Wedding Photos of Italy

The following “Italy” 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 “Italy” 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.

Newlyweds share their first dance at the elegant Grand Hotel President in Siderno, Reggio Calabria, with bursts of light creating a stunning black and white shot.

Dancing Debut: Newlyweds in Monochrome Dance at Grand Hotel President, Siderno, Reggio Calabria

Newlywed couple on a boat taxi ride in Venice's Grand Canal, with the groom serenading the bride after the ceremony - a romantic moment captured by the wedding photographer.

Venice Vows: Groom Croons to Bride on Boat in Grand Canal - Wedding Serenade Shot

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Bride and Groom riding in a vibrant mini red car with the sunroof open, heading to their wedding reception in Rodano, Millepini, Italy.

Just Married: Italian Escape in a Red Mini, Groom and Bride Off to Reception

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Bride and Groom share a tender first kiss at San Galgano Abbey in Siena, surrounded by the history of the stunning Agriturismo San Galgano.

Whispers of History: The First Kiss at San Galgano Abbey

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A beautiful moment captured during an Indian wedding ceremony at the stunning Bagnaia resort in Siena, Italy.

Tradition and Tranquility: An Indian Wedding in Siena

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A scenic shot taken at San Fortunato Church in Rimini, Italy, featuring a colorful confetti display with a beautiful piquet of honor in the background.

Joyous Celebrations: A Love Story at San Fortunato Church

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Two adorable ringboys in suits walking down the aisle at Villa Medicea di Lilliano in Florence, Tuscany, holding the precious wedding rings. A beautiful black and white shot capturing this sweet moment.

Ringbearers of Love: A Tale from Villa Medicea di Lilliano

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Silhouettes of a bride and groom dancing their first dance at Villa Medicea di Lilliano in Florence, Italy. A beautiful black and white shot capturing the romantic moment.

Eternal Elegance: First Dance at Villa Medicea di Lilliano

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Emotional moment captured in black and white at Villa Gabau, Tuscany: Father of the bride embracing the groom affectionately outdoors under the sun.

Forever Bonded: A Father's Embrace in Tuscany

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Groom tenderly reads his wedding vows to the bride in a picturesque outdoor ceremony at Strassoldo Castle in Udine, Italy, surrounded by lush green trees.

Eternal Promises at Strassoldo: A Wedding Vow in Italy

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Bride in elegant white dress walks out of her Treviso, Italy home, with sun shining down on her, headed towards a waiting car for her wedding day.

Sunlit Serenade: A Bride's Journey in Treviso

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In Trieste, Italy, the bride and groom share a tender moment as she shields herself from the rice toss with her bouquet, against a dark background.

Eternal Love in Trieste: A Portrait of a Bride and Groom

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A newlywed couple embraces as they are showered with rice by their loved ones outside the Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy.

Blessings in Bloom: A Joyful Send-Off in Italy

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In Gorizia, Italy, a groom shares a moment with his best men, showing off the wedding ring in a black and white shot capturing the bond between buddies.

Best Men Share a Special Moment with Groom in Gorizia, Italy

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A newlywed couple celebrate their marriage in Grado, Gorizia, Italy as they are showered with rice at the exit of the ceremony against a dark background.

Rice Rain: A Grado Wedding Celebration

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Groom, surrounded by his best men, walks towards the ceremony venue at Castelvecchio in Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy, creating a timeless and elegant image of unity and friendship.

The Groom and His Best Men: A Sagrado Timeless Walk to Unity

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Bride laughs as groom playfully sniffs a host’s armpit during funny games in Udine, Italy. Black and white shot captured outdoors.

Amore in Udine: Playful Moments and Wedding Laughter

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In Monticelli Brusati, Italy, the bride and groom's car is stopped in the road by friends for a toast before arriving at the villa for the reception.

Cheers in Monticelli Brusati

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A newly married couple in Fivizzano, Italy, surrounded by village residents reading newspapers, capturing the essence of small-town romance and community support.

Fivizzano Vows: Love in the Village Square

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Lifestyle couple portrait at Ravenna Wild Beach in Italy captures a hug amidst the serene evening backdrop. The symmetrical center-framed couple, minimalist aesthetic, and expansive sky add to its allure.

Ravishing Romance: Italy's Ravenna Wild Beach Serenades a Stylish Couple

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An artistic wedding photographer captures a beautiful detail shot at the bride's home in Rome, Italy. The award-winning image showcases the engagement ring delicately balanced between the bride's stunning and elegant wedding shoes.

Rome's Delicate Balance: Love in the Bride's Ornate Shoes

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Lifestyle couple portrait at Lake Maggiore, Italy captures a lovely couple in light earthy colors, kissing on a rock jetty by the water at sunset.

Loving Embrace: Stunning Sunset Portrait of Elegant Couple at Lake Maggiore, Italy

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Talented photographer captures the essence of eternal love at Tenuta del Sole, Lake Maggiore, Italy. A striking black and white shot showcasing their hands and wedding bands, taken from a unique low-angle perspective.

Under One Sky: Eternal Love at Tenuta del Sole, Italy

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An award-winning wedding picture captures the couple on a water taxi, showcasing the newlyweds between tall buildings in Venice, Italy. The warm sepia tones add an artistic touch.

Venetian Dream: Newlyweds Embrace on Water Taxi in Historic Venice

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A talented wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a bride and groom at Campo San Bortolo in Venice, Italy. The image showcases the romantic atmosphere as the couple stands still while passersby blur in the background.

A Venetian Promise: Merging Souls in Campo San Bortolo's Serenity

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Wedding photo captured in Sarzana, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. Depicts the intricate details of the bride's makeup, focusing on her use of a compact mirror and palette of eyeshadow colors.

Artistry Unveiled: The Masterful Makeup of a Sarzana Bride

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In a room at Mocrone Massa, Tuscany, Italy, a captivating wedding photo captures the bride's serene anticipation as she sits on a bed, clutching her beautiful bouquet.

Captivating Toscana Bride's Serene Anticipation Transcends Through a Stunning Capture

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In Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy, a creative wedding photographer captured the intricate details of young girls holding confetti in their hands while wearing pastel solid dresses.

Pastel Dreams: Young Girls and Confetti in Alessandria, Italy Wedding

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Udine, Italy: Newlyweds share a romantic kiss in the middle of the aisle, marking the end of their beautiful outdoor ceremony on the lawn

Amore in Udine: Capturing the Romantic Kiss at an Italian Outdoor Wedding

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Newlyweds laugh together during a fun time of their outdoor ceremony on the lawn in Udine, Italy captured by a wedding photojournalist

Udine Unveiled: Newlyweds' Joyful Laughter in the Italian Outdoors

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