Wedding Photos of Celebration

The following “Celebration” 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 “Celebration” 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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At Lartington Hall in Durham, England, the groom gently assists his bride down a set of steps as they are showered with confetti.
Groom Guides Bride Down Steps Amid Confetti Shower at Lartington Hall, Durham
In Foca, Turkey, a vibrant wedding scene unfolds with guests participating in a traditional Turkish dance. The night setting is beautifully enhanced by the reflection of the dancers and lights off the dark pool water.
Guests Dance Joyfully Reflected in Pool at Nighttime Foca Wedding Celebration
At Domaine des Maisons du Bonheur in Rhône, guests participate in the fun by wearing sunglasses with the couple's initials.
Guests Wear Sunglasses with Couple's Initials for Fun Celebration at Domaine des Maisons du Bonheur, Rhône
In Provence, France, a skilled wedding photographer captures a couple's joyful celebration, expertly framing the scene to highlight the essence of romance in the picturesque setting, reminiscent of Italian charm and elegance.
Photographer Captures Couple's Joyful Celebration Amidst Provence's Romantic Scenery, Evoking Italian Elegance and Charm
At Shangri-La Taipei in Taiwan, a creative detail shot captures a playful arrangement of colorful Lego figures holding the wedding rings, adding a playful and unique touch to the celebration.
Lego Figures Hold Wedding Rings in Unique Detail Shot at Shangri-La Taipei
In Zuid Holland, Netherlands, the groom energetically opens a champagne bottle at the ceremony location, marking the joyous celebration following the wedding ceremony, surrounded by from guests.
Groom Pops Champagne Surrounded by Guests at Zuid Holland Wedding Ceremony
At Koury Farms in Auburn, Georgia, the bride and groom share hearty laughs with guests during the dinner hour, a moment of joy and close-knit celebration at their wedding reception.
Bride and Groom Enjoy Dinner with Guests at Koury Farms Wedding Reception in Georgia
At Domaine La Chartreuse in Thénac, Dordogne, France, the bride sits patiently as she awaits the completion of her beauty preparations, capturing a moment of anticipation and serenity before the celebration begins.
Bride Awaits Beauty Preparations with Anticipation and Serenity at Domaine La Chartreuse, Thénac, Dordogne, France
At StoneTree Estate in Novato, California, a couple playfully makes kissy faces during bridal party photos, surrounded by excited friends who joyfully flank them.
Couple Playfully Makes Kissy Faces Amid Joyful Bridal Party at StoneTree Estate, Novato, California
At Finca La Concepción in Marbella, Spain, a vibrant dusk shot captures the active party scene on the outdoor dance floor during the evening reception. Guests are seen dancing and enjoying the festivities beneath the dark blue illuminated twilight sky.
Guests Revel on Vibrant Outdoor Dance Floor at Finca La Concepción, Marbella
In Delafield, Wisconsin, a couple danced joyfully as their wedding party sang around them, creating a lively scene outside a two-story building.
Lively Wedding Celebration: Joyful Couple Danced as Party Sang Outside Delafield's Charming Two-Story Venue
In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a bride and groom embraced for a kiss with their wedding party in the background.
Fond du Lac Embrace: Bride and Groom Share Kiss with Celebratory Wedding Party in the Background
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
After the ceremony at University of Maryland Hotel, the groom playfully pretends to lick his bride's ring. A moment of humor highlights the couple's joyous celebration.
Groom's Playful Antics Delight at University of Maryland Hotel
At Old Thorns Hotel in Liphook, UK, a low camera angle captures the couple engaged in Hindu wedding games surrounded by cheering friends. The lively atmosphere reflects the celebration's joy and camaraderie.
Couple Embraces Tradition Amid Cheers at Old Thorns Hotel
At The Lion Inn in Chelmsford, UK, the groom shares a joyful dance with his young son during the wedding reception. The heartfelt moment highlights the family celebration's warmth.
Father-Son Dance: Heartfelt Celebration Unfolds at The Lion Inn
At The Atrium in Butler County, PA, the bride and groom's little cousin looks surprised as she discovers a piece of debris stuck to her shoe during the wedding.
Little Cousin's Surprise: Wedding Day Discovery at The Atrium, Butler County, PA
At Froyle Park in Alton, UK, children sit in high-back chairs engrossed in electronic devices, separate from the wedding reception festivities. The scene captures a candid contrast to the lively celebration nearby.
Children Absorbed in Devices Amidst Froyle Park Festivities
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
In Trieste, Italy, the wedding couple shares a laugh and ducks for cover as confetti rains down on them while standing on the steps. This joyful moment captures the celebration's festive spirit.
Couple Laughs and Ducks in Joyful Trieste Celebration
At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, the newlyweds share a sweet kiss while cutting their wedding cake.
Sweet Kiss at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Italy during the cake cutting.
In Gorizia, Italy, the bride and groom enter the hall with hands raised in exultation, greeted by seated guests at tables. Their joyous entrance sets a celebratory tone for the evening.
Bride and Groom's Joyful Entrance Ignites Celebration in Gorizia
At the Hôtel de Ville in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlyweds walk down the aisle formed by wedding guests in the city hall's marriage chamber. The moment reflects the ceremony's joyous ambiance.
Joyful Aisle Walk: Newlyweds Celebrate at Toulouse City Hall Ceremony

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