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.

A WPJA Honor Award-winning image by a skilled documentary wedding photographer showcases the bride and groom from behind, exiting a charming church in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire.

Graceful Departure: Captivating Wedding Photo in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire

Wedding photographer captures an award-winning moment as the bride and groom's daughters vie for the bouquet on the lawn of Saint-Ybard.

Saint-Ybard: Daughters Duel over Flowers in Award-Winning Wedding Moment

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Quincy, Massachusetts wedding photographer receives WPJA Honor Award for capturing a black and white image of the bride and groom sharing a kiss in the aisle after their ceremony. The unique high balcony angle provides a stunning perspective.

WPJA Honor Award: Quincy Wedding Photographer's B&W Aisle Kiss - Stunning High Balcony Perspective

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In this heartwarming scene captured by a wedding photographer in Miaoli County, Taiwan, the bride gently wipes away tears from the groom's eyes at their reception venue.

Unveiled Emotions: A Tender Moment at Taiwan's Wedding Soiree

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At Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA, the bride and groom happily recess with hands raised and waves to guests

A Joyful Recession at Dominion Valley Country Club: The Bride and Groom Raise Their Hands in Celebration

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In Ashley, North Dakota, bride and groom share a kiss while their son smiles mischievously in the background

Romantic Pucker: Ashley, North Dakota Newlyweds Share Kiss as Son Plays Prank

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At Les tourelles de Fonville, the newlyweds are having a blast dancing to music

Newlyweds at Les Tourelles de Fonville: Dancing the Night Away!

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The bride, groom, and their daughter share a loving dance in a romantic setting, surrounded by beautiful lighting and soap bubbles in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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The bride and groom share a laugh during the bridesmaid's speech at the head table in Bali, Indonesia

Love and Laughter: A Memorable Moment at the Head Table in Bali

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The bride and groom participate in the bouquet game at Chateau de la Bribourdière, crouching under a web of ribbons to be cut

Tangled in Love: The Bouquet Game at Chateau de la Bribourdière

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Indre - On the way to the ceremony, the bride and groom get into a guest's car after their car broke down

Indre's Unforgettable Wedding Adventure: Hitching a Ride with a Guest

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Photo taken at Baronesse Tacco in Gorizia, Italy, capturing the tender connection between the bride and groom as they clasp hands during their ceremony

An Eternal Bond: A Captivating Moment at Baronesse Tacco, Gorizia, Italy

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A bride and groom share a kiss at the beautiful Domaine du Bois Saint Mard in Oise, as the golden hour casts a warm glow on them, framed by lush green foliage.

GLAMOROUS WEDDING: A COUPLE EMBRACING ROMANCE UNDER THE GOLDEN HOUR AT DOMAIN DU BOIS SAINT MARD

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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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A couple stands together outside in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, with a church as their backdrop, creating a beautiful silhouette for their wedding photo.

AMSTERDAM'S STUNNING COUPLE: Radiant Wedding Silhouette Sets Picture-Perfect Scene in Noord Holland

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A couple embraces in a warm, golden-hued setting at Les Hauts de la Frégate, Lot-et-Garonne, for an enchanting shot in perfect harmony with the setting sun.

GLISTENING ROMANCE: WEDDING PORTRAIT UNVEILS GOLDEN-HUED EMBRACE BY SETTING SUN

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The bride and groom, at Domaine de la Pommé in Bouches-du-Rhône, PACA, find solace in a lavender field as the light of sunset gracefully surrounds their loving embrace, captured within a balanced and elegant frame.

LAVENDER HARMONY AT WEDDING VENUE: A French Fairytale of Love Amidst Endless Blooms in a BW Portrait

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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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A bride and groom climbing a staircase at Château de Moussens, surrounded by lush green vegetation

Enchanted Elegance: Bride and Groom Ascend Staircase in Lush Green Haven at Château de Moussens

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In Uzerche, the bride and groom share a kiss in front of a black and white painted wall featuring the face of a man.

Idyllic Wedding Portrait Unveiled: The Unforgettable Kiss at Uzerche's Distinguished Venue Mural

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A couple, surrounded by the serenity of The Ranch Country Club in Westminster, CO, embrace each other tenderly as the sun sets behind the majestic mountains.

GRACE AND ELEGANCE: A Mesmerizing Sunset Wedding Portrait at The Ranch Country Club Venue

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In the peaceful setting of Crefelder Ruderclub in Krefeld, Germany, a couple embraces, their faces close together, while surrounded by a backdrop of lush greenery.

GERMANY'S GRAND WEDDING VENUE: Love Captured Amidst Greenery at Crefelder Ruderclub

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In a serene location at Lake Louise, Canada, a couple stands close together, their gazes directed in opposite directions, creating a captivating portrait that captures their individuality amidst their union.

Lakeside Eternity: Elegant Wedding Photo Unveils Couple's Individuality in Serene Canadian Setting

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, the bride and groom share an intimate embrace during their wedding day, capturing a beautifully romantic scene on their special day.

FORT COLLINS VENUE: A Tender Embrace Immortalizing the Bride and Groom

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The happy couple commences their matrimonial journey in a heartfelt celebration cheer, framed by the stunning backdrop of Singapore's towering architecture.

A SINGAPORE GRAND WEDDING: A Mesmerizing Union of Love and Sky-High Splendor

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Bride and groom stand in front of warm-toned wall at Moonstone Manor, Elizabethtown, PA, as the bokeh from the lights creates a captivating backdrop.

ELIZABETHTOWN WEDDING VENUE: Bride and Groom Embrace in Captivating Moonstone Manor Bokeh

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A beautiful indoor shot of the bride and groom on their wedding day at Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Jaén, Spain

Captivating Love Unveiled: Enchanting Nuptials at Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Jaén, Spain

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A picturesque wedding scene unfolds on Torcello Island as the newlyweds pose for a portrait, with the stunning Cathedral of Torcello providing a religious backdrop.

INTIMATE WEDDING VENUE SHOWCASE: Torcello Island's Majestic Cathedral Sets the Stage for a Stunning Portrait

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In Lyon, Rhône, at the wedding reception venue, the couple stands illuminated by a stunning flash of light, creating a romantic and enchanting portrait under the night sky.

LYON, RHÔNE: WEDDING BLISS EMBRACED UNDER STARLIT SKIES AT STUNNING RECEPTION VENUE

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In the beautiful city of Lyon, France, a couple poses for a romantic wedding photo shoot in a dazzling field, capturing the essence of their special day.

ROMANTIC LYON WEDDING: CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF LOVE IN A DAZZLING FIELD PORTRAIT

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