Wedding Photos of Castle

The following “Castle” 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 “Castle” 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 Castello Bevilacqua in Verona, Italy, vivid smoke billows from an exploding smoke bomb at the end of the wedding ceremony, adding dramatic flair to the castle courtyard celebration.

Dramatic Smoke Swirls Through Castello Bevilacqua’s Courtyard, Verona, Italy, As The Wedding Ceremony Reaches Its Colorful, Explosive Conclusion.

At Dunseverick Castle in Northern Ireland, the bride enthusiastically throws a tied ribbon bundle from the ceremony, while guests eagerly try to catch it, hoping to be next down the aisle.

Tied Ribbon Bundle Flies Through The Air At Dunseverick Castle, Northern Ireland, As Hopeful Guests Anticipate Their Turn.

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Couple poses together on a stone bridge over water at a private residence in Freeport, Trinidad, with a castle-like old world building towering behind them.

Couple Poses Together On Stone Bridge Over Water In Freeport, Trinidad, With Castle-Like Old World Building Behind

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Couple shares a kiss at dusk beneath ancient stone arches inside an old world castle tower in Budapest, their sparklers glowing warmly against the city lights twinkling below.

Couple Sharing A Kiss With Sparklers Under Stone Arches Of Budapest Castle Tower At Dusk, City Lights Below

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Fribourg, Switzerland — The newlyweds embrace in the castle’s doorway where they exchanged vows, positioned low at the bottom of the frame with a massive brick and stone wall creating a dramatic, minimalist wedding portrait.

In Fribourg Switzerland Newlyweds Embrace in Castle Doorway Low in Frame

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An engaged couple dancing near a castle-like structure in Allenspark, Colorado. The photograph features a dramatic sunburst directly behind them, set against a vast blue sky.

Colorado Castle Dance: Dramatic Sunburst, Engaged Hearts, Sky-High Love Story

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In Nice, France, a couple hugs as the sun sets, the bride's veil billowing in the wind. A distant castle on a hill adds to the romantic backdrop of their embrace.

Couple Embraces at Sunset in Nice, France With Bride’s Veil Flowing and Castle on Distant Hill

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At Chateau de la Bussiere, a couple embraces lovingly in front of the historic backdrop, epitomizing timeless romance.

Embracing Love Against Chateau de la Bussiere's Historic Backdrop

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A couple shares an intimate embrace on a lakeside pier in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy, with a stunning sunset sky and a distant castle.

Intimate Embrace on Malcesine Pier with Sunset Sky and Distant Castle

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A romantic scene of a couple under the rain at Drimnagh Castle, Dublin, as they share a quiet laugh together amidst the castle's historic charm.

Couple's Quiet Laughter Amidst Historic Charm of Drimnagh Castle, Dublin

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At Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, a couple strolls past a lavender flowerbed framed by historic stone walls. The serene setting offers a picturesque backdrop, blending natural beauty with architectural charm.

Couple at Stanjel Castle, Slovenia, Strolling by Lavender Flowerbed | Historic Stone Walls Create Picturesque Backdrop | Natural Beauty with Architectural Charm

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At Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, a couple embraces beneath a large ivy plant. Captured in a tall vertical frame, they are naturally surrounded by foliage and bathed in soft, warm sunlight, creating a serene and romantic scene.

Couple at Stanjel Castle, Slovenia, Embracing Beneath Large Ivy | Tall Vertical Frame | Surrounded by Foliage | Bathed in Soft Warm Sunlight in a Serene Romantic Scene

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A couple stands face to face in silhouette within a stone doorway at Lac d'Ayron. The image captures an Old World charm, framed by the castle's ancient architecture, highlighting their romantic connection.

Couple Stands in Silhouette at Lac d'Ayron | Old World Charm and Castle Architecture Frame Romantic Connection

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Bride and groom gaze lovingly at each other, Aigle Castle in background

Bride and Groom's Loving Gaze with Aigle Castle as Idyllic Backdrop

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At Schloss Neuhaus, the scene is dramatically illuminated by bold blue and amber lights, casting enchanting hues across the architecture during nighttime.

Bold Blue and Amber Lights Enchant Castle's Architecture in Dramatic Night

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At the reception venue, Château de Contremoret in France, the bride and groom are photographed during their couple session, intimately posed against each other within the romantic setting of the castle where they were married.

Bride and Groom in Intimate Pose During Couple Session at Château de Contremoret, France Reception Venue

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At a reception venue in Lyon, Rhône, a bride and groom pose in front of a grand castle as the groom playfully dips his bride backward, sharing a romantic kiss in a captivating image.

Groom Playfully Dips Bride for Romantic Kiss in Front of Grand Castle at Lyon Reception Venue, Rhône

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At Chateau La Durantie in France, the bride gracefully poses inside the castle, standing at the center of a hallway. She gazes off to the side as soft window light bathes the scene, highlighting her elegance and the timeless beauty of the setting.

Graceful Bride in Sunlit Corridor: Captivating Portrait at Chateau La Durantie Wedding in France

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At Highcliffe Castle, a vertical silhouette portrait captures the couple against the backdrop of the massive, old-world structure. The deep blue dusk sky enhances the mystique and grandeur of the scene, highlighting the castle's timeless charm.

Vertical Silhouette of Couple Against Highcliffe Castle and Deep Blue Dusk Sky Enhances Mystique

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Engaged couple lovingly poses in silhouette against a picturesque London landmark at sunset during their pre-wedding photo shoot.

Silhouetted Love: Sunset Romance Amidst London's Iconic Beauty

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A bride and groom stand at Schloss Neuhaus, gazing in different directions, in a portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the grandeur of the castle.

A Moment's Pause in the Castle Grandeur

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A bride and groom, illuminated by off-camera flash at sunset at the Cornhill Castle, their love palpable in the air.

Illuminated Love: A Moment in Time

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Illuminated Love: A Moment in Time

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A bride stands at a castle window at Chateau Laplaud, gazing out.

Bridal Gaze: Chateau Laplaud Window

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A couple framed in the archway of the Castillo de Colomares, Benalmádena

Framed by History: Couple at Castillo de Colomares

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In this award-winning wedding photo, captured at the enchanting castle of Villersexel in France, the newlyweds beautifully silhouette against a striking stained glass window.

Silhouetted Romance: Stained Glass Elegance at Villersexel Castle

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At England's Bamburgh Castle, a couple snuggled up on the rocks near reflective tidal pools, capturing a peaceful and romantic wedding pose against the majestic backdrop.

Couple Snuggles by Reflective Tidal Pools in Romantic Pose at Bamburgh Castle, England Wedding

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A beautiful moment as the bride gracefully descends the castle stairs with her groom, on their way to their reception at Castello San Nicola in Trabia - a stunning scene captured by a talented wedding photojournalist.

Bride and Groom Descend Castle Stairs at Castello San Nicola in Trabia Captured by Wedding Photojournalist

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As the trolley winds its way through the stunning grounds of the Castle in the Clouds, the couple takes a moment to reflect on their special day.

Couple Reflects on Their Special Day Aboard Trolley at Castle in the Clouds

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In Hertfordshire, UK, the newlyweds make a grand entrance at the reception on horseback, greeted warmly by guests who joyfully raise their glasses in celebration and welcome.

Newlyweds Make Grand Horseback Entrance at Reception in Hertfordshire, UK, Amidst Cheers and Raised Glasses

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