Wedding Photos of Maid of honor

The following “Maid of honor” 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 “Maid of honor” 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 the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago, IL, the maid of honor assists the bride in putting on her veil. The moment is captured in a black-and-white shot.

Chicago Ritz-Carlton First Look: Bride and Groom's Joyful Smiles Captured in Timeless Black and White.

At the Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the groom tears up during the maid of honor speech delivered by his new sister-in-law.

Tears of Joy in Maine: Brother-in-Law's Heartfelt Speech Moves Groom at Coastal Wedding.

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At the reception venue in Poitiers, Vienne, the bride gets dressed with the help of her maid of honor, capturing a tender moment of friendship and anticipation before the wedding ceremony.

Bride Dressing with Maid of Honor in Poitiers

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At the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, IL, the Maid of Honor assists the bride with her dress, set against the intricate floor pattern, highlighting a moment of care and elegance.

Maid of Honor Adjusts Bride's Dress at Waldorf Astoria

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At the Mountain Top Inn and Resort in Chittenden, Vermont, the Maid of Honor attentively straightens the bride's train, ensuring it falls perfectly.

Maid of Honor's Care: Perfecting Bride's Train at Mountain Top Inn Wedding in Chittenden, Vermont

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In Paris, Île-de-France, during the outdoor ceremony, the little maid of honor watches with curiosity as the bride and groom exchange wedding rings. Her eager interest adds a sweet and endearing touch to the formal proceedings.

Little Maid of Honor Curiously Watches Ring Exchange, Adding Sweet Touch to Paris Outdoor Ceremony

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In the streets of Paris, Île-de-France, right after the ceremony, the bride and her maid of honor share an emotional hug, surrounded by the guests.

Paris Bride, Maid of Honor Share Emotional Hug After Ceremony

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In sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, the bride and her maid of honor joyfully hurry down the sidewalk, laughter echoing as they make their way to the wedding ceremony under the sun.

Bride and Maid of Honor Rush to Ceremony in Sunny Scottsdale, Arizona

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In a charming backyard in Hammonton, New Jersey, the maid of honor begins to cry, moved by the emotional sight of the bride walking down the aisle at the wedding.

Maid of Honor Tears Up as Bride Walks Down Aisle in Hammonton, New Jersey Backyard Wedding

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A curious child watches as the bride and her bridesmaids act differently than usual, puzzled by the events unfolding at the beautiful Giardini Naxos in Sicily.

Intrigued Kid Observes Bride & Bridesmaids at Sicilian Venue

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In Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France, the bride's maid of honor, caught in a perfect reflective moment, applies her makeup at the salon where the bride is getting ready, creating an absolutely symmetrical mirrored image on each side of the frame.

Bride's Maid of Honor Applies Makeup in Symmetrical Mirrored Image at Salon in Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France

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Best man and maid of honor walking down the grass aisleway in a lively entrance at Orangerie des Demoiselles wedding ceremony - captured by an expert photographer.

Candid Shot of Best Man and Maid of Honor's Lively Walk Down the Aisle at Orangerie des Demoiselles

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The Maid of Honor gives a toast to the bride at Inn at Manchester in Vermont, captured through window panes.

Maid of Honor Toast at Vermont Inn | Captured Through Panes

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Capturing a beautiful moment at the stunning Koh Koon Villa in Koh Samui, Thailand. The bride, groom, and maid of honor share a heartfelt hug during the maid of honor's speech, a cherished memory captured by an award-winning WPJA photographer.

Intimate Embrace at Koh Koon Villa: Memories Shared during Maid of Honor's Speech at Thailand Destination Wedding Captured on Camera

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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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Emotional Maid of Honor sheds tears during heartfelt wedding ceremony at Secrets Akumal in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Tears of Love: Emotional Maid of Honor at Secrets Akumal

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Tears of Love: Emotional Maid of Honor at Secrets Akumal

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In a joyful Chicago wedding reception, an excited tattooed bride reacts to a heartfelt speech from her maid of honor. This image has been recognized and awarded by the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).

WPJA Accolade for Emotional Chicago Bride Reacting to Maid of Honor's Speech

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The Moselle bride's final touch of makeup, assisted by her maid of honor, her mother applying lotion to her arm, and her father putting on his shoes while sitting on the toilet

The Multitasking Moselle Bride and her Unconventional Wedding Preparations

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A powerful moment captured by a talented wedding photographer at The Refinery, Perona Farms in Andover, New Jersey. The maid of honor and the bride both wiping away tears during the outdoor ceremony amidst a beautiful backdrop of green foliage.

Emotions Unveiled: Maid of Honor and Bride in Tears at The Refinery, Perona Farms

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A heartwarming detail captured at Residence House Ruse Boutique Hotel in Ruse, Bulgaria. The maid of honor gracefully helps the bride with her elegant wedding gown.

Graceful Maid of Honor Assists Bride with Elegant Wedding Gown at Residence House Ruse Boutique Hotel in Bulgaria

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In this documentary wedding image at Residence House Ruse Boutique Hotel, Ruse, Bulgaria, the Maid of Honour is seen assisting the Bride with her wedding shoes

Capturing the Tender Touch: A Timeless Moment at Residence House Ruse Boutique Hotel

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In preparation for the wedding in Cleveland, Ohio, the maid of honor takes care of even the smallest details, making sure the bride smells fresh by spraying deodorant under her raised arms

Maid of Honor's Touch: Ensuring Unforgettable Moments with Freshness!

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In a joyful moment at a wedding in Milpitas, California, the bride lovingly embraces her maid of honor

Cherished Affection: A Beautiful Bride's Heartfelt Embrace Captured on Film

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At The Woods at Eisler Farms in Butler, PA, the groom tenderly kissed the bride's shoulder as she became emotional during her maid of honor's speech

The groom kissed the bride's shoulder tenderly at The Woods at Eisler Farms, Butler, PA

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A wedding photojournalist captured this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo of the bride getting ready with her two daughters and maid of honor in the forest location in Lille, Nord.

Bride's Preparations with Daughters and Maid of Honor in Lille, Nord

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A guest enjoys a drink as the bride and maid of honor share a heartfelt hug at Dalyan Bungalow in Muğla, Turkey. This award-winning image captures an outdoor wedding celebration.

Cheers and Embrace: A Picture-Perfect Wedding at Dalyan Bungalow, Muğla, Turkey

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The bride's maid of honor was helping her prepare for the big day as she sat, getting ready for the Fox Hotel Wedding Hall in Kutno, Poland

The bride's maid of honor lovingly assisted her as she nervously sat, ready to embark on her special day

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The Bride's hysterical laughter echoed through Wychmere Beach Club, Harwich MA, during the Maid of Honor's speech

The bride was in stitches of laughter throughout the Maid of Honor's speech

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The Maid of Honour is putting the bridal veil on the bride at Raiski zaliv, Troyan, Bulgaria

The Maid of Honour is peacefully and tranquilly putting the bridal veil on the bride in a hotel room

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