Wedding Photos of Enchanting

The following “Enchanting” 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 “Enchanting” 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.

In Venice, Italy, a couple dances beneath the iconic arches, their elegant movements and the timeless architecture of the city combining for an unforgettable engagement portrait full of romance and charm.

Portrait Of A Couple Dancing Beneath Iconic Arches Amidst The Timeless Architecture Of Venice Italy

Under the glow of bridge lights and the soft city ambiance in Lisbon, Portugal, a couple shares a tender embrace, their engagement portrait set against the enchanting lights of the city at night.

Portrait Of A Couple In A Tender Embrace Under Enchanting Night City Lights In Lisbon

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The newlyweds share a serene experience under the rising full moon at Villa Biloba in south Dordogne, their couple session illuminated by moonlight for an enchanting feel.

Enchanting Scene Setter Of A Couple Session Under The Rising Full Moon At Villa Biloba

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Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate — The couple shares a romantic kiss under festoon lighting at night, with the groom dipping the bride and a warmly lit tent glowing in the background, creating an enchanting wedding portrait.

At Worcester Lodge Badminton Estate Couple Shares Romantic Kiss Under Festoon Lighting

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A wedding photographer captures heartfelt speeches under a canopy of trees at Woodland Weddings. The enchanting image shows guests listening intently, illuminated by warm strings of lights.

Heartfelt Vows and Golden Light Under the Woodland Canopy

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At a woodland venue in Herefordshire, UK, the photographer captures joyful children leading the bride and her escort beneath a rainbow umbrella and tree canopy, showcasing expert timing and enchanting storytelling.

Enchanting Herefordshire Woodland Wedding: Joyful Children Lead Bride and Escort

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At The Station House, Kilmessan, Ireland, the couple shares their first dance surrounded by guests holding glowing sparklers in celebration.

Couple's Enchanting First Dance Amid Sparkling Celebration at The Station House, Kilmessan

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At Chateau de la Bussière, an enchanting dusk shot captures the illuminated tent from outside. The glow highlights the evening's elegance, with the historic building providing a majestic backdrop in the distance.

Illuminated Tent Highlights Evening Elegance at Chateau de la Bussière

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A couple’s enchanting engagement photoshoot amidst Philadelphia's stunning cherry blossoms along Kelly Drive.

Enchanting Love: Engagement Photoshoot Amidst Philadelphia's Cherry Blossoms Along Kelly Drive

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At Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, a nighttime shot captures the venue's enchanting ambiance, illuminated under a starry sky.

Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel Glows Under Starry Sky

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In São Paulo, a couple enjoys the party beneath streaming lights, creating a lively and enchanting atmosphere.

Couple Celebrates Amid Streaming Lights in São Paulo's Lively Atmosphere

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A couple showcases the engagement ring following the proposal, with the serene Lake Garda and a vibrant sunset as the enchanting backdrop.

Showcasing Engagement Ring by Serene Lake Garda's Vibrant Backdrop

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In Châtel Guyon, a couple celebrates their love with a delicate floral crown, symbolizing the elegance and magic of their unique, upcoming wedding day.

Couple Celebrates with Crown in Châtel Guyon, Symbolizing Wedding Magic

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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. The soft bokeh circles gently frame their warm hug and pleasant expressions, creating a festive and enchanting atmosphere.

Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles Frame Warm Hug | Festive and Enchanting Atmosphere

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At Burwash Manor in Cambridgeshire, the bride and groom stand backlit in a fairy-lit garden during the enchanting blue hour, their silhouettes framed by the warm glow of string lights.

Silhouetted Romance at Burwash Manor: Bride and Groom Enchant in Fairy-Lit Cambridgeshire Garden

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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 Froyle Park, a nighttime portrait features the bride and groom under the gazebo, illuminated by off-camera flash. This lighting creates a romantic ambiance, highlighting their presence against the enchanting evening setting.

Bride and Groom's Romantic Nighttime Gazebo Portrait with Flash at Froyle Park Creates Enchanting Evening Ambiance

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In a London park, an engaged couple shares a gentle embrace framed vertically against a backdrop of blooming flowers. The vibrant blossoms overhead create a romantic and enchanting setting for their portrait.

Engaged Couple in London Park, Gently Embracing in Vertical Frame | Blooming Flowers Overhead Create Romantic, Enchanting Portrait Setting

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In Caminho de Pedras, Rio Grande do Sul, an engaged couple shares a tender kiss bathed in sunlight. Surrounded by round stone walls, the enchanting scene is filled with love and romance.

Engaged Couple Shares Tender Kiss Amidst Stone Walls in Brazil

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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a bride gracefully twirls atop a solitary rock by a pond, in a serene and enchanting scene in the natural landscape.

Bride Gracefully Twirls Atop Solitary Rock by Pond in Serene, Enchanting Acadia National Park Scene, Maine

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A silhouetted couple shares a kiss inside a building in Baltimore, Maryland, enhanced by dramatic lighting and rich colors that create an atmospheric scene.

Dramatic Silhouettes: Couple Shares Enchanting Kiss Amidst Rich Colors and Lighting in Baltimore Setting

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At La Grange aux Fées in Autrans, Isère, France, the bride and groom enjoy a joyful stroll in the rain, walking along the paved drive as a light snowfall adds a touch of wintry charm to the scene.

Bride and Groom Stroll in Rain and Snow at La Grange aux Fées, Autrans, Isère

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At Chateau de Saint-Sixt in Haute-Savoie, a high-angle black and white shot captures the enchanting opening dance, with fog swirling elegantly around the bride and groom's feet.

At Chateau de Saint-Sixt, mist swirls around the couple's feet as they begin their dance.

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At Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland, the bride and groom share an embrace and he lovingly kisses her head, both standing on the iconic tree-lined driveway, surrounded by the enchanting natural archway.

Couple's Heartfelt Moment Captured on Iconic Tree-Lined Driveway at Dark Hedges

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In the streets of Paris, the bride and groom ride together, joyfully traveling to their venue after the ceremony, surrounded by the city's iconic charm and romantic ambiance.

Parisian Romance: A Joyful Journey Through the City of Love

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Against the enchanting backdrop of The Alnwick Treehouse in Northumberland, UK, a couple shares a joyful moment as they raise their glasses in a poignant toast at the conclusion of the speeches.

To Love and Laughter: A Toast at The Alnwick Treehouse

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The Istanbul Technical University serves as the backdrop for this WPJA Spotlight award-winning image, capturing a bride and groom as they pose and kiss beneath the grand stone columns of an Old World building.

Historic Romance: A Kiss Beneath the Columns at Istanbul Technical University

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An image of a newlywed couple dancing in front of the iconic Chateau de Fleury in France, captured during a sunset, has been awarded the WPJA Spotlight for its romantic and enchanting portrayal of the couple's special day.

Sunset Serenade: Enchanting Dance at Chateau de Fleury

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A newlywed couple stands centered in the foreground of a striking image, captured at the tranquil Garré Vineyard in Livermore, CA during the last light of day. Dramatic skies and skillful use of light by the photographer further emphasizes the romance.

Twilight Romance: Love Illuminated at Garré Vineyard

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In this image captured in Montpellier, France, the bride and groom joyfully run through a sparkling exit, earning a WPJA Spotlight award for its beautiful depiction of celebration and love.

Sparkling Departure: A Joyous Celebration in Montpellier

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