK

London, UK: Portrait of a Loving Couple Smiling and Embracing in Formal Clothing

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At Offley Place in Hertfordshire, UK, the mother-in-law welcomed the groom to a Hindu wedding ceremony in a joyful celebration captured in a documentary wedding image

The bride's mother joyfully welcomed the groom to Offley Place, Hertfordshire, UK for a Hindu wedding ceremony

Brides mother joyfully welcomed groom mother in law welcoming groom Hindu wedding joyful celebration UK Hertfordshire

An award-winning wedding photograph taken in Wokingham, UK, shows a beaming bride and groom holding hands during their civil ceremony at the Town Council. The image is taken from behind the altar, with guests seated behind them.

Radiance of Union: A Candid Glimpse into a Wokingham Civil Ceremony

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A humorous moment ensued at Riverlands, Yorkshire, UK, when the bride and groom donned King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla masks before a wedding guest captured the kiss on their phone

The bride and groom kissed at Riverlands, Yorkshire, UK, wearing King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla masks

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At the Prince Regent Hotel in Chigwell, London, UK, a happy bride and groom, adorned with flower leis, were pictured as part of a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony

A traditional Hindu wedding ceremony happened at the Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell, London, UK

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An outdoor wedding photo was captured at Kilworth House Hotel, Leicestershire, UK, showing a young woman being surprised while enjoying canapés, watched by a man alongside her

The young female guest was surprised at Kilworth House Hotel, Leicestershire, UK, as she enjoyed canapés

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At Thorpe Garden Wedding Venue in Staffordshire UK, a pre-ceremony wedding image was created featuring a baby sitting on his mother's lap and looking up at her while a make-up artist applied powder and a hairdresser curled her hair

A mother with baby was pampered at Thorpe Garden Wedding Venue, Staffordshire, UK

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In their wedding portrait, the bride and groom, accompanied by their family dog, stand on the bridge leading to their reception venue at New House Farm, Lorton, creating a picturesque scene in Cumbria, UK

New House Farm, Lorton, Cumbria, UK | Bride, groom, and family dog create a picturesque wedding scene

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In their wedding portrait at Roman Lakes Park in Stockport, UK, the bride and groom strike a signature 'hipster' pose, inspired by Wes Anderson, in front of a charmingly rustic boat shed

Wedding Portrait at Roman Lakes Park in Stockport, UK: Hipster-Inspired 'Wes Anderson' Pose near Boat Shed

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