Wedding Photos of Groom preparations

The following “Groom preparations” 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 “Groom preparations” 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.

At Domaine du Mey in Gers, the groomsmen get ready alongside the groom, sharing camaraderie and excitement as they prepare for the wedding ceremony.

Domaine du Mey, Gers Wedding: Groomsmen Prepare With Groom Before Ceremony

At Château Larteau in Gironde, France, the groomsmen share a moment of camaraderie and laughter with the groom during the wedding preparations.

Château Larteau, Gironde Wedding: Groomsmen Laugh With Groom During Preparations

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Groom ties shoes in dressing room at the Domaine du Beyssac with natural light, and vintage chessboard tiles.

Groom Ties Shoes in Dressing Room with Light, Board Tiles at Domaine du Beyssac

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In Nances, Savoie, France, groom stands in his home, receiving assistance with his tie while preparing for the wedding.

Groom Prepares for Wedding in Nances, Savoie, Receiving Help with Tie

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In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the groom dresses in front of his father during his preparations, captured by a WPJA photographer.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Groom Dresses with Father

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A heartwarming moment captured as a groom and his father prepare for the big day, surrounded by the elegance of Switch House by Cescaphe in Philadelphia.

Groom and Father Share Heartwarming Moment Preparing for Big Day at Elegant Switch House by Cescaphe, Philadelphia

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A photo capturing the preparations of a wedding in Balma, France, featuring the groom and his father-in-law struggling to tie the tie.

Groom and Father-in-Law Struggle to Tie Necktie During Wedding Preparations in Balma, France

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The groom gets ready in his hotel room while being watched by the TV at Hotel d'Aix les Bains.

A Glimpse Behind the Scenes: Hotel d'Aix les Bains Captures Groom's Pre-Wedding Moments

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Award-winning wedding image captures the groom in reflection, donning his shirt at a stunning Chateauroux location in Indre. This artistic shot beautifully showcases the anticipation and preparation on the wedding day.

Reflections of Love: Groom's Anticipation at Chateauroux Wedding Venue

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At Villa Bossi in Varese, Italy, capture the frantic moments of the groom's preparations on his wedding day. Photos show the excitement and anticipation of the groom and his tie situation.

Varese Villa Bossi: Frantic Groom's Preparations captured with Excitement and Anticipation

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Wedding guests carefully adjust the groom's boutonnière at Château-ferme d'Aboncourt, captured by a skilled wedding photographer

Château-ferme d'Aboncourt: Picture-Perfect Wedding Moments with Groom's Boutonnière-Adjustment Splendor

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Groom preparing for his big day at home. He effortlessly styles his hair using a car hubcap held by his friend. Creative and fun wedding moment captured in Moselle.

Moselle's Marvel: A Stylish Groom Puts a Spin on Preparing for His Big Day!

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A pro documentary wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award-winning image at Domaine de Birbes in Occitanie, France. The groom, surrounded by his best men, bursts into laughter after spotting a second bottle of alcohol during their preparations.

Laughter and Revelry: Groom's Joyous Discovery at Domaine de Birbes, Occitanie

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A groomsman multitasks by ironing his tie while wearing it, during the groom's morning preparations at Barberstown Castle

Groomsmen's Iron Will: Multitasking Groomsman Tackles Tie and Prepares

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In this award-winning wedding photo, taken at a hotel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the groom is seen tying the bow tie of his best man, while another best man takes care of tying the bow tie for the groom's son in the background.

Blending Bonds: A Hotel Wedding in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reveals a Touching Display of Brotherhood

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Wedding photographer captures the special moment of two men getting ready for the big day by photographing them putting on their shoes at Planchevienne Castle in Magny-cours. Image wins WPJA honor award.

Candid Embrace: Capturing Love's Solemnity at Planchevienne Castle

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A professional wedding photographer captured this prestigious WPJA Honor Award image in London, England. The groom's focused expression adds a unique touch to this memorable moment at home.

London's Finest: A Focused Groom's Edge - A WPJA Honor Award Documentary

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The wedding photojournalist at Fleurance, Gers, France captured a heartwarming moment of the groom embracing his daughter as he prepared for his big day

In Fleurance, Gers, France, a heartwarming moment of the groom embracing his daughter as he readied for his wedding

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The groom lends a hand to his best man, adding a unique touch to the wedding in Mönchengladbach with liquor bottles in the foreground

The groom assists his best man with his tux tie, while liquor bottles are visible in the foreground

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The groom and groomsmen getting ready for the ceremony and long day ahead of them

The groom and his entourage primped and preened, preparing for a memorable and momentous marriage celebration

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At Wasserschloss Hackhausen, Solingen, the groom is preparing for his momentous wedding ceremony in a black and white scene, with double mirrors

Solingen's Wasserschloss Hackhausen: Groom prepares for wedding in black & white with double mirrors

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At Mas de la Mourade, Preparations for the groom, learning online to fold handkerchief for pocket

Mas de la Mourade: Groom's handkerchief pocket square folding lessons online

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At Capella Bangkok, Dressing time for the groom behind diffused glass doors

The groom was getting ready for the wedding ceremony behind diffused glass doors

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Best wedding photography from Lyon, France of the Groom wearing his suit

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French groom getting ready at the Hôtel la Mirande in Avignon

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Marion MA, private house wedding photography created as the groom helps his Dad

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IT wedding photography from Bergamo of the groom getting ready

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Noord Brabant wedding photography of the groom getting ready with family

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Germany wedding photo from Frankfurt of the Grooms Getting Ready

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