Wedding Photos of Bridesmaid

The following “Bridesmaid” 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 “Bridesmaid” 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 bridesmaid uses her phone to photograph the groom and his groomsmen at Le Tesserae in Houston, Texas, digitally preserving fun and friendship among the wedding party.

Bridesmaid Uses Her Phone To Photograph The Groom And Groomsmen At Le Tesserae Houston

On a balcony in Brighton, UK, a bridesmaid leisurely vapes, her exhaled clouds playfully rising into the sky, creating an artistic interaction with the open air and cityscape.

Bridesmaid Leisurely Vapes On A Balcony In Brighton UK Creating An Artistic Interaction With The Cityscape

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At Château Le Haget in Gers, a bridesmaid gathers with the bride, maid of honor, and witnesses, snapping a cheerful group photo with her phone to remember the occasion.

Bridesmaid Snaps A Cheerful Group Selfie With The Wedding Party In Gers, France

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On a scenic overlook in South Lake Tahoe, the newlyweds share their first kiss, the breathtaking lake.

First Kiss At Lake Tahoe Overlook With Bridesmaid

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Inside the reception venue in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, a bridesmaid carefully irons a shirt, highlighting a behind-the-scenes detail in the wedding preparations.

In Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, A Bridesmaid Irons A Shirt, Revealing An Unseen Detail Of Wedding Preparations

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At Hotel Villa Cipriani in Asolo, Italy, a close-up captures a bridesmaid gently helping the bride slip on her elegant wedding shoes, blending grace and anticipation.

Bridesmaid Helps Bride With Elegant Shoes At Hotel Villa Cipriani In Asolo Italy

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At Hinckston Run Farm in Johnstown, PA, a bridesmaid carries a crying flower girl down the aisle while the father of the groom watches the emotional moment unfold.

At Hinckston Run Farm In Johnstown, PA, A Bridesmaid Comforts A Flower Girl In Emotional Aisle Moment.

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In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the bride radiates incredible excitement as the couple is joyously surrounded by their supportive groomsmen and bridesmaid during their special wedding celebration.

In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, The Excited Bride Is Surrounded By Supportive Groomsmen And Bridesmaid During Joyous Wedding Celebration.

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A bridesmaid gently fans the bride at her house on the morning of the wedding, offering comfort and support before the festivities.

In Krakow, A Bridesmaid Gently Fans The Bride At Home, Offering Comfort Before Lively Wedding Festivities

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At Sebago Lake, Maine, a bridesmaid helps the bride adjust her veil in beautiful, natural light just before the ceremony, ensuring everything is perfect for the walk down the aisle.

Bridesmaid Gently Adjusts The Veil Before Ceremony On Sebago Lake, Maine

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At Château de Mauriac, a bridesmaid bursts into laughter in the background, bringing a sense of joy and spontaneity to the celebration.

Spontaneous Bridesmaid Laughter Brings Joy And Energy To The Wedding Celebration At Château De Mauriac In Toulouse

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Inside Burningfold Barn in Godalming, UK, a bridesmaid squeezes her eyes shut as she opens a bottle of champagne.

Inside Burningfold Barn, Godalming, UK, A Bridesmaid Squeezes Her Eyes Shut While Popping Open A Celebratory Bottle Of Champagne.

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During the ceremony, a bridesmaid lovingly kisses her baby daughter, sharing a heartfelt moment between generations while guests watch at the ceremony location.

During The Ceremony, A Bridesmaid Shares A Tender Kiss With Her Baby Daughter, Creating A Multigenerational Memory For All.

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At Kasteel Wijenburg, a young bridesmaid bravely holds up the bride’s dress but hesitates with uncertainty, adding a charming touch of innocence to this traditional wedding role.

Determined Yet Uncertain, A Young Bridesmaid Lifts The Bride’s Dress For A Traditional Role At Kasteel Wijenburg, Netherlands.

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At Tranquil House Inn in Manteo, North Carolina, a bridesmaid offers a heartfelt embrace to the bride as they prepare together for the ceremony.

Tightly Embraced By A Bridesmaid, The Bride Shares A Loving Moment At Tranquil House Inn In Manteo, North Carolina.

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At Newhall Mansion in Piru, CA, a bridesmaid gently fastens the bride’s necklace as the bridal party prepares for the ceremony, blending excitement and quiet moments in the dressing suite.

In The Bridal Suite At Newhall Mansion, A Bridesmaid Carefully Fastens A Necklace Amid Ceremony Excitement In Piru, California.

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Tenuta Lupinari in Arezzo, Italy, hosts wild fun as a bridesmaid screams in the groom’s father’s face during a hilarious wedding game, laughter echoing through the Tuscan venue.

Laughter Echoes At Tenuta Lupinari, Arezzo, With A Bridesmaid Screaming In The Groom’s Father’s Face During A Wedding Game.

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Laughter fills the air at Domaine de la Chartrognière, as the bride bursts out laughing while her bridesmaid struggles with removing a stubborn label from the bride’s wedding coat.

The Bride Bursts With Laughter At Domaine De La Chartrognière As Her Bridesmaid Struggles With A Stubborn Wedding Coat Label.

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Laughter fills the room at Domaine des Saints Pères, Montagnole, as the newlyweds respond with joy to the bridesmaid’s heartfelt and humorous speech.

Laughter Fills Domaine Des Saints Pères In Montagnole As Newlyweds Respond Joyfully To Bridesmaid’s Humorous Speech

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In Massachusetts, in a sunlit hotel room, a bridesmaid carefully applies makeup beside the window, using the gentle light of morning to give the bride a soft, radiant look for her big day.

Soft Morning Light Pours Into A Massachusetts Hotel Room As A Bridesmaid Applies The Bride’s Makeup By The Window.

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Morning preparations in Kaifeng, Henan, show a bridesmaid seated as she has her makeup applied, highlighting a calm and focused atmosphere before the day's celebrations begin.

Bridesmaid Sits For Makeup In Kaifeng, Henan Morning, Capturing Calm Focus Before Wedding Day Celebrations

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At a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, the bridesmaid sheds heartfelt tears both on and off stage during the wedding ceremony, revealing deep emotion and meaningful connection to the couple.

Bridesmaid Sheds Tears On And Off Stage At Nanping Fujian Hotel Wedding

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Outside the St Nicholas Church in Worth, West Sussex, a dramatic and elegant scene is created by the bride’s long wedding train trailing gracefully held by bridesmaid.

A Long Wedding Train Trails Gracefully Outside St Nicholas Church In Worth West Sussex United Kingdom

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At The Rea Church in Birmingham, a bridesmaid greets a guest with a smile and a wave as she walks down the aisle alone during the wedding ceremony.

The Rea Church, Birmingham Wedding: Bridesmaid Smiles and Waves Walking Down Aisle Alone

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In Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, bridesmaid’s hands carefully adjusts the delicate skirt of the bridal dress at the bride and groom's house, preparing it for the wedding day celebration.

In Toulouse Haute-Garonne Bridesmaid Adjusts Delicate Skirt of Bridal Dress

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Focusing on the day's preparation, a bridesmaid carefully arranges the wedding bouquets on a soft towel at the Marriott Delta Hotel in Preston, located in the UK.

A Bridesmaid Carefully Arranges Floral Bouquets At The Marriott Delta Hotel In Preston England Detail Focused Shot

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Bridesmaid getting her hair done in a Los Angeles home, reflected in the vibrant artwork on the wall.

Bridesmaid’s Hair Styling Reflected in Vibrant Los Angeles Artwork Before Wedding Ceremony

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At The Anchor House in Symi, Greece, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a candid moment. A bridesmaid tidies the bride's hair as local Greek musicians perform in front of the house.

Candid Preparations and Melodies at The Anchor House in Symi

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At Hodsock Priory, Nottingham, the photographer captures the bride applying makeup while her bridesmaid tends to the dress, expertly documenting a layered, intimate pre-wedding moment with attention to meaningful details.

Bride’s Makeup and Bridesmaid’s Carefully Arranged Dress at Hodsock Priory, Nottingham Wedding

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At Château de Pruzilly, the photographer captures a wild, playful moment as the bridesmaid bites the bride’s buttocks, expertly showcasing silly party antics and the uninhibited fun of close friends.

Bridesmaid Playfully Biting Bride’s Buttocks At Château de Pruzilly Fun-Filled Wedding Celebration

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