Wedding Photos of Joyful

The following “Joyful” 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 “Joyful” 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 Allan Bank in Cumbria, England, a detail shot captures a page boy in checkered Vans shoes as he pets a dog, highlighting the sweet interaction and adding a playful touch to the scene.
Page Boy in Checkered Vans Shoes Pets Dog in Playful Detail at Allan Bank
At Jagdhaus Im Kühl in Iserlohn, Germany, the groom lifts the bride off the ground as they pose face to face on a wooded trail.
Groom Lifts Bride in Joyful Pose on Wooded Trail at Jagdhaus Im Kühl in Iserlohn, Germany
In the garden of a castle in Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom share a joyful laugh together during their outdoor couple session, basking in the warm sunshine.
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Laugh in Garden Couple Session, Basking in Warm Sun at Fribourg Castle
In Provence, France, a skilled wedding photographer captures a couple's joyful celebration, expertly framing the scene to highlight the essence of romance in the picturesque setting, reminiscent of Italian charm and elegance.
Photographer Captures Couple's Joyful Celebration Amidst Provence's Romantic Scenery, Evoking Italian Elegance and Charm
In Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, an engaged couple stands on lush green grass. The backdrop of a charming house and winding road enhances the joyful scene.
Engaged Couple Celebrates Amidst Scenic Rio Grande do Sul Landscape
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
At The Lion Inn in Chelmsford, UK, the groom shares a joyful dance with his young son during the wedding reception. The heartfelt moment highlights the family celebration's warmth.
Father-Son Dance: Heartfelt Celebration Unfolds at The Lion Inn
In Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, a couple stands on the cobblestones of Prince Street, both wearing rainbow sunglasses, adding a playful touch to the historic setting.
Playful Charm: Couple in Rainbow Sunglasses Adds Colorful Twist to Historic Prince Street in Old Town Alexandria
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
At Écuries de la Tour in Mondonville, Haute-Garonne, the bride and her two sisters share smiles and laughter during wedding preparations. This joyful moment reflects their close bond and excitement.
Bride Shares Laughter with Sisters at Écuries de la Tour
At Camp Katur in Yorkshire, England, young wedding guests joyfully play with bubbles. The playful scene adds a touch of delight to the celebration.
Young Guests Bring Playful Joy to Camp Katur Wedding
At St. Peter's Church in Guernsey, a black-and-white shot captures the bride, her father, and bridesmaids sharing a laugh as they enter. The scene, set in an old-world setting, highlights the joy and anticipation of the moment.
Entering with Laughter: Bride, Father, and Bridesmaids Share Joy at St. Peter's Church
In Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, two flower dudes entertain the crowd with a fun show beneath the trees, just before the bride makes her entrance down the aisle.
Flower Dudes Delight Guests in Wisconsin Dells Before Bride's Grand Entrance
At a private residence in Westport, CT, the bride prepares for her wedding with family nearby, while a little girl in a white dress spins joyfully in the foreground. The scene captures a blend of excitement and familial warmth.
Bride Readies Amid Familial Warmth and Twirling Joy in Westport
At Tanglewood in Lenox, MA, the bride is joyfully lifted into the air during the reception on a lively dance floor. The festive party scene captures the exuberance and celebration of the evening.
Bride Joyfully Lifted at Tanglewood Reception in Lenox, Highlighting Exuberant Wedding Celebration Scene
At The Barn at Boyden Farm in Cambridge, VT, the groom's family, seated in the front row, all share a joyful laugh during the wedding ceremony.
Groom's Family Shares Joyful Laugh at Vermont Barn Wedding Ceremony
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
In Foca, Turkey, the bride kicks off the celebration by dancing alone on the dance floor, arms overhead, ready to get the party started.
Bride's Solo Dance Kicks Off Foca, Turkey Wedding Celebration
At Eton College Chapel, the bride laughs wildly while holding the groom as they walk through a jubilant flurry of confetti. This joyful moment captures the exuberance and delight of their celebration.
Bride Laughs Wildly Amid Confetti Flurry with Groom at Eton College Chapel, Celebrating Exuberant Wedding Joy
In Fribourg, Switzerland, at the ceremony, the bride and groom share a kiss. This tender moment marks the beginning of their journey as a married couple, celebrated by the joyful presence of their guests.
Bride and Groom Share Tender Kiss at Fribourg Ceremony, Celebrating Start of Marriage with Joyful Guests
In Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom depart the ceremony amidst a shower of dried petals, illuminated by natural sunlight.
Bride and Groom Depart Ceremony in Fribourg Under Sunlit Petal Shower
At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss beneath a full canopy of trees, surrounded by the beauty of the woods and their guests.
Bride, Groom's First Kiss Under Trees at Hothorpe Hall Wedding
At Kingdom in Kent, UK, the bride and groom joyfully open a bottle of champagne, sending its contents spraying into the air and creating a lively scene that partially obscures them and their bridal party flanking them.
Lively Celebration: Champagne Showers Envelop Bride, Groom, and Bridal Party at Kingdom in Kent, UK Wedding
In Châteauroux, children joyfully toss confetti in front of the church, adding a festive and playful touch to the occasion. This scene captures the exuberance and innocence of the young participants in the celebration.
Children Joyfully Toss Confetti Outside Church in Châteauroux, Adding Festive Charm to Wedding Celebration
In Signes (Var), the bride smiles joyfully as she throws her bouquet, while the girls eagerly reach out, hoping to catch it in a fun and lively scene.
Joyful Bride Tosses Bouquet in Signes, France, to Eager Friends
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
A group of bridesmaids in colorful dresses at Blackstone Rivers Ranch smile and gasp with excitement as they see the bride enter the room just before the wedding ceremony. The room is full of happiness and anticipation.
Bridesmaids Gasp, Smile at Bride's Reveal Before Blackstone Rivers Ranch Wedding
At Colorado's Blackstone Rivers Ranch, the bride and groom are joyfully lifted into the air. They celebrate the Hora dance at their wedding reception.
Bride and Groom Joyfully Lifted During Hora Dance at Blackstone Rivers Ranch Wedding Reception

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