Wedding Photos of Wedding celebration

The following “Wedding celebration” 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 “Wedding celebration” 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.

Witness the joy as guests dance during a cocktail reception in Fayence, Var, France. The black and white photo captures the lively atmosphere of the event.

Guests Dance in Joy at Fayence Cocktail Reception in Var, France

Photograph taken at a wedding in Domaine des Plagnes, St Hilaire de Brens, Isère, France. It shows the groom being tossed in the air, capturing his joy.

Breathtaking Celebratory Moment: Groom Tossed in Air at Domaine des Plagnes Wedding in France

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A wedding photo taken at AFAI in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, capturing the bride celebrating with her bridesmaids in pure joy.

AFAI Wedding Bliss: Rio Grande do Sul Bride and Bridesmaids Embrace Joy in Stunning Image

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A photo taken at Feligonde's Castle in France during a wedding celebration, showing the bride and groom sharing a quiet, intimate moment as they light their cigarettes together, symbolizing unity and connection in marriage.

Romantic Moment at Feligonde's Castle: Bride and Groom Light Cigarettes, Symbolizing Unity in Marriage

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A lively moment at a wedding celebration captured in Milan, Italy, as the Bride joins a professional dancer and her Father for a spirited Belly Dance on the elegant grounds of Castello Visconteo Di Cusago - a joyful party shot from a unique low angle.

Captivating Belly Dance: Bride, Father, and Dancer Share Spirited Moment at Milan Castle Wedding

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Guests joyfully celebrating at a wedding reception in Villa Santorini, Brazil, captured through nostalgic black and white style.

Nostalgic Elegance: Guests Celebrating a Wedding in Villa Santorini, Brazil in Classic Black & White

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Vibrant first dance of the newlyweds captured during a wedding celebration in Sarrebourg, France, filled with lively DJ colors and joyful atmosphere.

Joyful First Dance: Vibrant Newlyweds Celebration in Sarrebourg, France with Lively DJ Colors

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In the romantic setting of Beaulon's Castle, Charente-Maritime, a blindfolded groom playfully tries to cut the ribbon of his bride's bouquet, capturing the joyful and loving atmosphere of their wedding celebration.

Blindfolded Groom at Beaulon's Castle in Charente-Maritime Fumbles Bouquet Ribbon

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Newlywed couple laughing and playing carnival games in a charming street corner of Los Angeles during their vibrant wedding celebration at Ayara Thai Restaurant.

Newlyweds Enjoying Carnival Games in LA Street Corner on Wedding Day Fiesta

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Black and white image of guests joyfully dancing at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, with a live band in the background, capturing the lively atmosphere of the wedding celebration.

Black and White Photo: Guests Grooving at Calke Abbey Wedding with Live Band Backdrop

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At Millfields Farm in Derbyshire, guests play a game of Jenga, with a tower of wooden blocks toppling over on the lawn at a whimsical wedding celebration.

Derbyshire Jenga Tower Falls at Wedding at Millfields Farm in Derbyshire

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A tender moment captured at Domaine du Val Fleuri in Liverdun, Meurthe-et-Moselle, as a baby with ear protection dances with their father during the wedding festivities.

Baby Boogie: Father and Child Share Dance Moment at Wedding Celebration

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A joyful bride holding a champagne glass on the right, surrounded by guests laughing as a baby is passed from a woman to an older man, while another child covers their ears.

Giggles Galore: Bride, Babes, and Bubbly - A Wedding Celebration

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Bride, groom, and bridal party having shots under the trees and blue sky after the ceremony at Willow Lane Barn in Calgary.

Sipping Under the Sky: A Wedding Celebration at Willow Lane Barn

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At Adile Sultan Palace, two tec-savvy grandfathers share a heartfelt moment as they take a selfie together during the wedding celebration.

Generational Connection: A Selfie at Adile Sultan Palace

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Surrounded by friends, the groom is lifted into the air in celebration at Salones Maria Luisa, Torredonjimeno, Jaén, Spain wedding.

Joyous Lift: A Wedding Celebration in Torredonjimeno

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Women guests at a ceremony in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, sharing emotional moments as they leave - some shedding tears while others bursting into laughter

Ardeche Emotions: A Captivating Wedding Celebration in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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In Paris, the heartfelt speech by the groom's mother brings tears to the bride and groom's eyes during their wedding celebration

A Touching Moment in the Heart of Paris

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A pro wedding photographer in West Sussex captures a joyful moment as the bride and groom walk through confetti at Two Woods Estate. Smiling faces of friends and family add to the happy atmosphere.

Two Woods Estate: Capturing the Pure Joy of a Wedding Celebration in West Sussex

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Bride surrounded by dancing women in dresses on the dancefloor at Pembroke Lodge, Surrey, UK - a festive celebration

Festive Celebration: Bride Surrounded by Dancing Women at Pembroke Lodge

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Champagne's spray in Bali adds excitement to the lively dance floor as the men let loose at this wedding celebration

Bali's Bubbly Bliss: Men Unleash on the Lively Dance Floor

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A man pours drinks into held glasses during a wedding celebration at Hünkar Suyu Kasri in Istanbul, Turkey. This image earned the photographer an award from WPJA for their expertise in capturing wedding moments.

Wedding Celebration: Hünkar Suyu Kasri - Drink-Pouring Triumph in Istanbul

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A wedding photographer in Argentina captures the joyful moment when the bride and groom share a dance at the end of their celebration. The symmetrical framing of their hug creates a beautiful and memorable image.

Argentina's Embrace: A Loving Wedding Dance Captured by WPJA Award-Winning Photographer

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At Chateau de Granoupiac, the groom, dressed in white, is joyfully tossed into the air by a group of enthusiastic men during a lively wedding celebration.

Unbridled Wedded Bliss: Groom in a Whirlwind of White at Chateau de Granoupiac

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Couple at Barn at Smugglers Notch in Vermont captivated by the mesmerizing fireworks display during their wedding celebration

Vermont couple captivated by mesmerizing fireworks display at Barn at Smugglers Notch wedding celebration

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At the Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego, CA, the wedding guests celebrated with singing karaoke during the reception

The wedding guests celebrated with karaoke at the Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, CA

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The bride and groom and their guests celebrated the special day with singing and dancing on the dance floor of the InterContinental Hotel, San Diego, CA

Guests at the InterContinental Hotel, San Diego, CA celebrated with singing and dancing on the wedding day

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A wedding image captured at Armstrong Farms in Saxonburg, PA shows a young man having an amazing time with his long hair flying as he headbangs on the dance floor

At Armstrong Farms in Saxonburg, PA, a wedding image captured a young man joyfully headbanging on the dance floor

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A civil wedding image was captured at San Francisco City Hall, CA, as the groom joyfully dipped the bride for their kiss with the officiant and guests in attendance

The couple celebrated their wedding with a dip kiss at San Francisco City Hall, CA

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A beautiful outdoor garden wedding image was captured at Castelnau des Fieumarcons, Lectoure, France, which showed the newlyweds laughing with the master of ceremonies

The newlyweds laughed with the master of ceremonies at Castelnau des Fieumarcons, Lectoure, France

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