Wedding Photos of Elegant

The following “Elegant” 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 “Elegant” 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 the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures him gently holding her hand to help navigate the steep stairway of the Old World structure, adding a touch of romance and elegance to the picture session.
Couple at Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA, in Engagement Portrait | He Holds Her Hand on Steep Stairway | Old World Structure Adds History & Romance to Session
At Rothamsted Estate in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, a bride and groom share a joyful laugh in front of autumnal trees ablaze with warm orange tones. The country house grounds add an elegant backdrop to this heartwarming photo session.
Bride and Groom to be at Rothamsted Estate, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, Share Joyful Laugh | Autumnal Trees and Country House Provide Warm, Elegant Backdrop
At Raffles Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride is elegantly poised while holding flowers, with sunlight casting a striking pattern that shades one half of her face and illuminates the other, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow.
Bride Poised with Flowers in Captivating Light and Shadow Portrait at Raffles Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
At No. 4 Hamilton Place in London, an off-camera flash expertly illuminates the bride and groom as they pose on the staircase, creating a striking portrait that highlights their elegance amidst the venue's sophisticated backdrop.
Off-Camera Flash Illuminates Bride and Groom in Striking Portrait on Staircase at No. 4 Hamilton Place, London
At Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaosi in Taiwan, the silhouette captures the bride in the foreground and the groom behind her in profile, creating a striking and elegant contrast against the backdrop.
Bride and Groom's Silhouettes Create Striking Contrast in Elegant Portrait at Evergreen Resort Hotel, Taiwan
In Cazorla, Spain, the couple is elegantly seated on the steps outside, beautifully lit by the photographer to enhance the intimate ambiance.
Couple Elegantly Seated on Steps, Intimately Lit for Romantic Portrait in Cazorla, Spain
At Domaine du Petit Malherbes, a black-and-white shot captures the wedding dress elegantly suspended in front of a window. The intricate patterns of a nearby lamp bear a striking resemblance to those on the dress, creating a harmonious scene.
Wedding Dress and Lamp's Patterns in Black-and-White at Domaine du Petit Malherbes
In a backyard in Hammonton, New Jersey, a detail image captures the elegant bridesmaid dresses and vibrant flowers, while the ring bearer joyfully entertains himself, adding a playful and endearing touch to the scene.
Ring Bearer Enjoys Moment Amid Elegant Dresses and Flowers in Hammonton Backyard
At Schloss Romrod, a top-down view captures the bride gracefully descending a spiral staircase. The soft, low light and gentle color palette highlight the details of her dress, creating an elegant and serene visual composition.
Bride Gracefully Navigates Spiral Staircase in Soft Light at Schloss Romrod
At the bride's home in Foggia, Apulia, the bride, dressed in white, is seated and surrounded by her bridesmaids, who are dressed in blue dresses.
Bride in White Surrounded by Bridesmaids in Blue Dresses Creates Elegant Scene at Home in Foggia, Apulia
At Château Pape Clément in Pessac, the bride and groom pose on the staircase, surrounded by the warm tones of the old-world stair landing, creating an elegant and timeless scene.
Bride and Groom Pose Elegantly on Staircase, Embraced by Warm Tones at Château Pape Clément, Pessac
In Zuid Holland, Netherlands, at the home of the bride and groom, a black-and-white over-the-shoulder shot captures the bride as she takes a final look in the mirror after getting ready.
Bride's Final Mirror Check Captured in Black-and-White Over-the-Shoulder Shot at Zuid Holland Home, Netherlands
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a wedding ceremony unfolds with a stunning view of downtown in the background, while glass reflections capture the guests seated.
Milwaukee Wedding: Downtown Views Reflected in Glass During Ceremony
In Paris, Île-de-France, bridesmaids slip on their shoes after a quick, playful dip in the fountain. This lighthearted scene transitions them from carefree fun to elegant dinner festivities.
Bridesmaids Slip on Shoes After Fountain Dip, Transitioning to Dinner Festivities in Paris, Île-de-France
At Asli Tunca Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride is gracefully escorted down the elegant staircase as she makes her entrance.
Bride's Grand Entrance at Istanbul's Asli Tunca Hotel Wedding
At a venue in Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride is elegantly lifted during the first dance on the dancefloor. The beautiful lighting from the spotlights in the background creates a romantic atmosphere for this special moment.
Bride Lifted Elegantly During First Dance in Fribourg Venue, Spotlighting Romantic Wedding Atmosphere
In Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom depart the ceremony amidst a shower of dried petals, illuminated by natural sunlight.
Bride and Groom Depart Ceremony in Fribourg Under Sunlit Petal Shower
At Voco Oxford in the United Kingdom, the bride and groom share an embrace in the gardens, captured in black-and-white with off-centered framing. The composition beautifully highlights the countryside charm surrounding their romantic photo session.
Off-Centered Black-and-White Embrace Captures Bride and Groom at Voco Oxford's Charming Gardens
At Kasteel Ruurlo, the bride and groom walk through tall glass doors. They enter the elegant reception venue, ready to celebrate their wedding party.
Romantic Elegance: Bride and Groom Enter Their Grand Reception at Kasteel Ruurlo's Glass Doors
Outside The Ramble Hotel in Denver, the couple poses against an artful wall that resembles the vibrant colors and patterns of peacock feathers, adding an elegant and creative backdrop to their wedding day portrait.
Couple Poses Against Peacock-Inspired Wall at The Ramble Hotel, Denver Wedding Portrait
At a Santa Barbara Central Coast reception venue, a gymnast dressed elegantly serves a cocktail to a guest while skillfully hanging inside a large, suspended "lollipop," creating a fun and impressive scene of acrobatics and celebration.
Gymnast Serves Cocktail From Lollipop at Santa Barbara Wedding Reception
In an elegant indoor setting at Château de Plantadis, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss at the center of the scene during their secular ceremony, with all their guests seated behind them, witnessing the moment.
Couple's Kiss at Château de Plantadis Ceremony
At Coastal Sol in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, the bride adjusts her hair in front of a floor mirror, focusing on perfecting her look for the day.
Bride Prepares for Coastal Sol Wedding in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
At İstanbul Sheraton Hotel, Turkey, the bride stands in her white bridal gown, beautifully reflected in the mirror. Two additional white garments hang on the all-white wall, creating an elegant and serene composition.
Bride in White Gown and Mirror Image Complement Serene All-White Decor at İstanbul Sheraton Hotel Wedding
In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel, the bride stands against a red brick wall backdrop, beautifully illuminated by the interplay of sun and shadows. She holds her dress train in one hand and looks over her shoulder, her gaze directed downward.
Bride Holds Dress Train, Looks Over Shoulder Against Brick Wall in Cleveland Hotel Wedding Portrait
At Knockholt Church in Kent, UK, the bride arrives amidst wintry weather conditions. A man holds an umbrella to shield her, while another carefully lifts her white dress off the wet ground, ensuring her elegant entrance remains untouched by the weather.
Bride arrives at Knockholt Church in Kent, UK, as a man shields her with an umbrella and another lifts her dress off the wet ground.
In a church in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the couple's celebration is adorned with a regal touch. They wear golden crowns, adding an elegant and symbolic element to their joyous union.
Couple Wears Golden Crowns During Joyous Church Ceremony in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
In a slow shutter black-and-white shot at a wedding in Turin, Italy, the couple stands face to face in the center, while their bridal party flanks them, walking on either side, adding a dynamic and elegant sense of motion to the scene.
Slow Shutter Captures Couple Centered Amidst Moving Bridal Party in Turin, Italy Wedding Scene
At Ashridge House in Bucks, United Kingdom, a timeless black-and-white vertical portrait with natural window light to beautifully highlight the textures of the bride's face and the veil of her wedding dress.
Bride's Grace Illuminated by Natural Window Light at Ashridge House in Bucks, UK
At Château de La Baume in France, a black-and-white detail shot captures the bride and groom seated as they playfully switch to sneakers, adding a touch of casual fun to their elegant attire.
Bride and Groom Share Playful Moment Switching to Sneakers at Château de La Baume

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