Wedding Photos of Lawn

The following “Lawn” 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 “Lawn” 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 Quinta da Eira in Penafiel, Portugal, children joyfully jump onto their dad’s belly as he lies on his back in the grass during their aunt’s wedding, capturing playful family interactions in the scenic northern Portuguese countryside.

Children Jump Playfully Onto Dad’s Belly In The Grass At Quinta Da Eira During Aunt’s Wedding Festivities, Surrounded By Lush Portuguese Countryside And Joyful Family Interaction

Bridal party portrait on the lawn at Foxie House in Sandwich, MA, styled with playful energy and creative composition, showcasing unique perspectives and joyful celebration.

Playful Creative Wedding Bridal Party Portrait On Lawn At Foxie House Sandwich MA Showcasing Joyful Celebration

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Couple leaving their wedding ceremony at Aska Farms in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Newlyweds Embark On A Joyful Journey From Their Charming Blue Ridge Wedding Ceremony

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At Chateau de Quesmy, witnesses play a game outside, using a bridesmaid’s back as a writing desk. The photographer’s creative timing highlights the spontaneous fun and camaraderie of the wedding celebration.

Bridesmaid’s Back Becomes Desk: Playful Wedding Game at Chateau de Quesmy Celebration

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At Chateau de Malliac, Condom, France, guests crowd-surf on the grass during a lively “paquebot.” The photographer’s skill captures the energy and exuberance of this unique overhead celebration.

Guests Crowd-Surf Grass During Lively Paquebot: Exuberant Malliac Chateau Wedding Celebration

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A touching WPJA contest image from a Lisbon reception captures the bride’s daughter in awe of her mother’s wedding dress, highlighting the photographer’s moment-capturing and storytelling abilities.

Lisbon Wedding Reception: Bride’s Daughter Gazes in Awe at Mother’s Stunning Dress

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At Highland Lodge in Greensboro, Vermont, the photographer captures the bride and groom’s joyful post-ceremony reactions on the grass, holding hands, with radiant expressions, highlighting expert timing and genuine emotion.

Highland Lodge Newlyweds’ Joyful Grassside Moment Captured with Genuine Emotion and Timing

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At The Intervale in Burlington, Vermont, the photographer captures the bride playing soccer with guests on the grass, red barn and silo in view, expertly highlighting celebration and lively outdoor interaction.

Barnside Bliss: Bride's Spirited Soccer Match, Laughter, and Lively Celebration

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BOSTON — A couple sits closely on a park bench at Christian Herter Park, their joyful connection highlighted by the lush, green backdrop..

Christian Herter Park Engagement: A Joyful Boston Couple's Connection

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Black and white solo portrait of the bride on the grass by trees at Domaine du Rodier, Castelnau-Montratier, France.

Black and White Solo Portrait of Bride on Grass by Trees at Domaine du Rodier

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At Nora Buri Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand, a wedding takes place on the lawn with a stunning beach backdrop. A low-angle shot captures petals on the grass, with the couple facing each other at the altar.

Love blossoms on the lawn, beach whispers romance, petals paint the path as hearts unite in Koh Samui.

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At Clanard Court Hotel, the bride shares a tender morning moment with her daughter during wedding preparations before the ceremony.

Bride's Tender Embrace with Daughter at Clanard Court Wedding Morning Preparations

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At Les Champs Delaunay, the groom adds a humorous twist to the tradition by throwing a sausage for the unmarried men. This playful moment adds a touch of fun and laughter to the celebration.

At Les Champs Delaunay, the groom humorously throws a sausage to the unmarried men, adding fun and laughter to the celebration and putting a playful twist on tradition.

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At Burley Manor, young lads engage in a game of croquet on the lawn. With mallets in hand, they add a playful and traditional touch to the party atmosphere.

At Burley Manor, young lads play croquet on the lawn, their mallets adding a playful, traditional touch to the party atmosphere.

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Adorable wedding day moment in Grange de Fontenay, France, with a child playfully impersonating a dog while sitting outdoors on the lawn.

Child's Playful Antics on Lawn at Grange de Fontenay

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Wedding couple performing a traditional German log sawing ceremony on the lawn at Haut Bois Normand in Eastman, Quebec.

Log Sawing Ceremony at Haut Bois Normand Wedding

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Amidst the beautiful grounds of Stowe VT's Topnotch Resort, this newlywed bride shares a playful moment with her dapper four-legged friend, preserved in the candid style of a WPJA wedding photojournalist.

Newlywed Bride Shares Playful Moment with Her Dog at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, VT

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In Hertfordshire, UK, during the lively confetti toss, a full basket's worth of colorful confetti is joyfully aimed toward the bride's face, creating a playful and cheerful scene on the lawn.

Bride Playfully Showered with Basket of Confetti During Toss on Lawn in Hertfordshire, UK

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In Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the couple happily walks through a path lined with cheering guests after the ceremony.

Couple Happily Walks Through Path Lined with Cheering Guests After Ceremony in Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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A heartwarming moment as the bride's mom guides her on the grass, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of Pen Ryn River's Edge in Bensalem, PA.

Bride's Mom Helps w Dress on Lawn | Pen Ryn River's Edge in Bensalem, PA

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The intricate details of a bride's dress on the lawn at the Alte Schlossfabrik in Solingen. Close-up in black and white.

Close-Up of Bride's Dress on Lawn at Alte Schlossfabrik, Solingen

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A wide overview shot at Pennard House, Somerset, captures wedding guests enjoying a drinks reception on the lawn near the trees.

Pennard House Lawn: Guests Celebrate Love Amidst Somerset's Green Embrace

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A joyful image captured at Monkton Barn, as the bridesmaids line up with their bouquets and share a laugh on the lawn.

Joyful Moment at Monkton Barn: Bridesmaids Line Up with Bouquets and Share a Laugh on the Lawn

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At a reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France, the bride and groom participate in the tradition of sawing a tree trunk together during the cocktail hour.

Bride and Groom Embrace Tradition by Sawing Tree Trunk at Paris Reception, Île-de-France

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VERDUN, France - Guests at a wedding in Verdun, France take pictures before the ceremony.

Guests Photograph Cherished Memories at a Verdun Wedding

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LOIRET, CENTRE-VAL DE LOIRE - Newlyweds celebrate their special day at a reception venue in Loiret with a playful wool ball toss by children on the grass lawn.

Capturing Memories: Children's Game Adds Fun to Loiret Wedding Celebration

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A joyful grandfather takes a serene pause on the lush lawn at Owlpen Manor in the Cotswolds during the drinks reception.

Grandfather's Blissful Respite on the Grounds of Owlpen Manor for Cotswolds Wedding Drinks Reception

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Bridesmaids Battle for Bouquet Glory at Destination Wedding in France

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At Les gites du Cruzeau, the groom gracefully navigates over his two best men in a playful moment captured during their group photo on the lawn.

Group Wedding Portrait: Groom and Best Men Playfully Pose at Les Gites du Cruzeau

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In Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, an outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on a grassy area with an old-world building in the background.

Charming Outdoor Ceremony Unfolds on Lush Lawn with Historic Building Backdrop in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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