Wedding Photos of Tears

The following “Tears” 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 “Tears” 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.

Bochum, Germany: Bride's emotional reaction to seeing her husband for the first time is captured in a tight, black and white balcony shot.

Bochum Wedding: Bride's Emotional First Look at Husband, Captured in Black and White

At a Bola de Neve, Barra Velha, SC ceremony, the pastor spoke about the couple's life, bringing them to tears.

Bola de Neve Wedding: Pastor's Words About Couple's Life Bring Tears During Ceremony in Barra Velha, SC

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At a wedding venue in Nanning, Guangxi, the atmosphere is filled with emotion, creating a warm and unforgettable moment that captures the joy and deep sentiment of the bride in tears.

Bride's Tears Capture Emotional Joy in Unforgettable Moment at Nanning Wedding Venue, Guangxi

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At Gibson Mill in Halifax, UK, the groom is moved to tears as he sees his new bride walking into their indoor ceremony.

Groom's Tearful Joy at Gibson Mill Wedding Ceremony, Halifax, UK

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At Rittergut Stoermede in Geseke, Germany, the father of the bride is moved to tears as he sees her for the first time on the wedding day.

Father of Bride Tears Up Seeing Daughter on Wedding Day in Germany

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In Orleans (45), the bride becomes emotional and wipes away tears as elder family members gaze upon her.

Orleans Bride Wipes Tears as Elders Look On

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At The Naka Phuket in Thailand, the bride becomes emotional and can't hold back her tears as she practices her wedding vows during bridal preparation, highlighting the significance and heartfelt nature of the upcoming ceremony.

Bride's Tears Flow at Naka Phuket as Vows Bring Emotion

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At a private villa in Tuscany, the groom is overcome with emotion during the ceremony. Tears fill his eyes as he faces the bride, who is reading heartfelt vows.

At a private villa in Tuscany, the groom is overcome with emotion, tears in his eyes, as he listens to the bride read heartfelt vows during the ceremony.

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At Tenuta Montezeglio in Invorio (No), the bride sits beside the groom, holding back tears as her father delivers a heartfelt speech, reading from his notes, creating a touching and emotional moment during the celebration.

Bride Holds Back Tears During Father's Heartfelt Speech at Italian Wedding

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At Les Terrasses de Majorac in Rodez, France, the bride and her daughter share an emotional moment. Tears flow as they embrace, moved by a heartfelt speech during the celebration.

Bride and Daughter Share Emotional Tears During Heartfelt Speech at Les Terrasses de Majorac

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During the vows at a 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant ceremony, guests in the front row react emotionally, with three wiping away tears, capturing the heartfelt atmosphere of the moment.

During the vows at a 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant ceremony, front-row guests react emotionally, with three wiping away tears, capturing the heartfelt atmosphere.

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At Eu Castle in France, during the ceremony, the bride sits with the groom on a wooden bench under a tree, tears in her eyes as she is overcome with emotion.

Bride Overcome With Emotion During Ceremony at Eu Castle

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Emotion runs high at the Windsor Guildhall in the UK as an Army Groom is visibly moved to tears while his bride joins him in the aisle.

Heartfelt Union: A Soldier's Tears at Windsor Guildhall

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At Conacul Serghiescu, the groom shows a heartfelt reaction during the ceremony, covering his emotional face.

Groom Displays Heartfelt Reaction During Outdoor Ceremony at Conacul Serghiescu, Emotionally Covering His Face

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A groom's strong emotions are captured at Wildes Inn, as he tears up and receives comfort from loved ones upon the bride's arrival.

Groom Overwhelmed with Love at Wildes Inn as Bride Arrives

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Emotions run high during the ceremony in Budapest, Hungary, as the groom is moved to tears and a caring guest offers him a napkin.

Groom in Tears, Guest Lends Napkin at Emotional Budapest Wedding

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As the sun shone down on the beautiful outdoor ceremony, the bride couldn't hold back her tears at the altar in Virginia.

Virginia Vows: A Beautiful Outdoor Ceremony Makes the Bride Shed Happy Tears

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A little girl breaks down in tears during the ceremony at the wedding venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire.

Young Wedding Guest Overcome with Emotion at Loiret Ceremony

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Chartreuse de Pomier was the backdrop for a heartfelt ceremony as the bride's parents shed tears.

A Stunning Setting for a Tear-Jerking Wedding Ceremony

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During the nuptial proceedings at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou in Zhejiang, China, the bride's tears fell as her newborn took their first morning sip of milk.

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou in Zhejiang: Bride Cries As Newborn Drinks First Morning Milk

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At Cogne Church in Aosta, Italy, the wedding ceremony takes place inside with beautiful natural sunlight and everyone is emotional except for the groom who remains composed.

Aosta, Italy Cogne Church Wedding | Emotional Ceremony with Natural Sunlight

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The bride is moved to tears as her mother gives a heartfelt speech at her wedding at Château de Resteigne in Belgium. The soft lighting adds an intimate touch to the emotional moment.

Mother's Emotional Speech Brings Tears to Bride at Belgium Wedding

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At a Blue Hill, Maine wedding, tears escape the bride's eyes as the newlyweds listen to a heartfelt toast. The stunning scenery serves as a dark and rich backdrop for this emotional moment.

Emotional Moment Captured: Newlyweds Moved to Tears at Blue Hill, Maine Wedding

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At the Chateau de Ripailles, the newlyweds share a playful session during the vin d'honneur as they engage in a game of chess. The bride triumphantly gives her husband a big beating, reducing him to tears as he admits defeat.

Newlyweds Enjoy Playful Chess Match at Chateau de Ripailles Vin d'Honneur

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Wedding photo at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield, UK captures emotional moment as bride wipes tear during groom's speech. A deep photo with layers.

Bride Wipes Tear During Groom's Speech at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield

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Captivating outdoor wedding photo taken at Redwood Ridge Estate, Los Gatos CA. Emotion-filled ceremony surrounded by redwoods. Picture perfect moment captured by a skilled photographer.

Emotion-Filled Redwood Ridge Estate Wedding: Picture Perfect Moment Surrounded by Stunning Redwoods

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In this wedding photo, a photographer captured a poignant moment at the 16th Street Train Station in Oakland, CA, as the bride was moved to tears by the groom's heartfelt vows.

Bride Moved to Tears by Groom's Vows at 16th Street Train Station Wedding

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The bride, overwhelmed with emotion, sheds tears at the historic Basilica di Sant Ambrogio in Milan, Italy

Bride's Tears Flow at Basilica di Sant Ambrogio: Emotions Overflow at Stunning Italian Wedding

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A beautiful moment captured outside Rosate Church near Milan, Italy, as the emotional bride's grandmother embraces her with tears in her eyes after the wedding ceremony

Emotional Grandmother Embraces Bride at Rosate Church in Milan, Italy

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At the Meridian Banquet Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a bride bids farewell to her family following the heartwarming wedding ceremony.

A Bride's Farewell at The Meridian Banquet Center

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