Wedding Photos of Bride and groom

The following “Bride and groom” 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 “Bride and groom” 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.

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Bride and groom in Trieste, Italy, gaze at a magical, Milky Way-like sparkler display.
Trieste Magic: Bride and Groom Under a Spectacular Milky Way-Inspired Sparkler Display
At The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, the bride and groom pose in front of a vibrant mural wall. This setting captures the lively artistic spirit of the city and their joyful celebration.
Couple Poses by Vibrant Mural at The Old Fruitmarket Wedding
China wedding in Kaifeng: Tiny bride and groom reflected in a bridesmaid's spectacles.
Kaifeng, China Wedding: Bride and Groom Reflected in Bridesmaid’s Spectacles for Unique, Artistic Portrait
Bride and groom joyfully ride in a car at the scenic Conde Resort in Forlì, Italy.
Bride and Groom Joyful, Face-to-Face, Framed in Car Window at Scenic Conde Resort, Forlì, Italy
At Château des Selves in Seillans, France, the bride and groom are seated and emotional, wiping tears as they are moved by a surprise slideshow.
Tears of Joy in Seillans: Bride and Groom Moved by Surprise Slideshow at Château des Selves.
At La Centenaria 1779 in Barcelona, the bride and groom walk hand in hand in a park-like setting.
Barcelona love story unfolds: Bride and groom's gentle stroll at La Centenaria 1779.
At the Four Seasons Bangkok wedding reception, a crying child is carried off near the bride and groom's head table.
Four Seasons Bangkok Wedding: Crying Child Carried Off Near Seated Bride and Groom
Four Seasons Bangkok: Bride and groom prepare for their wedding with two artists each for hair and makeup. Candid getting-ready moments.
Bangkok Wedding: Bride and Groom Prepare with Hair and Makeup Artists - Getting-Ready Moments
In Pickering, North Yorkshire, family and friends look on as the bride and groom enjoy their first dance under the tented reception.
Pickering Wedding: Family and Friends Watch Bride and Groom's First Dance Under Tented Reception
At 1812 Farm in Bristol, Maine, the bride and groom embrace on the opposite side of a pond, their reflection visible in a small opening among the lily pads.
Bride and Groom's Reflective Embrace Amid Lily Pads at 1812 Farm, Bristol, Maine
The bride and groom walk side-by-side down the Notley Abbey driveway. A wedding photo captures the couple's progress after the ceremony.
Bride and Groom Stroll Down Notley Abbey Driveway Post-Ceremony
A bride and groom are shown seated at Notley Abbey, drinking coffee. The photo captures a casual moment during their wedding day.
Bride and Groom Enjoy Coffee at Notley Abbey Wedding Venue
At Schloss Gurhof, Austria, a bride and groom exchange vows. The photo captures the couple mid-ceremony, with guests observing the wedding ritual.
Bride and Groom Exchange Vows Outside at Schloss Gurhof, Austria Ceremony
On Ten Mile Beach in Mendocino, CA, the bride and groom share an intimate pose, their heads gently touching as they stand on the rocks overlooking the Pacific Ocean, creating a solitary and romantic portrait following their beach wedding.
Bride and Groom in Intimate Pose on Rocks Overlooking Ocean for Romantic Portrait at Ten Mile Beach
In the park of a Budapest, Hungary hotel, the bride and groom share an intimate portrait session, embodying the sentiment of "Just me and you!" in their joyful expressions.
Bride and Groom Embrace 'Just Me and You' Sentiment in Budapest Hotel
At a ceremony location in Budapest, Hungary, laughter fills the air as the groom playfully searches under the bride's dress for the garter to toss, adding a lighthearted moment to the celebration.
Laughter Abounds as Groom Playfully Searches for Garter at Budapest Ceremony, Sparking Joyful Celebration
At a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, an outdoor black-and-white detail shot captures the bride and groom seated near an opening. Their hands reach toward each other, nearly in silhouette, creating an intimate and artistic depiction of their connection.
Bride and Groom's Hands Nearly Touch in Artistic Black-and-White at Nanping Hotel
At Château de Pleneselve in France, the bride and groom stand still in a field, surrounded by their bridal party in motion, creating a dynamic scene with the couple sharply in focus against the blurred movement.
Bride and Groom Stand Still in Focus Amidst Motion Blur of Bridal Party at Château de Pleneselve, France
At No. 4 Hamilton Place in London, an off-camera flash expertly illuminates the bride and groom as they pose on the staircase, creating a striking portrait that highlights their elegance amidst the venue's sophisticated backdrop.
Off-Camera Flash Illuminates Bride and Groom in Striking Portrait on Staircase at No. 4 Hamilton Place, London
At Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaosi in Taiwan, the silhouette captures the bride in the foreground and the groom behind her in profile, creating a striking and elegant contrast against the backdrop.
Bride and Groom's Silhouettes Create Striking Contrast in Elegant Portrait at Evergreen Resort Hotel, Taiwan
In Vendée, France, a drone shot captures the bride and groom, both farmers, as they lay together on their field where they just got married, offering a unique and aerial perspective of their special day.
Drone Captures Aerial View of Farmer Couple Laying on Field Wedding Venue in Vendée, France
In Peal de Becerro, Jaén, Spain, a drone shot beautifully captures the bride and groom riding in a horse-drawn carriage, offering a unique aerial view of their romantic journey to the venue.
Drone Captures Bride and Groom's Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in Aerial View at Peal de Becerro, Spain
In Westfield, New Jersey, a heartfelt moment unfolds as the bride and groom hold hands during their intimate elopement.
Bride and Groom Hold Hands in Intimate Moment in Westfield, New Jersey
At Abbaye de Fontdouce in Saint Bris des Bois, the bride and groom sit on a small stone bridge in the gardens, enveloped by lush green foliage overhead and cascading down before them.
Bride and Groom Enveloped by Lush Foliage as They Sit on Stone Bridge at Abbaye de Fontdouce Gardens
At Château Pape Clément in Pessac, the bride and groom pose on the staircase, surrounded by the warm tones of the old-world stair landing, creating an elegant and timeless scene.
Bride and Groom Pose Elegantly on Staircase, Embraced by Warm Tones at Château Pape Clément, Pessac
In Aci Trezza, a close-up portrait captures the bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of the mythical Faraglioni rocks, with the sea and towering rocks creating a dramatic backdrop.
Close-Up Portrait of Bride and Groom Kissing with Dramatic Faraglioni Rocks Backdrop in Aci Trezza

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