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The following “Festive” 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 “Festive” 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 Lizeray, the photographer captures the newlyweds launching the cocktail hour by pouring a tower of glasses, expertly freezing the festive spirit and sparkling excitement of this celebratory tradition.
Newlyweds Pour Tower Of Glasses To Launch Cocktail Hour At Lizeray Festive Celebration
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At Château Gassies in Bordeaux, the photographer captures the lively arrival of witnesses at the evening celebration, beautifully highlighting anticipation, joyful welcomes, and expert timing in a festive atmosphere.
Lively Witnesses Arrive For Evening Celebration At Château Gassies Bordeaux Amid Anticipation And Joyful Welcomes
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In Barrington Hills, IL, the groom arrives at the wedding ceremony during the vibrant baraat procession. Surrounded by lively music, dancing, and celebration, his entrance marks a joyful and colorful start to the festivities.
Celebration in Motion: Barrington Hills Baraat
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After cutting the cake at Tenuta Monticello, the groom drinks sparkling wine directly from the bottle. This celebratory act captures a moment of spontaneous fun and joy during the wedding reception.
Groom Celebrates With Sparkling Wine Straight From The Bottle After Cake Cutting At Tenuta Monticello
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At Coed Weddings in Cowbridge, Wales, the groom showers the bride with confetti. The joyous moment is filled with laughter as petals from a basket fly through the air.
Groom Showers Bride With Confetti At Coed Weddings, Cowbridge
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At the Sanguinet town hall, the bride and groom are surrounded by members of a hockey club. They walk through an arch of sticks, capturing a joyous community celebration in Landes, France.
Bride and Groom Walk Through Hockey Stick Arch in Joyful Sanguinet Town Hall Celebration, Landes, France
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At Quinta Largo da Vila in Portugal, champagne is poured into a tower of glasses. The festive moment captures the joyous mess of a wedding celebration.
Champagne Cascades Down Glass Tower in a Joyous Wedding Celebration at Quinta Largo da Vila, Portugal
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In Kaifeng, China, a father decorates a room with traditional Chinese "double happiness" characters. He prepares the space for the wedding celebration.
Father Prepares Wedding Room With Traditional Double Happiness Decorations for Celebration in Kaifeng, China
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In Charente, a grandmother drinks champagne. This joyful and festive moment captures her participation in the wedding celebrations.
Grandmother Joyfully Raises a Glass of Champagne During Festive Wedding Celebrations in Charente, France
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Outside the town hall in Léojac near Montauban, the newlyweds are celebrated as they exit after their civil ceremony.
Newlyweds Joyfully Celebrated as They Exit Town Hall After Civil Ceremony in Léojac Near Montauban
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At Villa Malliana in Almenno San Bartolomeo, Bergamo, Italy, the bride joyfully tosses her bouquet under a vivid blue sky. Surrounded by enthusiastic friends, the moment radiates excitement, fun, and anticipation during this beloved wedding tradition.
Bride Joyfully Tosses Her Bouquet Beneath Blue Skies, Surrounded by Excited Friends at Villa Malliana, Bergamo
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In Malcantone, Mantova, Italy, the newlyweds embrace joyfully as they exit the ceremony. Surrounded by friends and family, they are showered with a final burst of rice.
Newlyweds Embrace Amid a Joyful Shower of Rice Surrounded by Loved Ones in Malcantone, Mantova
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In Rosario, Argentina, the groom exuberantly sprays a bottle of champagne while the bride, laughing and shyly stepping aside on the right, creates a lively and joyful celebration moment.
Groom Sprays Champagne With Joy as Laughing Bride Steps Aside During Lively Celebration in Rosario, Argentina
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At Hotel Omni Mont Royal in Montreal, QC, Canada, the groom’s parents enthusiastically join the dance floor, sharing joyful moves and celebrating alongside the newlyweds.
Groom’s Parents Join the Dance Floor With Joyful Moves at Hotel Omni Mont Royal, Montreal, Canada
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San Francisco wedding reception with joyful guests dancing energetically under vibrant, colorful lights, capturing lively celebration and festive atmosphere.
Joyful Guests Dance Energetically Under Vibrant Lights at Lively San Francisco Wedding Reception
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During the Ji'an wedding customs, everyone scrambles for red envelopes in the bride's hand, creating a festive and lively scene.
Ji'an Wedding: Scramble for Red Envelopes
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Newlyweds at home in Shanghai, China, celebrate joyfully with friends, confetti falling, and festive red “We’re getting married” signs.
Newlyweds Celebrate Joyfully with Friends and Festive Red Signs in Shanghai Home
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In Istanbul, Turkey, a bridal portrait beautifully captures her surrounded by hanging lanterns in a variety of colors, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Lantern-Lit Elegance: Vibrant Bridal Portrait Amid Colorful Festival in Istanbul, Turkey
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At The Jolly Gardener in Vauxhall, London, the couple celebrates by the River Thames, surrounded by a shower of confetti, adding a festive and joyful touch to the riverside scene.
Confetti Bliss: Riverside Celebration by the Thames at The Jolly Gardener Wedding
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At the Please Touch Museum, the bride and her bridesmaids sit on a couch, joyfully popping colorful confetti.
Bride And Bridesmaids Joyfully Pop Colorful Confetti On Couch At Please Touch Museum
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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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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. Soft bokeh circles against a red background gently frame their warm hug in a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles on Red Background Frame Warm Hug | Festive, Holiday Atmosphere
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In Hamilton, Montana, the bride joyfully embraces a mountain goat's head on the dance floor at the reception venue, capturing a unique moment during the wedding celebration.
Bride Shares a Joyful Dance with Mountain Goat Décor in Hamilton, Montana
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In Bozeman, Montana, the bride dances energetically with two friends as a live band performs behind the during the wedding celebration. Clumpner, of Montana, is a wedding photographer for
Bride and Friends Rock the Dance Floor with Live Band
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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
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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
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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
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At Capela dos Milagres, a fun moment of celebration unfolds during the party. The scene captures the joy of the couple holding large photos of their faces.
Joyous Celebration with Personalized Props at Capela dos Milagres
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At The Priory Barn in Hitchin, UK, the bride and groom walk past a mini vintage wedding car as they enter the barn for their reception. The scene combines classic charm with festive anticipation.
Newlyweds Pass Classic Car En Route to Priory Barn Reception
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At a reception venue in Krakow, Malopolskie, a couple shares a passionate kiss at their table while other guests laugh and enjoy the celebration around them.
Passionate Moment Amidst Joyful Wedding Celebration in Małopolska
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