Wedding Photos of Venue

The following “Venue” 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 “Venue” 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.

On wedding day, a group of men relax on a couch with devices while a playful child runs around, all captured in a nostalgic black and white photograph taken at the venue in Guangxi, Nanning.

Joyful Men Lounge on Couch, Child Plays: Wedding Bliss in Black and White, Guangxi Nanning

Bride walks into the ocean at French's Point in Maine during a serene wedding day portrait session at the outdoor venue under the sun.

Serene Ocean Stroll: Bride at French's Point Venue in Maine, Sunlit Wedding Portrait Session

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A humorous moment unfolds as the groom nervously gets his first tattoo at the wedding venue, while the bride and groomsmen share a laugh in this candid behind-the-scenes photo captured during the wedding day in Landhaus Nordhelle, Germany.

Amusing Groom's Tattoo Debut: Candid Laughter at Landhaus Nordhelle Wedding Day in Germany

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A candid shot of a bride and groom enjoying lunch with matching checkered napkins during their wedding celebration in Lamballe, Brittany, France - a documentary-style image capturing a moment of togetherness at the venue.

Checkered Napkins and Love: Bride and Groom's Lunch in Lamballe, Brittany, France

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A nostalgic black and white wedding photo capturing the bride and groom leaving the church with their hands raised overhead, taken at the Milano venue on their special day.

Retro Romance: Bride and Groom Exiting Church at Milan Venue on Wedding Day

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A touching moment unfolds as the bride's son lovingly assists her with her shoes in a nostalgic black and white wedding day photograph taken at the venue in Milano.

Bride's Son Helps with Shoes: Tender Moment Captured in Milan Wedding Venue, Vintage Style

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A beautiful outdoor wedding detail shot showcasing a bouquet of flowers and vintage car at the Moselle venue.

Vintage Car and Floral Beauty: Stunning Outdoor Wedding Detail at Moselle Venue

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A heartwarming session for a groom and his childhood horse, captured at a serene outdoor wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands, as they walk in perfect harmony, symbolizing their bond and unity on this special day.

Harmonious Harmony: Groom and Childhood Horse United at Serene Outdoor Wedding Venue in Gelderland

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A romantic couple embracing in a beautiful silhouette on their wedding day at a stunning wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands. The background is illuminated with a soft blue gel, creating a dreamy and enchanting atmosphere.

Enchanting Silhouette: Romantic Couple Embracing at Stunning Wedding Venue in Gelderland, Netherlands

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In Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands, an intimate moment unfolds as the bride is helped into her dress by a friend, captured in a behind-the-scenes shot on the wedding day at the venue.

Capturing the Bride: A Tender Moment in Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands on Wedding Day Behind-the-Scenes

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In Sarrebourg, France, a touching moment captured on the wedding day as the bride's daughter playfully experiments with makeup during a behind-the-scenes documentary shot at the venue.

Sarrebourg, France: Bride's Daughter's Playful Makeup Adventure, Behind-The-Scenes Wedding Day Documentary Shot

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An older couple shares a laugh at District Winery in Washington DC as the husband playfully steals food from his wife during the reception.

Hubby Hilariously Steals Food from Wife at Wedding Reception

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During an Ishmaelite wedding ceremony at SANA Metropolitan venue in Lisboa, Portugal, the groom's brother and bride humorously wipe off sweat together on a hot day.

Bonding through Laughter: A Playful Moment at an Ishmaelite Wedding in Lisbon

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Malopolskie Reception Venue: The playful tradition of Polish weddings as men run around the venue indoors, creating a funny "block" moment

Malopolskie Reception Venue: The Block Moment - Capturing the Playful Traditions of Polish Weddings

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California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen having a blast in the 'photo booth', spicing up the celebration with party hats and fun photo props

California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen Go Wild in the Photo Booth

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Bridesmaids having a blast, dancing under colorful DJ lights by a charming stone wall at Hunstmill Farm in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire's Wedding Rhythm: Bridesmaids Unleashed at Hunstmill Farm

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In this photo taken at the old vicarage in Dorset, UK, the Groom and Groomsmen enter the bouncy white room, with the groom struggling to keep his balance

Dorset Delight: Groom and Groomsmen navigate boisterous white room.

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A wedding photographer in Surrey captured this award-winning image at Richmond Rugby Club. The groom and guests are seen watching the bride give her speech, captured from behind, showing only her legs, shoes, and short dress.

RICHMOND RUGBY CLUB: Stunning Documentary Wedding Photo Reveals Bride's Speech

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In a room at Chateau de la Brigourdiere, the bride's best friend helps her with her dress as her father naps and her sister chats on the phone

Chateau de la Brigourdiere: Moments Unveiling Bonds amidst Whispers and Dreams

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In this WPJA award-winning wedding day photo, taken at a rustic estate in Normandy, the groom's best man is applying makeup using a plate as a mirror. A unique and charming moment captured by the talented wedding photographer.

Best Man's Makeup: A Rustic Estate Wedding Moment in Normandy

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Award-winning wedding photographer captures the sweet moment of embraces between the newlyweds in the garden of their Calvados, Normandy home, right after playing the bouquet game.

Sweet Embrace: A Garden Wedding Hug Moment in Calvados

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At the Jio convention in Mumbai, the groom is moved to tears as he lays eyes on his bride for the first time. This touching moment captures the love they share and their hopes for the future.

Heartwarming Tears of Love: Mumbai Jio Convention Chronicles the Groom's Unforgettable Reaction

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Black and white portrait by the pool at Domaine de la Trinité in Mauguio, Herault. The couple's hands are interlaced, with their reflection visible in the water beneath them.

A STYLE AFFAIR: Wedding Unites Souls, Reflects Eternity in Serene Poolside Portraiture

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Couple captured at sunset in picturesque Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Silhouetted against a colorful sky, their love is framed by the foliage, creating a romantic scene.

Wedding Love on Display: A Stunning Sunset Portrait in Manosque's Majestic Venue

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A black and white wedding portrait of a couple taken during their reception at a venue in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, featuring romantic and affectionate touch to her neck

Wedding Portrait of a Couple at a Venue in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with a Romantic Touch

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Bride getting ready for her wedding at an Italian reception venue, with her make up being beautifully applied by the natural light streaming through the window

Italian Bride Getting Ready for Wedding at Stunning Reception Venue with Beautiful Natural Light

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An image of the bride cutting her outdoor wedding bouquet ribbons, captured at the Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany reception venue, was created by the wedding photographer

The photographer captured an image of the bride cutting her bouquet ribbons at the Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany venue

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At Warehouse XI in Somerville, Massachusetts, the groom and his dog peered inside through the tall glass panes, observing the joy of a young boy within the venue

The groom and his dog viewed the boy's joy at Warehouse XI in Somerville, MA

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Jeremy Sauterel is an artistic wedding photographer for Fribourg

Photo by: Jeremy Sauterel - Villaz-Saint-Pierre Fribourg

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At the reception venue in Foggia, Apulia, the groom and the bride with their daughter running to meet them

The bride and groom were joyfully greeted by their daughter as they arrived at their outdoor reception venue

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