Wedding Photos of Bouquet

The following “Bouquet” 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 “Bouquet” 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 Alte Zeche Waltrop in Germany, the bridal bouquet is thoughtfully adorned with memorial photos of loved ones, adding a heartfelt and commemorative touch to the wedding day as a tribute to those who are dearly missed.

Bridal Bouquet Adorned with Memorial Photos at Alte Zeche Waltrop, Germany Wedding

At Château Latournelle in Fenouillet, Haute-Garonne, the bride's bouquet is carefully placed on the farmhouse wooden table during the wedding meal, adding a graceful and floral accent to the rustic charm of the celebration.

Bride's Bouquet Graces Farmhouse Table During Wedding Meal at Château Latournelle

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In Istanbul, Turkey, a dynamic low-angle detail shot captures the exciting moment as many hands reach skyward, eagerly attempting to catch the falling bouquet, with the flower cluster descending against the backdrop of the white sky.

Hands Reach for Bouquet in Dynamic Low-Angle Shot Against White Sky in Istanbul

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At Symondsbury Estate, a simple bouquet detail shot captures the flowers set in a small window opening. The soft palette of colors enhances the serene and understated elegance of the arrangement, creating a gentle and inviting visual.

Bouquet's Soft Palette in Window Opening at Symondsbury Estate Creates Inviting Visual

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In Sestri Levante, a playful scene unfolds as the bride and groom stand face to face, the bride holding her bouquet behind the groom's head while sticking her tongue out at him.

Bride Holds Bouquet Behind Groom's Head, Sticks Tongue Out in Sestri Levante

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In Baltimore, Maryland, a black-and-white shot captures the bride standing by a window, tears in her eyes as she holds her bouquet. The natural light highlights her emotional expression, creating a poignant and intimate image.

Bride's Tearful Moment by Window in Black-and-White, Baltimore

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At the University of Maryland Hotel, a group of single ladies, primarily friends and cousins, joyfully celebrate after catching the bouquet, marking a festive moment at the wedding reception.

Single Ladies Rejoice in Capture at University of Maryland Hotel Wedding

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At a Baltimore, Maryland reception, a woman beams with surprise and joy after catching the bouquet. Her delighted expression captures a wedding tradition.

Woman's Joyful Surprise Lights Up Baltimore Reception

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At Castello Bevilacqua in Verona, Italy, single ladies excitedly gather under a large tree on the grass, reaching for the tossed bouquet. The outdoor scene is filled with anticipation and joy.

Excitement Blooms Under Tree at Castello Bevilacqua

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At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, single ladies eagerly gather on the grass during the blue hour, reaching for the tossed bouquet. The scene captures their excitement against the twilight backdrop.

Excited Bouquet Chase at Villa Foscarini Cornaro

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At a reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France, the boyfriend of the girl who caught the bouquet playfully attempts to get rid of it. This humorous moment adds levity to the traditional wedding festivities.

Boyfriend's Playful Bouquet Toss Adds Humor to Wedding Festivities at Paris Reception Venue

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At a reception in Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride engages in a ribbon-cutting tradition involving her bouquet, while single girls circle around her. This lively and interactive moment adds a unique twist to the festivities.

Bride Engages in Ribbon-Cutting Bouquet Tradition with Single Girls at Fribourg Reception, Adding Interactive Twist

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In Signes (Var), the bride smiles joyfully as she throws her bouquet, while the girls eagerly reach out, hoping to catch it in a fun and lively scene.

Joyful Bride Tosses Bouquet in Signes, France, to Eager Friends

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In São Paulo, Brazil, a close-up captures the bride's hand holding her bouquet, with scissors in the other hand as ribbons artfully encircle the flowers. This highlights both the intricate details and creativity behind the wedding.

Bride Holds Bouquet and Scissors, Ribbons Encircle Flowers in São Paulo Close-up

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At Château des Varennes, during the bouquet toss, a solo woman stands out in a line of single ladies. The bouquet flies directly toward her hands, ensuring her catch without challenge.

Solo Woman Poised for Uncontested Bouquet Catch at Château des Varennes, Highlighting Fun Bouquet Toss Moment

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At the Lyon Rhône Reception Venue, during the Ribbon Game, single women encircle the bride, each holding a ribbon. The photo captures the tense excitement as the bride is about to cut the last ribbon, with the soon-to-be winner visible in the background.

Bride Cuts Last Ribbon in Tense Ribbon Game at Lyon Rhône Reception, Anticipation Builds Among Single Women

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At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, amidst heavy snowfall, a bride playfully throws her bouquet while wearing skis. The snowy backdrop adds a magical touch to this adventurous and memorable moment.

At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, amidst heavy snowfall, a bride on skis playfully throws her bouquet to others also on skis, with the snowy backdrop adding a wintery touch.

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Bride takes part in traditional bouquet dance at Le Meridiane Relais in Ravenna, Italy. The ribbons she cuts will determine the next lucky bride.

Bride's Bouquet Dance and Ribbon Cut at Le Meridiane Relais

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This award-winning wedding image, taken in the picturesque Basque Country col de Gamia, showcases a unique rendition of the bouquet toss, beautifully capturing the exuberance and liveliness of the celebrating guests.

Unique Bouquet Toss in Basque Country's Beautiful Col de Gamia

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Captured in Roanne, France, this WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image showcases a stylish bride, cigarette in mouth, confidently making her exit from home with bouquet in hand.

Stylish Bride with Cigarette and Bouquet Exiting Home in Roanne, France

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At Paraiso Espaço de Eventos in Viamão, the bride and groom savor a private portrait session alone after the ceremony, surrounded by the venue's stunning natural beauty.

Bride and Groom Enjoy Private Portrait Session Amidst Stunning Nature at Paraiso Espaço de Eventos, Viamão

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In the picturesque setting of Chateau de Ressin near Roanne, an award-winning image of newlyweds in a playful love session, as the bride joyfully tosses her bouquet and her husband reaches out to catch it.

Basketball Love at Chateau de Ressin: Award-Winning Image of Newlyweds in a Playful Bouquet Toss

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In Budapest, Hungary, the groom playfully engages in the traditional wedding bouquet ribbon cutting game as he holds a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Budapest Groom Entertains with Traditional Wedding Bouquet Ribbon Cutting

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Not far from the city of Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain, a couple enjoys a beachy pre-wedding shoot, basking in the warm sun and playful love as he lifts her off the ground.

Playful Pre-Wedding Beach Shoot Near Cádiz, Andalucia: Couple Basks in the Sun

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During the celebratory toss at Brookside Gardens Event Center, Colorado, a bridesmaid eagerly grabs the bouquet, her excitement lighting up the room and captivating everyone.

Bridesmaid Catches Bouquet with Excitement at Brookside Gardens Event Center, Colorado

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At Bastide de l'Endre in Var, the bridesmaids excitedly jump and reach for the bouquet, creating a lively and cheerful moment.

Bridesmaids Jump and Reach for Bouquet in Excitement at Bastide de l'Endre, Var - A Lively and Cheerful Moment

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At Carr Bank in Nottinghamshire, under bright sun, the bride tosses her bouquet overhead while excited women reach out to catch it.

Under the Bright Sun at Carr Bank in Nottinghamshire, Bride Tosses Bouquet Overhead as Women Reach to Catch It

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A captivating wedding detail shot by a WPJA photographer in Fribourg, Switzerland. The couple walks, with the bride holding her bouquet.

Bride Walking and Holding Bouquet in Fribourg, Switzerland

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The charming details of a French wedding in Annecy, captured by a talented WPJA photographer. A curious cat admires the bride's bouquet - seen from a unique top-down perspective.

Cat & Bouquet Detail at French Wedding in Annecy

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A detailed shot captures the beauty of the bride's bouquet, resting delicately on her chair. The scene unfolds during the wedding ceremony at Agriturismo Maso Naranch in Mori, Trento, Italy, a venue with a romantic atmosphere.

Bride's Bouquet at Romantic Italian Wedding, Maso Naranch, Mori, Trento

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