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The following “Festivity” 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 “Festivity” 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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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
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In Istanbul, Turkey, the groom's cousins share a sweet dance, a boy and girl holding hands and spinning in joyful circles. This endearing scene captures the warmth and familial spirit of the celebration.
Groom's Cousins Share Sweet Dance, Capturing Familial Warmth at Istanbul Wedding Celebration Scene
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At Stokes Farm Barn in Wokingham, guests relish the challenge of a limbo contest amid the lively evening party. The nighttime setting enhances the joyous and spirited mood of the celebration.
A Stokes Farm Barn in Wokingham challenge of a limbo
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In Paris, the groom, caught in a paparazzi-style flash, takes a swig of champagne straight from the bottle, spilling some onto himself. This candid moment adds a touch of humor and spontaneity to the celebration.
Groom Spills Champagne Taking Swig in Paris, Adding Humor to Wedding Celebration in Paparazzi-Style Flash
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At Hampton Court House in the UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss, captured in a black-and-white image. Surrounded by clapping guests, the moment beautifully highlights the joy and celebration of the occasion.
Bride and Groom's First Kiss at Hampton Court House: Black-and-White Photo Captures Joyful Celebration
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At a wedding in Recanati, during the cake moment, the groom exuberantly sprays champagne as his wife looks on nearby. This lively scene captures the joy and celebratory spirit of the occasion.
Groom Sprays Champagne During Cake Moment at Recanati Wedding, Capturing Joy and Celebration Spirit
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At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride bursts into laughter during the groom's speech. Her joyous reaction adds warmth and humor to the celebratory atmosphere of their wedding.
Bride's Laughter During Groom's Speech Adds Humor and Warmth to Hothorpe Hall Wedding Celebration
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At Kingdom in Kent, UK, a tight shot captures the groom's joyful face as guests reach their hands towards him in a celebratory gesture. This moment highlights the excitement and communal spirit of the occasion.
Groom's Elation Captured Amid Joyous Guest Celebrations at Kingdom in Kent Wedding Ceremony
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At a celebration in Waltham St Lawrence, United Kingdom, a black-and-white action shot captures a bridesmaid energetically enjoying the dancefloor, drink in hand.
Vibrant Bridesmaid Dances with Drink in Hand at Waltham St Lawrence Wedding Celebration, Captured in Monochrome
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At Raffles in Udaipur, India, the couple's celebratory toast amid a dazzling display of fireworks created a spectacular scene. This grand finale of 2024 marked an unforgettable transition into the new year, filled with joy and festivity.
Couple Celebrates with Toast and Fireworks at Raffles Udaipur, Welcoming 2024 in Spectacular Style
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At The Gwen in Chicago, the couple celebrate joyously at the end of their rooftop ceremony, raising their arms overhead in a triumphant and joyful gesture against the city's skyline.
Couple Raises Arms in Joyous Gesture at Rooftop Ceremony Against Chicago Skyline at The Gwen
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At The Exchange wedding venue in downtown Chicago, the bride and groom enjoy a romantic dance during their wedding reception, surrounded by the elegant ambiance and lively atmosphere of the event.
Bride and Groom Share Moment Amidst Elegant Ambiance at The Exchange in Downtown Chicago
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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
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At a reception venue on the Santa Barbara Central Coast, a shot from high above captures a woman cocktail server pouring a drink while hoisted inside a 'lollipop'.
Cocktail Server Pours Drink from High 'Lollipop' at Santa Barbara Central Coast Reception, Captivating Guests
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At a reception venue in Vannes, Lorient, Morbihan, Bretagne, France, the bride shares a warm embrace and receives heartfelt congratulations from guests.
Bride Receives Congratulations From Guests at Vannes, France Reception
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At The Manor House in Littleton, Colorado, a wedding guest energetically does the limbo. The black-and-white action shot captures the lively party atmosphere.
Wedding Guest Energetically Limboes in Black-and-White Photo at The Manor House, Capturing Party Spirit
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At Ruella Bistô in São Paulo, Brazil, the bride shares a joyful dance with her grandmother on the reception floor, surrounded by guests.
Bride Dances Joyfully with Grandmother at Ruella Bistô, São Paulo, Celebrating Amid Cheering Guests
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Outside Limoges City Hall, the newlyweds joyfully exit under a shower of confetti, while their loved ones look on with smiles and cheering, celebrating the happy couple's special day.
Limoges Wedding: Couple Exits City Hall to Cheers, Confetti Shower
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At Le Relais de l'Aurival, the bride makes a spectacular entrance into the dance hall, drawing the guests' attention and admiration. This grand moment signals the start of an unforgettable evening filled with celebration.
Bride's Grand Entrance Captivates Guests at Le Relais de l'Aurival, Kicking Off Unforgettable Celebration
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In front of City Hall in Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac, the newlyweds share a loving kiss. This bubble scene captures the joy and romance of their special day.
Newlyweds Share Romantic Kiss Amid Bubbles at Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac City Hall, Capturing Joyful Celebration
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In a timeless black and white photo outside Slot Zeist, the wedding car drives through the grand iron gates, perfectly centered in the frame, signaling the start of the celebration at the beautiful venue.
Wedding Car Enters Slot Zeist Gates, Beginning Celebration
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At Ruella Bistrô in São Paulo, Brazil, a detail shot captures the moment of the newlyweds' exit, focusing on the groom's foot, the bride's dragging dress, and the guests' feet, all surrounding green leaf confetti scattered on the ground.
Detail Shot of Newlyweds' Steps Among Leaf Confetti at Ruella Bistrô, São Paulo Wedding
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At Wellshire Event Center in Denver, CO, the couple sits happily in chairs. They pose with a caricature artist during their wedding celebration.
Couple Poses Happily with Caricature Artist at Wellshire Event Center Wedding Celebration in Denver, CO
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At the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the bride's skirt twirls around her as she performs a swing dance with her father.
Bride, Father Twirl in Swing Dance at Cambridge Hyatt Regency Wedding
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At Toulouse Haute-Garonne City Hall, the bride and groom celebrate joyfully after saying "yes." They raise their joined hands overhead, with happy faces surrounding them.
Bride and Groom Joyfully Celebrate "Yes" Moment at Toulouse City Hall, Surrounded by Cheerful Faces
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In the Dordogne Valley, a bridesmaid delivers her speech with a unique twist. She holds a hammer in her hand, adding a touch of humor and surprise to the moment.
Bridesmaid Delivers Unique Speech with Hammer in Hand in Dordogne Valley, Adding Humor and Surprise
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At Domaine de Montjoie, a grandma playfully dumps confetti on the groom's head. The outdoor moment is filled with laughter and joy as the celebration continues.
Grandma Playfully Showers Groom with Confetti at Domaine de Montjoie, Sparking Laughter and Joy
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At the Kings Arms Hotel in Christchurch, UK, as the makeup artist puts the finishing touches on the bride, a flower girl enters the room for a cuddle, with a man on the TV in the background seemingly observing the interaction.
Bride's Pre-Wedding Cuddle Interrupted by TV, Flower Girl at Kings Arms Hotel
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At Domaine d'En Galinier, the groom and his friends have a blast with smoky bombs. They run around, creating a lively and colorful scene filled with excitement.
Groom and Friends Revel with Smoke Bombs at Domaine d'En Galin
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At L'aubergade in France, the bride and groom joyfully exit the old-world church, walking under a beautiful flurry of tossed petals, as guests cheer and celebrate their new beginning together.
France Wedding: Couple Exits Church to Petal Shower, Cheers
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