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The following “Church ceremony” 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.

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Some of the “Church ceremony” 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.

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During the church ceremony, a young family member moves about while his father gently gestures for him to be quiet, capturing a candid and tender moment of parenting during the wedding.
Father Gestures For Son To Be Quiet During Church Ceremony Wedding
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At the church in Ars-en-Ré, France, the bridal procession enters the sanctuary, marking the formal and emotional beginning of the wedding ceremony.
Ars-en-Ré Church Wedding: Bridal Procession Enters Sanctuary For Ceremony Beginning
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At the church in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France, the newlyweds exit to lively Ricchi e Poveri music, captured from a dramatic low and wide camera angle.
Rennes, Brittany Church Wedding: Newlyweds Exit To Ricchi e Poveri Music, Dramatic Angle
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At the chapel in Haras Santa Lucia, Buenos Aires, the couple’s son waits for his cue to bring the rings forward, with the bride and groom softly blurred in the foreground.
Haras Santa Lucia Chapel, Buenos Aires Wedding: Son Waits To Bring Rings Forward
Buenos Aires Wedding MomentHaras Santa LuciachapelBuenos Airesside by sidehigh anglechurch ceremony
Bride and her father share a moment walking down the aisle at Emory Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bride And Father Share Emotional Aisle Walk At Emory Presbyterian Church In Atlanta
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At a church in Lyon, during a ceremony, a baby playfully puts his fingers in the bride’s eyes, adding a humorous and candid touch to the wedding.
Lyon Church Wedding: Baby Playfully Pokes Bride’s Eyes During Ceremony
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Jaén, Spain: A silent tear falls at Ermita Virgen de Linarejos.
Jaén, Spain: Silent Tear Falls at Wedding in Ermita Virgen de Linarejos Church
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French couple hugging their children during church wedding in Moselle.
French Couple Embraces Their Children During Heartwarming Church Wedding in Moselle, France
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The ceremony at The Church in Adligenswil, Switzerland, reflected in a mirror below the main scene.
Ceremony at The Church in Adligenswil, Switzerland, Reflected in Mirror Below Main Scene
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A WPJA wedding photo: In a church ceremony in Zuid Holland, Netherlands, young bridesmaids are seen laying on the floor.
Zuid Holland Church: Young Bridesmaids on Floor
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Father and daughter share a quiet moment reading a book at the back of Assumption Roman Catholic Church during wedding.
Father and Daughter Share Quiet Reading Moment During Wedding Ceremony
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A joyful couple gently nuzzles in the aisle of Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue, PA, beginning their wedding ceremony.
Joyful Couple Nuzzles in Assumption Church Aisle, Wedding Ceremony Begins in Bellevue
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A young wedding guest sits quietly, distracted and occupied with a toy, during the ceremony at Temple Church, London, UK.
Innocent Distraction: Young Guest Engrossed with Toy During Temple Church Ceremony
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At a Fribourg, Switzerland church ceremony, the reluctant ring bearer is humorously replaced by his father, who playfully imitates him.
Reluctant Ring Bearer Humorously Replaced by Father at Fribourg Church Ceremony
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At a Cleveland, Ohio wedding ceremony, the ring bearer hesitates midway down the aisle, uncertain, while guests watch curiously.
Hesitant Ring Bearer Pauses Mid-Aisle Under Curious Guest Gazes
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Child in a French church, Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, watching behind him during a wedding.
Curious Child in French Church, Tarn-et-Garonne, Watching Behind During a Wedding in Occitanie
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At Schloss Ort in Gmunden, Austria, the bride and groom share a heartfelt moment as they video call their parents, who were unable to travel, ensuring they're part of the joyous celebration.
Heartfelt Video Call Keeps Parents Close: Bride and Groom Connect at Schloss Ort Wedding in Austria
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At the Santa Rita church in Milan, Italy, the newlyweds are showered with rice and petals as they exit the church. A beautiful tradition captured in this photo.
Joyful Exit: Newlyweds Showered with Rice and Petals at Santa Rita Church in Milan
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While the couple's union was being blessed in the traditional ceremony, a curious little girl watched with awe and wonder in Charentay.
Curious Girl Watches as Couple's Union is Blessed in Charentay Church Ceremony
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A wedding ceremony at Valley Presbyterian Church in scenic Portola Valley, California, complete with a wooden backdrop.
Charming Wedding Ceremony at Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley, California
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Pews for Paws: A family's beloved dog attends a wedding ceremony at Church in Bra, located in Cuneo, Italy.
Cherished family dog joins wedding ceremony at Church in Bra, Cuneo.
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This artistically framed vert shot captures the bride and groom in a breathtaking church setting in Angers, France.
Artistically Framed Bride and Groom in Angers Church
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A picture of the bride and groom walking out of their ceremony at Stanford Memorial Church, with stunning architecture serving as the backdrop.
Bride and Groom Walk Out of Ceremony at Stanford Memorial Church with Stunning Architecture Backdrop
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At a church in Charolles, Burgundy, France, a tender photo captures a baby in the background, listening intently to the ceremony from the wings while being held by a man.
Tender Photo Captures Baby Listening Intently to Ceremony from the Wings, Held by a Man at Church in Charolles, Burgundy, France
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A father proudly gazes at his daughter at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan before giving her hand to the groom on their wedding day.
A Heartwarming Moment at Detroit's Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
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Amidst a backdrop of historic swords and a joyful crowd, a French groom lovingly dips his bride for a kiss at the church exit on their wedding day
French Newlyweds Embrace in Front of Historic Swords
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Varese - Bored Kids at Church: Young attendees appear uninterested in the indoor wedding ceremony at a church in Busto Arsizio.
A Candid Look at Bored Youth at a Busto Arsizio Church Wedding in Varese
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In this wedding photo, newly married couple receives blessings at a church in Pierrefeu-du-Var, PACA, France as their 2-year-old son sits in between them.
PACA Church Becomes Symbol of Love as Newlyweds and Son Receive Blessings in Wedding Photo
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In the serene setting of St. Michael's Convent, young flower girls engage in a quiet conversation during the ceremony
Flower girls bond in the tranquil atmosphere of St. Michael's Convent wedding
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Amid the excitement of a Chicago wedding, the bride takes a brief break to check her phone before making her grand entrance into a stunning church ceremony
Bride Takes a Moment to Connect amidst Bustle of Chicago Wedding
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