Wedding Photos of West Sussex

The following “West Sussex” 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 “West Sussex” 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 Slindon College in Arundel, the groom wipes away tears with a handkerchief during his speech, while the bride covers her expression with her hand.

Slindon College, Arundel Wedding: Groom Wipes Tears During Speech, Bride Emotional

Couple shares a quiet, intimate session together in the vibrant floral gardens at Gravetye Manor.

Gravetye Manor: Intimate Couple's Portrait Amidst Vibrant Floral Gardens

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At Greentrees Estate in West Sussex, bridesmaids gather around a mirror to apply their makeup. Their reflections capture the excitement and camaraderie as they prepare for the wedding celebration.

Bridesmaids Share Makeup Moments Reflecting Joy at Greentrees Estate, West Sussex

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At Bignor Park in West Sussex, a wedding guest is caught off guard as a singing waitress surprises him with her performance, prompting him to wrap his arm around the singer.

Unexpected Harmony: A Joyous Encounter at Bignor Park

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Bride and groom spray champagne in celebration during a twilight portrait session at Horsham Rugby Club, UK.

Celebration Under Dusk: Bride and Groom's Champagne Spray

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At Upwaltham Barns Wedding Venue, a kid playfully steps in a man's footsteps on the dance floor, having fun.

Child Playfully Mimics Man's Steps on Dance Floor at Upwaltham Barns Wedding Venue

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In Sussex, UK, bridesmaids stand on the grass while the bride remains inside the red tractor as it arrives for the wedding celebration.

Bridesmaids Stand on Grass as Bride Arrives Inside Red Tractor for Wedding Celebration in Sussex, UK

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In Sussex, UK, the wedding party arrives by a festive red tractor, with bridesmaids happily riding in a trailer behind it.

Wedding Party Arrives in Sussex, UK by Tractors, with Bridesmaids Joyfully Riding in Trailer

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At the front of St John the Baptist church in Clayton, West Sussex, England, the bride and groom jointly light a ceremonial candle in this detailed wedding day photo.

CLAYTON | Beautiful wedding ceremony detail shot of candle lighting at St. John the Baptist Church

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Overhead shot of newlyweds stealing a kiss in their vintage MG at the Arundel Town Hall in West Sussex, England.

ARUNDEL TOWN HALL | Overhead shot of newlyweds stealing kiss in old MG car

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Wedding photo captures the sweet moment of the bride inspecting the flower girl's fingernail, with a soft backlight from the window highlighting the scene at Yoghurt Rooms, East Grinstead

Sweet Wedding Moment: Bride and Flower Girl at Yoghurt Rooms

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A joyful couple walks hand in hand through a sea of colorful confetti, surrounded by the beautiful architecture of Southdowns Manor in the UK. Their love radiates through their beaming and glowing smiles.

Witnessing True Love: A Confetti-Strewn Walk at Southdowns Manor

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Wedding photo captured in West Sussex, UK, showing the bride sharing a tender hug with her father before leaving the house.

Emotional Moment: Bride's Heartfelt Hug With Father Captured in West Sussex Wedding Photo

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A bride joyfully reacts as she enters Cissbury Barns in West Sussex for dinner in this wedding photo.

Breathtaking Moment: Bride's Joyful Entrance to Cissbury Barns Dinner in West Sussex Wedding Photo

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A beautiful composition showcasing a bride getting ready through a barn window at Rumbold's Farm in West Sussex, UK, capturing a unique and artistic reflection.

Bride's Elegance: Glimpse of Beauty at Rumbold's Farm, West Sussex Window, UK Reflection unique

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Bride at Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, UK, laughing joyfully during heartfelt wedding day speeches, surrounded by family and friends.

The Joyful Heart: A Bride's Laughter at Cowdray Estate

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Bridal love takes flight at the enchanting Brookfield Barn wedding venue in Horsham, West Sussex, England. This award-winning portrait captures the romance as they swing, lifting their bare feet in the air.

Barefoot Swing: Romance Soars at Enchanting Brookfield Barn Wedding Venue

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A pro wedding photographer in West Sussex captures a joyful moment as the bride and groom walk through confetti at Two Woods Estate. Smiling faces of friends and family add to the happy atmosphere.

Two Woods Estate: Capturing the Pure Joy of a Wedding Celebration in West Sussex

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The groom and ushers at Two Woods Estate, West Sussex, getting ready for the big day by putting on their new socks - a thoughtful gift from the groom

Two Woods Estate: Groom and Ushers Preparing with New Socks

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A couple about to get married, tenderly holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes, was captured during their engagement portrait session at Nymans Estate in the United Kingdom.

Love's Embrace: A Captivating Engagement Portrait at Nymans Estate

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A couple about to tie the knot were captured in an enchanting engagement portrait session at Nymans Estate, United Kingdom, as they strolled hand in hand through a picturesque field, bathed in golden light.

Golden Moments: Capturing Enchantment - A Nymans Estate Engagement Portrait

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Two brides laughing at Brookfield Barn wedding venue in Horsham, West Sussex, England, after the Registrar mistakenly announces them as husband and wife. A funny and memorable moment captured on their special day.

Hilarious Mix-up: Brides Laughing at Brookfield Barn Wedding Venue

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A young girl covers her ears as a singer-guitarist performs in the background at The Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex, England.

West Sussex Wedding: The Power of Music and Innocence Combined

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At Brookfield Barn in Horsham, West Sussex, England, two brides share a synchronised moment with their fathers during the father-daughter dances. A captivating scene captured by a Horsham wedding photographer.

Dancing with Love: Synchronizing Hearts at Brookfield Barn, Horsham

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In this award-winning image taken at The Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex, England, a pageboy can be seen laughing as he playfully pulls the bride's veil over his head

Joyful Pageboy's Veil Comedy Steals the Spotlight at The Ravenswood Wedding Venue

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In a stunning field at Bartholomew Barn, a wedding venue in West Sussex, England, a couple embraces, kissed by the glow of golden sunlight.

Golden Love Kiss: A Radiant Wedding Embrace at Bartholomew Barn in West Sussex, England

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Close-up shot of a bride's white Doc Martins and colorful tattoos as she rides a go-kart at Pangdean Old Barn venue in West Sussex, England

Alternative Bridal Style: Rocking White Doc Martins and Colorful Tattoos on a Go-Kart

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A beautiful engaged couple embraces each other against a stunning sunset backdrop in a golden field at Nymans Estate, United Kingdom

Love Blooms: A Captivating Engagement Portrait Amidst Nymans Estate's Golden Fields, United Kingdom

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Engaged couple embracing under a trellis with a beautiful pattern of repeating arches overhead at Nymans Estate in the UK

Arches of Love: Engaged Couple Embracing under Enchanting Trellis at Nymans Estate, UK

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Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex, England: Heartwarming image captures the brides expressing their love as they hold hands during their joyous wedding ceremony

West Sussex Wedding Venue: Brides express their love with a heartwarming hand-holding moment at Ravenswood

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