Wedding Photos of Head table

The following “Head table” 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 “Head table” 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 Gunnersbury Park in London, a bride kisses the standing groom after his speech, as mothers applaud. The scene includes head table florals in the foreground and overhead foliage and florals in the background.

A Kiss After Kind Words: London Wedding Joy Amidst Floral Beauty and Applause.

At the Four Seasons Bangkok wedding reception, a crying child is carried off near the bride and groom's head table.

Four Seasons Bangkok Wedding: Crying Child Carried Off Near Seated Bride and Groom

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At Scoma's of Sausalito, CA, a black and white detail shot captures the bride adjusting her ring at the head table, highlighting a quiet and personal moment amidst the celebration.

Bride Adjusting Ring at Head Table in Scoma's of Sausalito, CA

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At Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire, the mother and father of the groom sit at the head table, unable to hide their laughter and expressive reactions during the heartfelt and humorous wedding speeches.

Heartfelt Laughter at Tewinbury Farm: Groom's Parents React Expressively to Wedding Speeches in Hertfordshire

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At a reception in Henley on Thames, UK, the emotional father of the bride covers his face while seated at the head table. Family members surround him, adding warmth to this touching moment.

Father of the Bride Honored at Henley on Thames Reception

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At Airlie in Warrenton, VA, the wedding couple shares a laugh during the toasts while seated at the head table. Their joyful reaction adds warmth to the celebratory atmosphere.

Couple's Joyful Moment Warms Airlie Celebration

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At MacCallum House in Mendocino, CA, the bride and groom share laughter and smiles during the toast, surrounded by an extravagant floral setting at the head table. The moment reflects their joy and the celebration's beauty.

Bride and Groom Toast to Joyful Moments at MacCallum House

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At the groom's sister's farmhouse in Viterbo, Lazio, serving as the reception venue, the newlyweds share a kiss while seated at the head table. Surrounding guests continue to dine calmly, adding to the serene and intimate atmosphere of the celebration.

Newlyweds Share Serene Kiss at Viterbo Farmhouse Reception, Enhancing Intimate Atmosphere Amid Dining Guests

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At Silver Knot in Ronan, Montana, a groomsman delivers a heartfelt speech with a microphone during a barn wedding, while the bride and groom sit at the head table, laughing and enjoying the moment with their guests.

Groomsman's Heartfelt Speech Brings Laughter to Ronan Barn Wedding

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New technology at Seerose Resort in Meisterschwanden allows guests to transform subjects into cartoon characters with the Simpsons phone app. A couple poses at the head table, sporting their animated alter egos.

Simpsons-Inspired Magic: Couples Transform into Cartoons at Seerose Resort Wedding Celebration

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At Woodland Weddings, Tring, the groom passionately delivers his speech behind the head table, while the bride beams with a loving smile, captivated by his heartfelt words.

Groom Delivers Passionate Speech as Bride Beams at Woodland Weddings, Tring

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At Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Mountain View, CA, the bride and groom, along with their bridal party, share a joyous moment as they raise their glasses to toast at the head table.

Bride and Groom Share Joyous Toast with Bridal Party at Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Mountain View, CA

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At Château Gassies: The groom leans tenderly toward his bride at the reception head table, their love shining brightly in France, Latresne.

Groom Leans Tenderly Toward Bride at Reception Head Table, Their Love Shining Brightly at Château Gassies in Latresne, France

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Newlyweds share a playful moment at The Barn at Rayne Run in Marion Center, PA, as they nearly spill their drinks while toasting, arms locked in a loving link.

Newlyweds Toast Playful Moments at The Barn at Rayne Run

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An adorable surprise during the wedding ceremony at Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe, CA: an infant joins the bride and groom on stage.

Child joins newlyweds on stage during Tahoe wedding

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At the Socerb Castle in Slovenia, the bride beams with joy as she holds her bouquet while seated at the head table, with her groom standing proudly behind her.

Wedding Bliss at Socerb Castle in Slovenia: Beaming Bride and Proud Groom Take Center Stage

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A heartwarming moment captured at the Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, CA as the bride and groom enjoy their wedding reception, joined by the groom's father delivering a heartfelt speech.

Emotional Speech Brings Joy to Newlyweds at Kohl Mansion Wedding Reception

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The bride and groom share a laugh at the head table during an off-the-cuff best man's speech at St Michael's Manor Hotel in St Albans.

Bride and Groom Share Laughter at St Michael's Manor Wedding

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The groom and bride are seated outside at their head table at Castello di Meleto in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, laughing and looking at each other while their friends give a speech.

Castle Wedding in Tuscany, Italy: Bride and Groom Laughing at Head Table

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The newlywed couple shares a tender kiss while dining at their head table in the Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Italy. Reflective mirror adds a touch of elegance to the moment.

A Touch of Elegance: Newlywed Couple's Tender Moment at Baronesse Tacco in Italy

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Picture of a London wedding at a hotel, capturing a touching moment as the bride's mother lovingly wipes her cheek during the father's speech.

Emotional London Wedding: Mother's Touch as Bride's Father Gives Heartfelt Speech at Hotel

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In this beautiful wedding shot at the District Winery in Washington DC, the bride and groom share a touching moment as they listen to a heartfelt bridesmaid speech. The bridesmaid's shadow, with her microphone, is visible on the wall in the background.

Intimate Wedding Moment Captured at District Winery in Washington DC Highlights Emotional Bridesmaid Speech and Shadow Detail

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A stunning capture taken in Chamonix, French Alps by an award-winning WPJA wedding photographer. The photo shows the pure joy and happiness shared by everyone while the father gives a speech during the dinner reception.

Father's Speech at Chamonix Wedding Reception Evokes Joy and Happiness for All in Attendance

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Capturing the heartfelt and humorous wedding speeches at the stunning Riverlands venue, this candid head table shot showcases the newlyweds and their guests in joyful laughter under the romantic low lighting.

Newlyweds and Guests Share Laughter in Candid Head Table Shot at Riverlands Venue

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Captured at Wortley Hall, this wedding photo showcases the bride and groom at the head table, with the maid of honor giving a speech and the bride sharing a laugh.

Bride and Groom share a laugh at Wortley Hall as Maid of Honor delivers speech!

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Photograph taken at a wedding in Castelvecchio, Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy. The bride and groom sharing a kiss before sitting at their reception table. Perfectly captured moment of love and celebration.

Romantic Kiss in Castelvecchio: Bride and Groom Celebrate Love at Reception Table

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Father and daughter share a heartwarming moment as they hold hands while seated at the head table in a charming wedding venue in Birmingham, UK.

Dad & Daughter ~ Head Table Bonding at Charming Birmingham Wedding

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A bride at her wedding reception at Château de Castelneau, Saint Léon, France, sitting at the head table, attentively listening to a heartfelt speech during the meal.

French Fairytale: Bride Captivated by Heartfelt Speech at Château de Castelneau Reception

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Bride at Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, UK, laughing joyfully during heartfelt wedding day speeches, surrounded by family and friends.

The Joyful Heart: A Bride's Laughter at Cowdray Estate

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An award-winning image captured by an artistic wedding photographer on the British Pullman train in England. The bride and groom playfully hide their faces behind folded paper menus or programs at the head table.

Enigmatic Love: Bride and Groom Concealed on British Pullman Train

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