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2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2022 v04 Photography Competition. WPJA documentary wedding photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
The newlyweds' joy was palpable as they danced and screamed with delight on the Notley Abbey dancefloor, cheered on by their jubilant wedding guests
Damion Mower
Dublin, Ireland
The glowing bride arrived outside the Trinity College chapel, surrounded by bridesmaids waving and a sleek black car
Annie Kheffache
Washington, United States
At the Broadway Hall, Bellingham, WA, an emotional bride reads special vows written for her new stepchildren
Benjamin Wagner
Herault (34) , France
The bride was overcome with emotion as her parents gave her heartfelt hugs outside the reception, making the Mas de la Plume Herault the perfect backdrop for their speeches of love and congratulations
Johanna Marjoux
Vermont, United States
The bride and groom gracefully shared their first dance on the dance floor under the tent at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, VT
Megan Hannah
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
The ceremonial first kiss of the newlyweds surrounded by support from their closest friends and family in Caza Wilfrido
Renan Radici
Vermont, United States
The wedding at Tourterelle in Middlebury, Vermont was made all the more beautiful with the sun setting over the outdoor ceremony, creating a dreamy bokeh effect with a low camera angle and perfect symmetry
Jacob Hannah
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The happy couple emerged from Brighton Town Hall, walking hand-in-hand and smiling amidst a flurry of colorful confetti
Kari Bellamy
China
The groomsmen lined up in an orderly fashion, putting on their ties, as they prepared for the wedding in Beijing, China
Vincent Mu
Italy
As the happy bride and groom said their vows under the trees at Villa Correr Agazzi in Venezia, Italy, sunshine lit up the funny moment of the civil ceremony
Paolo Blocar
Lancashire, United Kingdom
The happy couple celebrated their union at Ladywood Estate, with their wedding band playing lively tunes and the guests singing along with expressive faces
Janina Brocklesby
California, United States
The beautiful bride's laughter echoed over Lake Tahoe as the bridesmaids stood in perfect unison behind her at the Hyatt
Kevin Sawyer
Trieste, Italy
As the newly married couple exited the church in Marano Lagunare, Udine, Italy, their guests showered them with a confetti moment as one guest dumped a whole bag of rice on top of only the bride
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
California, United States
The sun shines brightly at the Trocadero Clubhouse in San Francisco, as two flower girls smile at each other before walking down the aisle for an outdoor wedding
Chris Werner
Maharashtra, India
At the Taj Aravali in Udaipur, the haldi ceremony was filled with surprises that had the bride's face beaming with joy
Ankita Asthana
Virginia, United States
The happy couple danced on the Iron Gate, Washington DC dancefloor with the slow shutter causing light painting the backdrop
Johnny Shryock
Herault (34) , France
The happy single women enjoyed the moment as they eagerly awaited the catching of the brides bouquet outside the Domaine de Fon de Rey reception party
Johanna Marjoux
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Indoors at the Mellish Rugby Club, the best man asks flower girl if she has anything to add to his speech
Simon Dewey
United Kingdom
As the couple left the ceremony at 100 Barrington in London, they got a mouthful of confetti, celebrating their new marriage outdoors
Lyndsey Goddard
Missouri, United States
At the Kansas City, Missouri wedding ceremony, the groom was welcomed with a warm hug at the altar by dad, while guests watched in delight under the shade of many tall trees
Deanna Johnson
Vendee (85) , France
As the DJ's lights backlit the striking silhouette of the guest carrying a rose for the bride in his mouth, Domaine de la Gerberie in Vendée, France was transformed into a dramatic theatre
Jeremie Sangare
Illinois, United States
The bridal party was getting ready in a beautiful hotel downtown Chicago, Illinois before the ceremony
Milan Lazic
Maharashtra, India
The bride and groom had fun as they performed the talambralu ritual at the wedding venue in Golkonda fort, Hyderabad, pouring rice mixed with turmeric on each other
Mohamed Jameer
District Of Columbia, United States
The guests at Woodend Sanctuary and Mansion in Chevy Chase were in a frenzy of motion, dancing in sync on the vibrant dancefloor at the exciting party
Natasha Lamalle
France
The bride and groom dance at the Château du Bois du Rocher with joyous guests celebrating all around
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
Virginia, United States
The bride and groom happily opened their gifts together at The Westin Washington Dulles, VA, USA, excited as they opened each gift bag
Johnny Shryock
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
At the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, happy smiles lit up by natural window light during cake-cutting at the ceremony and framed with the silhouette of the wedding officiant and the bride's dad as the foreground
Ronnie Szeto
Maharashtra, India
Everyone was having a great time at the reception party in Chandigarh, dancing the night away amidst a stunning club-like atmosphere of lights
Mohamed Jameer
New Jersey, United States
The guests at the Franklin Commons wedding ceremony in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania were delighted to witness the groom and groomsmen laughing out loud together
Michelle Arlotta
Maharashtra, India
In Taj Aravali, the happy couple had a blast cutting their cake while the groom showered everyone with champagne on the dance floor at their Udaipur wedding
Ankita Asthana
Pennsylvania, United States
At the Over Eden, Tryp Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, the reflection of her smiling father is seen in the bride's sunglasses as they dance together during her rooftop reception
Erica Dietz
Torino, Italy
At the reception party at Villa La Gioiosa in Italy, the bride was seen flying over the heads of the guests on the dancefloor
Alessandro Vargiu
United Kingdom
The joyous couple marched down the streets of New Orleans to the beat of a brass band, celebrating their union with a second line
Lyndsey Goddard
Quebec, Canada
In Montreal, Quebec, an elder couple are sharing a moment before Vietnamese tea ceremony in the wedding couple's home
Esther Gibbons
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The groom gratefully accepted a cool refreshment beneath the canopy near trees at Elmbridge Farm, England
Jawad Aslam
Hampshire, United Kingdom
At Hillfields Farm, Ceremony Location, the bride's children run up to the other Bride to give her a hug after an emotional speech
Greg Kmita
Brescia, Italy
At the night reception at La Catilina in Clusane, the groom's sister was trying to get him to dance, talking to him through the glass windows
Alessandro Di Noia
California, United States
At a Private residence in Escondido, CA, the groom helps the bride take off her boots after the wedding ceremony
Shaun Baker
California, United States
As the bride and groom entered their outdoor wedding reception in Paso Robles, CA, they were bathed in glowing sunlight, creating a light and warm atmosphere that only enhanced their big smiles
Stephanie Secrest
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
The newlyweds were welcomed with celebration as they descended the grand staircase of their Parisian Île-de-France reception venue
Pierrick Roland
Sofia, Bulgaria
At a wedding in Sofia, Bulgaria, the traditional folk custom of how to plant pepper was celebrated with men on the dancefloor in pushup position being inspected
Ivelina Cholakova
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the wedding venue of De Landgoederij in Bunnik, Netherlands, the groom is dancing with his daughter on his shoulders and the bride is joining them
Thomas Jongbloed
California, United States
At the Inn of the Seventh Ray, Topanga, California, the groom gets lifted on a chair by his friends during a jewish wedding tradition of hora
Annie Bang
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
The sun shone softly as the beaming bride walked down the aisle with her proud father at Old Luxters Barn in the United Kingdom
Damion Mower
Trieste, Italy
The bride closed her eyes as she felt the intensity of the moment while being primped and prepped for her special day in Trieste, Italy, as her attendants helped her slip into her wedding gown
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
France
With an overhead angle, the bride puts on her dress helped by her mother and her friends in Marseille
Colas Declercq
Virginia, United States
The Washington DC bride wrote her heartfelt vows against a stark white backdrop
Anastasiia Polyakov
Maharashtra, India
The bride and groom beamed with joy as they were showered with good wishes, blessings and water during the haldi ceremony in Hyderabad
Mohamed Jameer
West Midlands, United Kingdom
The flower girl in Homewood, Bath, UK is captured in a shot from a high angle as she sits on the floor getting ready, putting on her socks
Emil Boczek
France
At Anzy le Duc, France, guests celebrated the happy couple's wedding, the bride's mother's screams of joy could be heard above the joyous dancing and fun times on the dance floor
Luan Nguyen
Haute-Marne (52) , France
The couple, shocked and surprised, discovered a goat at the ceremony exit at Domremy Landeville's church
Oliver Saillard
Thailand
At the wedding in Bangkok, Thailand, the bride was framed by two women and against a beautiful wall of white flowers, enraptured as she listened to the speeches
Chanarthip Cheingthong
Waterford, Ireland
At Harvey's Point in Donegal, a man quietly took the baby out of the ceremony room, ensuring the wedding stayed peaceful
Shane O'Neill
Perugia, Italy
At the reception venue in Umbria, the bride was tossing flowers over her head into the night sky
Mirko Vegliò
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At a Crayke Manor wedding ceremony, Yorkshire, England, one of the two bride's has to take a break to take a sip of water during the ceremony - the officiants (the brides' parents) smile and laugh with her
Hollie Mateer
Torino, Italy
The groomsmen and guy friends flew the groom in the air in celebration during his wedding party at Villa Kimera in Cuneo Italy
Alessandro Vargiu
Idaho, United States
At the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Reception venue, the bride gives her father a kiss on his head after he surprised everyone by standing for a brief moment to dance with his daughter during the reception
Jerome Pollos
Karnataka, India
The joyful bride in Sangeeth twirled gracefully singing and clapping along to the music as she danced
Calan Dsouza
France
The beautiful Chateau de la Rode in Lempaut, France was witness to the tearful moment of the Bride and Groom, their bridesmaids wiping away their tears
Luan Nguyen
Madrid, Spain
The Sevilla Bride and her friends were having a good time, joking around and showing off their legs while they all smiled
Sergio Cueto
Sichuan, China
The outdoor reception venue in Chengdu, Sichuan, is filled with anticipation as everyone awaits the bride's bouquet toss mid-air
Cheng Guo
Colorado, United States
The couple exchanged vows in the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, with a stunning view of the lake and valley below from their rock perch
Mark Creery
Texas, United States
The bride had a blast at the Southern Texas reception venue, taking shots straight from the bottle with her guests
Hy Le
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the outdoor wedding venue Kasteel Hooge Vuursche in Baar, Netherlands, the bride is spraying champagne on the bridesmaids
Thomas Jongbloed
Oaxaca, Mexico
This Oaxaca City traditional wedding image of the groom partaking in a wedding game
Nikhol Esteras
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
The bride tenderly gazed at the old framed wedding image of her ancestor, feeling the love, hope and anticipation of the upcoming special day
Hong Phuc Bui
France
The groom showered the guests on the dance floor in Isere with champagne before toasting at the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes reception venue
Guillaume Tranquard
Varese, Italy
The bridal party got their first look at the finished bride preparations at Marne Castle in Bergamo, Italy, and everyone was ready for the ceremony
Matteo Reni
Isere(38) , France
Amidst the backdrop of Les Fontaines in Bernin, the bride was joyously thrown in the air as the male guests celebrated her special day with her
Florian Fauvarque
Vendee (85) , France
As the sun shone, guests were in high spirits playing the bouquet ribbon game at the Orangerie du Chateau in the Vendée
Jeremie Sangare
California, United States
On the morning of the wedding in Carson City, NV, the flower girl twirled in her yellow dress, excitedly getting ready in the privacy of the bride's home
Nicky Byrnes
Haute-Marne (52) , France
The dim lighting and elegant atmosphere of the Moulin de la fleuristerie reception venue provided a perfect setting for the sister's wedding speech
Oliver Saillard
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
The groom, bride, and all guests laughing during this Fazenda Verde outdoor ceremony
Renan Radici
Tarn (81) , France
The bride and her friends shared a bouquet-tossing moment at the Château de Loubejac, a reception venue located in Montauban, France, throwing the bouquet from the stair landing to the lucky women below
Loic Bourniquel
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The men were in full party mode, singing and dancing on the chaotic dance floor below the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London
Kari Bellamy
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
The bridal party is getting ready in the same room of the Île-de-France reception venue for the big day
Pierrick Roland
California, United States
The newlywed couple exited their backyard wedding ceremony in a private house in Los Angeles, California with joy and enthusiasm
Annie Bang
Vicenza, Italy
As the bride and groom shared their first kiss after cutting the cake, the sky lit up with fireworks, and the sparklers illuminated the night sky at il Podere in Schio, Italy
Luca Fabbian
Maryland, United States
The groom was so overcome with emotion as he came down the aisle at the Maryland ceremony that he dropped to his knee and bowed his head in prayer
Kenneth Clapp
Herault (34) , France
The bride getting ready with a little boy, helping him with his bowtie at this Domicile Maries wedding
Yohan Bettencourt
Colorado, United States
The joyous couple beamed with excitement as they walked down the aisle of the Denver, Colorado wedding, groom high-fiving guests, surrounded by the green grass and shade of the trees, filling the air with smiles
Mark Creery
California, United States
The bride said her goodbyes while seated in the back of the car, as she left home for her Northern California wedding
Jipeng Han
Devon, United Kingdom
The newlyweds, with big smiles on their faces, walked back down the aisle outdoors at The Grove Herts, climbing the stairs to their happily ever after
David Pullum
Italy
When the maid of honor finished her heartfelt speech in Venezia, Italy, the bride and groom had wonderful face expressions and hand gestures to show their reaction to her amazing words at Jesolo Lido
Paolo Blocar
France
Grandpa and the young child laughed heartily as the men getting dressed for the Blois wedding fiddled with their cufflinks
Henri Deroche
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Guests were in fits of laughter as they competed in the bouncy ball race on the dancefloor at the wedding in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Damion Mower
Ontario, Canada
At Fantasy Farms in Toronto, the groom made everyone laugh with his heartfelt story of how he and the bride had met
Ben Benvie
Istanbul, Turkey
At Korineum Golf and Beach Resort, Kyrenia, Cyprus, the couple had a memorable wedding day as the cake cutting accident had the top falling over and cannon fodder flew in all directions
Ufuk Sarisen
Maharashtra, India
The happy couple entered their party in style, as guests held sparker fireworks and lit up the night scene at the Taj, Udaipur
Ankita Asthana
California, United States
The happy newlyweds recessed from their beach ceremony at Elk Cove Inn in beautiful Mendocino, CA
Joyce Perlman
France
The bride and groom made a grand exit down the white staircase at their Île-de-France wedding in Paris
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
California, United States
The South Asian bride had a big smile on her face as she was honoured with a traditional water pouring ceremony at her house before the wedding
Tanushree Vaidya
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
The happy couple said their vows in an idyllic setting, overlooking Sandy Cove from the picturesque gazebo
Tom Beynon
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
The bridesmaid is one of the first to get a piece of the wedding cake, she eats it very tastefully, at Benedensas in the Heen
Caroline Elenbaas
Virginia, United States
At Keswick Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, the Bride's Godmother placed her hand on the Bride's mother's shoulder during the ceremony in a sign of support and love
Xiaoqi Li
Dorset, United Kingdom
A young girl and boy in England were playing a game of Jenga, and their stacked wood block tower came crashing down
Robin Goodlad
Ille-et-Vilaine (35) , France
At the Rennes outdoor wedding reception, the bride and her brother-in-law enjoyed a friendly game of ring toss
Vincent Marquenie
California, United States
At a Private Home wedding in Carson City, NV, the bride's father holds smoking sage near the bride and groom's face during their wedding ceremony
Nicky Byrnes
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
An emotional ceremony outside Noord Brabant was the perfect location for the bride and groom to exchange rings and exchange their everlasting love
Freek Nagtzaam
Hampshire, United Kingdom
At Hillfields Farm, the bride and her brother put on a show-stopping performance with their animated dance moves at the reception party
Greg Kmita
North Carolina, United States
The sun shone brightly behind the cross as the bride and groom exchanged their vows in a breathtaking sunrise ceremony at Pretty Place - Camp Greenville
Michael Freas
Foggia, Italy
The bride and groom lovingly met in their Apulian Church, touching their foreheads in a tender embrace
Pino Coduti
United Kingdom
The newlyweds made the 100 Barrington, London wedding reception feel like a nightclub with their duet performed into the mic, accompanied by the pink DJ lighting
Lyndsey Goddard
Montana, United States
As the couple said their vows on the shoreline of Glacier Park, Montana, a small boat could be seen in the distance on the lake, making for an unforgettable wedding ceremony
David Clumpner
Devon, United Kingdom
The Vicar, seen at the Four Seasons Hampshire was in for a surprise as the drag artists escorted him down the runway lit up with purple lights
David Pullum
Massachusetts, United States
The bride was seated in a chair with a look of fear on her face as the hora dance commenced and she was about to be lifted off the floor in the Boston Museum of Science in Massachusetts
Alex Paul
China
At the traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Ningbo, China, the bride and groom walked under an impressive canopy of red umbrellas and red lanterns, along a luxurious red carpet, creating a truly royal feeling
Mango Gu
New Jersey, United States
The bride's checked her make up, while the groom triumphantly pumped his fist out of the car moonroof in celebration of their NJ wedding
Michelle Arlotta
Guernsey, United Kingdom
The guests danced the night away to the melodic tunes of the DJ and Sax player improvising, their silhouettes illuminated by the really warm lighting tones of the Forest Parish, Guernsey wedding reception
Nick Despres
Maryland, United States
The bride in Baltimore, Maryland had a surprise under her dress for the groom, who was kneeling and laughing at the reception in MD
Kenneth Clapp
Colorado, United States
At The Fairlie, the bride and groom's expressions of joy were palpable as they joyfully greeted their dog on their wedding day
Justin Edmonds
Portugal
The bride's bouquet toss was an unforgettable moment, set against the red lighting on the dance floor of Quinta do Castilho in Vale de Figueira, Santarém, Portugal
Carlos Porfírio
Colorado, United States
The bride reads emotional words of love from her groom's 'reasons to marry' booklet, before her Copper Mountain, Colorado special day
Mark Creery
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
The groom watched his son open a beer under the blue sky of the outdoor Worcestershire reception
Tom Beynon
London, United Kingdom
The reflection in the glass window of The Athenee Hotel provided a reflective skyline scene as the bride prepared for the early stages of her wedding day
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Hampshire, United Kingdom
The Groom celebrated the start of the Immersive Gatsby themed wedding at 56 Davies Street, London by ceremoniously opening the champagne bottle with a short sword
Paul Tansley
Istanbul, Turkey
The guests couldn't help but spin around the Giritli meyhanesi dance floor, arms wide apart, huge smiles on their faces
Serenay Lokcetin
France
The excited bride had a blast passing her body over the heads of guests seated on the dance floor at Domaine de la Fauconnie
Valerie Teppe
Maharashtra, India
The gorgeous W Goa Hotel at sunset provided a picturesque backdrop for the newlyweds, with lavender skies, lush floral arbors and a blissful dusk shot of joy
Ankita Asthana
Colorado, United States
The breathtaking sunset at Snow Canyon State Park, Utah illuminated the ceremony with a warm, great light that the Groom's sisters will never forget
Lucy Schultz
France
The young girl, who had been dancing with her family in Bourges, France, had fallen asleep at the table during the wedding reception
Mathieu Hebbada
Loire-Atlantique (44) , France
At the Vertou Nantes reception venue, the groom's mother welcomed her daughter-in-law with a warm embrace and a heart full of joy
Valentin Napoli
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The bride and groom were showered with a torrential downpour of confetti outside of Core Clapton in Hackney London
Kari Bellamy
Massachusetts, United States
The Bride's hysterical laughter echoed through Wychmere Beach Club, Harwich MA, during the Maid of Honor's speech
Alex Paul
North Carolina, United States
At the Sanderling Resort, Duck, NC, the groom was lifted in the air during wedding reception dancing
Neil Thurston
Vienne (86) , France
The bride at Saint Victor La Grand' Maison getting ready for the ceremony by having her dress smoothed and her makeup done before the big day
Corentin Azamoun
Dublin, Ireland
At Virginia Park Lodge, the sad aunt was tearfully kissing a framed photo of someone dearly missed on the special day
Kevin Kheffache
Italy
The newlyweds experienced a magical confetti moment outside San Giusto Cathedral, Trieste, Italy, as the excited bride and cringing groom got showered in the sunshine
Paolo Blocar
Herault (34) , France
The bride eagerly awaits the arrival of her guests at the Chateau de Carsix, France, where the ceremony will take place on the lawn outside her window
William Lambelet
District Of Columbia, United States
The loving embrace between the father and the bride at the Walnut Black Point Inn reception party created a beautiful picture of joy and happiness
Natasha Lamalle
France
Mum and her child found a quiet corner at the Château Rocher reception venue, spending some time alone together
Valerie Teppe
West Midlands, United Kingdom
The Homewood wedding in Bath, UK was filled with joy as the dance floor couple interacted and smiled with the young man
Emil Boczek
Vermont, United States
At Lareau Farms, Waitsfield, VT, the bride has her dress bustled during cocktail hour, while guests mingle and smoke fills the air from a campfire
Jacob Hannah
Pennsylvania, United States
The outdoor ceremony at The Farmhouse Wedding & Event Space in Sarver, PA became even more special as the bride and her son both shed tears of joy after walking down the aisle together
Erica Dietz
Colorado, United States
The groom in Colorado Springs, Colorado was getting the kids ready for the backyard wedding ceremony, making sure their hair was perfectly in place
Logan Newell
Utrecht, Netherlands
The bride and groom shared a romantic kiss under the great sunlight outdoors in the beautiful garden setting of Fort Bij Vechten in the Netherlands, as the guests showered them with paper planes
Leonard Walpot
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At the marquee in Sproatley reception venue, East Riding, England, the best man drinks a pint of beer in one go, spilling it all over himself, as the father of the bride laughs at the side of him - shot through wine bottles from below
Patrick Mateer
Virginia, United States
The bride glowed radiantly as she gracefully walked down the aisle, bathed in the warm sunlight
Anastasiia Polyakov
Georgia, United States
The newlywed couple stopped to seal the night with a romantic kiss and dip while the guests lined up the walking lane with sparklers in the backyard of the bride's parents
Cindy Brown
Maharashtra, India
The groom's face was captured in a tight shot as he tried to catch his breath after getting water splashed at him in Hyderabad
Mohamed Jameer
United Kingdom
The little girl at the wedding reception venue in London, England made a funny face to the man at the same table
Kristian Leven
United Kingdom
At the festive London England Reception Venue, the bride is dancing on the floor with guests
Kristian Leven
France
The bride and groom said "I do" in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in their military dress clothing and were thrilled to have exchanged rings at the ceremony
Damien Dohmen
Vienne (86) , France
The witness sprinted to his car, holding an umbrella for shelter from the rain that threatened to ruin the perfect Chateau de Veuil, France wedding
Corentin Azamoun
Taranto, Italy
The low lighting in the Apulian church illuminated the couple as they stood at the alter, waiting to receive their Taranto blessing
Marco Colonna
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
The happy couple beamed as they took their first steps together down the aisle, the air filled with a rainbow of confetti in Worcestershire, UK
Tom Beynon
Massachusetts, United States
The couple shared a spontaneous smooch while visiting guests at their dinner table in the historic Wellfleet Preservation Hall under a clear tent
Christine Hochkeppel
Italy
The wedding of the bride and groom in Trieste, Italy was a magical moment with confetti cannons blasting overhead as they walked down the church steps for a confetti moment
Paolo Blocar
Herault (34) , France
At the Bouquet and Ribbon Game in Aix les Bains, France, the bride was captured in a center-framed image cutting ribbons overhead outdoors
William Lambelet
North Carolina, United States
At the beautiful Ballantyne Country Club in North Carolina, the wedding guests laughed as the officiant shared a funny story of the bride and groom, surrounded by an arbor of yellow sunflowers
Song Johns
Massachusetts, United States
As the young flowergirl passed out high fives to the guests in the pews of St. Joseph Chapel in Falmouth MA, it was a truly memorable moment of the ceremony
Alex Paul
France
The kid joyfully scampered down the white aisle runner away from the altar in the majestic Château du Vivier, delighting the guests at the wedding ceremony
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
West Sussex, United Kingdom
The two grooms at Ockenden Manor in West Sussex proudly pulled open their jackets to reveal their designer waistcoats, brimming with excitement
Jenny Rutterford
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
The groom was lifted up on the shoulders of his groomsmen and merrily danced along the way to the before wedding ceremony at RBC Convention Centre with the bridal party
Harinder Chahal
California, United States
At the luxurious Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, CA, the bride's grandfather tenderly touched her cheek as they shared a special moment during the wedding day
Chris Werner
France
The bride-to-be was surrounded by 3 of her closest friends at Château de Maumont, France, as they busily prepared her for her special day with hair styling
Florent Cattelain
Vicenza, Italy
The bride and groom arrived at La Favellina in Vicenza, Italy, under an umbrella, determined to make the best of their special day despite the rain
Luca Fabbian
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
The bride gleefully cuts the ribbons of her bouquet, surrounded by the jubilant women guests at her Fort de l'île d'Oléron, France wedding reception party outdoors
Estelle Offroy
Maryland, United States
The bride thrilled the guests by throwing her bouquet against a backdrop of a sparkling dance floor and crystal chandeliers at the Baltimore, Maryland reception
Kenneth Clapp
Massachusetts, United States
The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation was the perfect backdrop for the newlyweds to share a carefully planted kiss on the nose after the ceremony
Christine Hochkeppel
Illinois, United States
The dance floor erupted at Wildman BT as a guest showed off his breakdancing moves, impressing his lady and leaving all the other wedding guests in awe
Jason Brown
Calvados (14) , France
The groom annoys the witnesses pulling on his ears outdoors as he tries to take an unforgettable photo in front of the Chateau de Ferrière
Jody Priour
Istanbul, Turkey
At the end of the Greek wedding ceremony at the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchy in Istanbul, Turkey, guests lined up outside to create a joyous lane for the happy couple to walk through
Ufuk Sarisen
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
From a reception at the home of the parents of the bride, the bridal couple and their friends play a game of table tennis, whoever misses is out
Caroline Elenbaas
California, United States
Arnold, CA was abuzz as the newlyweds delighted the crowd with their enthusiastic swing dance at their barn reception
Stephanie Secrest
Jaen, Spain
The guests lifted the beaming bride and groom way overhead as they shared a romantic dance at the majestic Salones in Arjona, Jaén, Spain
Pedro Volana
France
The bride's funny expression lit up the Parisian River Palace Boat when she took a shot of vodka
Luan Nguyen
Pennsylvania, United States
The bridesmaids and bride cheered and celebrated their victory over the groom and his groomsmen in a spirited game of flip cup at the Chadwick's Wexford, PA wedding
Erica Dietz
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At The Normans ceremony venue of York, England, the bride and groom procession out of the venue just after their ceremony has ended - a wall of fairy lights in the background, with some guests throwing confetti on them as they walk by
Patrick Mateer
France
The bride and groom sat together at the full head table inside the reception venue in Geneva, radiating joy and love during the speeches
Sylvain Bouzat
New Jersey, United States
At The Breakers, Spring Lake, New Jersey, the bride and groom are laughing as they exit their wedding ceremony and the bride gets tapped by a sword
Michelle Arlotta
France
The newly-married couple exiting Château Saint Denis in France were showered in confetti, basking in the glorious sunlight of the day
Franck Petit
Illinois, United States
At the Deer Path Inn of Highland Park, IL, parents of the groom throw dates and chestnuts into a cloth during a Korean wedding ceremony
Jason Brown
Utrecht, Netherlands
During the reception after cutting the cake at the Vreemde Vogel in Vlaardingen the kids of the bride and groom are being fed with bridal cake
Thomas Jongbloed
France
The sun shone softly through the trees over the private villa in Tourtour, creating an idyllic scene as guests erupted in laughter at the bride's joyful outburst
Colas Declercq
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
This Praia do Rosa groom extremely emotional with the entrance of the bride during the ceremony
Renan Radici
China
The groom and groomsmen getting ready for the ceremony and long day ahead of them
Vincent Mu
France
The bride rode between two excited children, her heart full of joy as they traveled to the wedding venue in the backseat of the car
Henri Deroche
Utrecht, Netherlands
The groom walked down the aisle with his dad and mom at the beautiful ceremony location in Utrecht, the Netherlands
Leonard Walpot
France
The bride and groom had a difficult exit from the ceremony in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, as they ran through an outdoor obstacle course while dodging streamers and navigating a web of obstacles
Jerome Villard
London, United Kingdom
The bride and groom launched their future together from a high perch at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, bouquet in hand, as guests watched and waited from way below
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Vermont, United States
The couple together for a beautiful outdoor ceremony in a park like setting in Wrightsville, PA, filled with lush green grass and huge laughs
Andy Madea
Puy-de-Dome (63) , France
Two little girls are hugging at church's exit among soap bubbles in the sunny afternoon in Saint-Amand's church in France
David Blateyron
Virginia, United States
The newlyweds rode down the streets of New Jersey in a convertible, bubbles filling the air as they rode in the back
Anastasiia Polyakov
Vermont, United States
The bride and groom, surrounded by family and friends, sealed their commitment with a kiss at the Vermont Tourterelle in Middlebury before taking a recess from the ceremony
Jacob Hannah
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
The bride smiled under the bright blue sky over The Fort de l'île d'Oléron, France as she cut the ribbons of her flower bouquet
Estelle Offroy
Potenza, Italy
As the limo pulled up outside the church, Dad's face reflected in the glass, beaming with pride at his daughter's special day in Potenza, Basilicata
Giuseppe Bruno
Bouches-du-Rhone (13) , France
The couple exchanged wedding rings in the grand PACA City Hall, to the delight of their daughters who watched with amazement
Severine Reynaud
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A happy couple swayed around the dance floor at the Queens House reception venue in Greenwich, London, celebrating a special day in the United Kingdom
Kari Bellamy
Montana, United States
The bride and groom shared an emotional ceremony by the lake in Glacier National Park, surrounded by the majestic glaciers
David Clumpner
Kent, United Kingdom
At Braxted Park in Essex, UK, the groomsmen came to the rescue as the groom navigated the water obstacle created by the rain with a warning to mind the puddle
Matt Ebbage
Haute-Marne (52) , France
As the couple exited the Cathedrale de Langres, they were showered on the sunlit steps by rice flying overhead
Oliver Saillard
China
The dreamy Beijing, China indoor ceremony featured a rose petal backdrop and a procession of a ring bearer, flower girl, and the beloved bride and groom
Vincent Mu
Pennsylvania, United States
The bride's father made sure to be extra careful as he slowly walked her down the aisle at the Tryp Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, not wanting to step on or let the door close on her long, beautiful wedding gown train at the Over Eden, Tryp Hotel
Erica Dietz
Massachusetts, United States
The guests gasped in awe as the groomsmen performed a triumphant back flip after his introduction at the Kalmar Village reception
Christine Hochkeppel
Trapani, Italy
The bride's bouquet launch was an unforgettable moment at the Baglio Borgesati wedding reception in Salemi, Sicily, as the strings of lights overhead illuminated her joyous smile during the outdoor night celebration
Nino Lombardo
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
The newlyweds shared a joyous confetti celebration as they exited the Milano wedding venue, to the cheers of their loved ones
Nicola Genati
New Jersey, United States
Bride makes funny face as groom tries to feed her cake during their Florentine Gardens NJ wedding reception
Michelle Arlotta
Dublin, Ireland
The Bride watched excitedly through the window in her bridal suite at The K Club in Ireland as her guests arrived for the big day
Annie Kheffache
Michigan, United States
At the Bride's parents home in Bloomfield Hills, MI, the Bride sought out her bridesmaids' opinions to decide which set of sparkling earrings to complete her wedding day look
Ray Iavasile
North Carolina, United States
The parents of the groom are hoisted in the air as part of Jewish tradition during the wedding reception in Key West, Florida
Michael Freas
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
The bride and groom's big smiles shone brighter than the sun as flower petals filled the air at Der Kirsch-Hof, Viersen after the wedding ceremony
Patrycja Janik
Paris (75) , France
At the end of this France ceremony, the guests welcome the newlyweds with bubbles, the newlywed were surprised
Samantha Pastoor
Istanbul, Turkey
The happy and excited groom eagerly awaited the first meeting with his bride-to-be at the Hotel Torbahan in Torba, Bodrum, Turkey outdoors
Ufuk Sarisen
Tarn (81) , France
At Les Terrasses de Majorac in Aveyron, France, the bridesmaids are joyfully jumping in the open field with an open sky above, celebrating the bouquet toss
Loic Bourniquel
Illinois, United States
At The Joinery, Chicago, IL, the bride and groom trade garlands while hoisted on chairs during a Bengali wedding
Jason Brown
New Jersey, United States
The joyful bride erupted with laughter as her friends and family lifted her in the air during the hora at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, New Jersey
Michelle Arlotta
California, United States
At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido, CA, the brides nephew looks at the brides bouquet of flowers
Shaun Baker
Trieste, Italy
The lovely groom was helping his bride with her gown inside the beautiful San Giusto Cathedral in Trieste, Italy
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Virginia, United States
The couple's heartfelt toast echoed through DAR Constitution Hall in DC, as they looked out from the upper balcony, surrounded by their loved ones below
Anastasiia Polyakov
Utrecht, Netherlands
Inside the wedding venue of Kasteel Wijenburg in Echteld, the wedding party is enjoying a glass of champagne while the bride is getting ready
Thomas Jongbloed
Wisconsin, United States
At the Olin Park Pavilion in Madison, WI, the couple shared a special moment as they danced their first dance together in the indoor reception venue during the daytime
Ilana Bar av
Torino, Italy
The bride and groom leaned into each other and touched heads during the ceremony at the Parrocchia della Beata Vergine delle Grazie, during a heartfelt and intimate moment
Alessandro Vargiu
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The groom was so excited to see a friend at the Lancashire barn wedding venue that he accidentally snagged the bride's veil in his arm and pulled her head back
Jawad Aslam
Pennsylvania, United States
As the groom and his mother danced near the head table of The Woods at Eisler Farms in Butler, PA, the bride was overcome with emotion
Erica Dietz
Taranto, Italy
The newlyweds emerged from the Church in Taranto, Apulia amidst a cloud of confetti, smoke from the canon firings, and cheers from the crowd
Marco Colonna
Michigan, United States
As the uninterested flower girl was escorted down the ceremony aisle of the Meridian Banquet and Events Hall in Farmington Hills, MI
Ray Iavasile
North Carolina, United States
The newlyweds celebrated their union at the beautiful Estate and Moraine Farm, with everyone dancing, lifting their hands up in joy, as the couple shared the joy of their special day with their friends and family
James Nix
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Alameda da Figueira, Porto Alegre wedding reception image of the bride singing along with her friends dancing and partying behind her
Renan Radici
Hampshire, United Kingdom
The Bride, Groom, and Bridesmaids joyfully jumped into the air on the pure white wedding bouncy castle, celebrating their union at King's Court in Romsey
Greg Kmita
West Sussex, United Kingdom
The beautiful Pangdean Old Barn provided the perfect backdrop for the two brides to happily embrace during their special day
Jenny Rutterford
France
The bride and groom shared a passionate kiss at the base of the steps in Île-de-France, Paris, surrounded by their guests
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
The newly-weds joyously celebrated their union, with the groom doing a Queen Elisabeth salute as they made their outdoor wedding exit from the Moulin de Nartaud following their laïc ceremony
Nicolas Issaly
Foggia, Italy
At the reception venue in Foggia, Apulia, the groom and the bride with their daughter running to meet them
Pino Coduti
Alagoas, Brazil
The bride and groom shared a moment of prayer in the warm tones of Maceio, Alagoas as the light beamed through the window of their indoor ceremony location
Carol Rox
Calvados (14) , France
Grandma fondly remembers her special day as she looks at her wedding photo, framed and mounted on a tree trunk at the outdoor reception in Montoire sur le Loire during the daytime
Jody Priour
Maryland, United States
At the Baltimore, Maryland reception, money was flying through the air over the couple as they danced on the dance floor
Kenneth Clapp
Jaen, Spain
The couple beamed with joy as they were pelted with grains and colorful paper in the Iglesia de La Merced in Jaén, Spain, surrounded by their loved ones who cheered and celebrated, and couldn't stop laughing and smiling
Pedro Volana
Oaxaca, Mexico
The couple shared a kiss amidst the vibrant celebrations of the elopement calenda in Oaxaca City, Mexico
Nikhol Esteras
Vermont, United States
At Bliss Ridge Farm. Moretown, VT, a friend pulls a splinter from the bride's heel during her wedding reception
Oliver Parini
Virginia, United States
The bridesmaids gracefully glided up the wet stone steps, each carrying a clear bubble umbrella, on the way to the Airlie VA wedding
Johnny Shryock
France
The Groom and his groomsmen embraced in playful love, creating a fun atmosphere at the Château du Vivier reception venue with friends
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
France
The grooms and their mothers stood hand-in-hand in the beautiful ceremony venue in France, ready to begin the day's festivities
Isabelle Dohin
Herault (34) , France
Just before the wedding rings are handed over. The bride and groom and their daughters in the same line
Julie Verdier
France
The bride arrived at Domaine de la Poignardière in Châtillon-sur-Indre, surrounded by a magical forest of origami paper foldings hanging from the trees
Mathieu Hebbada
Sofia, Bulgaria
The bride and her friends had an amazing time singing along to the talented musician playing the keyboard at Villa Sintica in Sandanski
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Maharashtra, India
In Ras Al Khaimah, the traditional wedding ritual of mangalsnanam is celebrated with a shower of joyous water over the newly-wed couple
Joseph Radhik
New Hampshire, United States
The newly married couple joyously walked out of their outdoor ceremony at The Preserve at Chocorua New Hampshire, surrounded by grass, trees, and celebrating guests
Sarah V. Martinez
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
At Foxtail Barns in Staffordshire, UK, the bride and groom shared a cute, sweet little moment, sipping wine through straws
Nathan Walker
Georgia, United States
At the bride's parent's backyard in Georgia, the bride playfully smashed the groom's face with cake by the pool in an unexpected but hilarious turn of events
Cindy Brown
China
At the traditional wedding ceremony in Ningbo, China, the daughter of the couple acted as the flower child, arriving in a small electric toy car to give the wedding ring
Mango Gu
Ontario, Canada
On a beautiful wedding day, the bride and ladies getting ready at Orchard View Wedding Venue in Ottawa, ON created a beautiful black and white scene with all the babies in tow
Kathi Robertson
Maine, United States
The couple reconnected after 40 years apart and were pronounced married on the stunning beach of Ocean Drive in Acadia National Park, Maine
Brittany Bugaj
Italy
At the luxurious outdoor reception venue of the Hotel De Russie in Rome, Italy, a lucky guest won the challenge to catch the bouquet of the bride
Stefano Snaidero
Idaho, United States
The Coeur d'Alene Best Man comforted the flower girl after she scraped her leg on the way to the backyard Idaho wedding ceremony
Jerome Pollos
Utrecht, Netherlands
The bride and groom sat laughing and pointing in the direction of the officiant during their wedding ceremony at Rhederoord, Netherlands
Leonard Walpot
Virginia, United States
The bride, holding her bouquet in Washington VA, straightened the bowtie of the little ring bearer
Brittany Diliberto
Karnataka, India
At a hotel in Karnataka, India, the groom was showered with buckets of water during the Haldi Ceremony
Calan Dsouza
Calvados (14) , France
The happy bride was surrounded by her gaily-dressed bridesmaids, all wearing red dresses, as they laughed and chatted with her while she pored over a book in Montoire sur le Loire
Jody Priour
Texas, United States
At the Rice Hotel in Houston, the wedding ceremony is marked with a traditional pithi ritual where eggs, milk, and ketchup are thrown at the groom
Philip Thomas
Oise (60) , France
The bride and groom were blindfolded as they found each other at the Abbaye Royale de Chaalis in Oise, France during their outdoor reception
Eloise Le Nevanic
Massachusetts, United States
At Ocean Edge Resort, Brewster, MA, three groomsmen tie their ties and seem to mimic the painting they stand near
Kayla Rice
Isere(38) , France
The emotional gesture of a father's love was felt the moment his teary eyes met the first look of his daughter in the cozy library of an Isere Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Hotel
Florian Maguin
France
The happy couple beamed as they exited the church, sealing their love with a passionate kiss amidst the gentle shower of flower petals in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Jessica Evrard
Cheshire, United Kingdom
In Brosholme Hall, Uk, father and mother of the bride see the bride in her dress for the first time
Karl Chester
București, Romania
Under a tent at Zabola Castle, the bride and groom during their first dance
Cristina Tanase
Illinois, United States
The bride and groom laughed as their guests toasted them at the elegant indoor venue of a Chicago, Illinois hotel
Milan Lazic
Vendee (85) , France
The bride and groom's first dance at Domaine de la Gerberie in Vendée, France was captured in a dramatic silhouette shot with theatre DJ lighting
Jeremie Sangare
Torino, Italy
The bride and groom sealed their union with a romantic kiss surrounded by their beaming bridal party at the magnificent Torre di Valgorrera
Alessandro Vargiu
Isere(38) , France
The bride and groom exited the Isere Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ceremony location to the sound of happy guests applauding and throwing flowers
Florian Maguin
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
The bride shared a joyous kiss with her godson, surrounded by family and friends in at Lagarde Fieumarcon, Castelnau in Gers, France, with confetti removed from her veil and hair
Isabelle Bazin
Taranto, Italy
As the newlyweds of Taranto exited the Church in Apulia, sunlight and shadows followed them, accompanied by a flurry of confetti and rice tossing
Marco Colonna
Pennsylvania, United States
At the Gettysburg Hotel in Pennsylvania, the bride shared a special dance with her father, lit warmly by the flickering candles on the tables
Scott Josuweit
Illinois, United States
The bride and groom were laughing uncontrollably with their officiant in Chicago, Illinois during their ceremony after the groom read a funny story
Madi Ellis
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
The newlyweds beamed with joy as they left their Parisian Île-de-France ceremony in the attic
Pierrick Roland
Maine, United States
The bride and groom beamed with joy as they walked down the aisle of the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket, Maine after their wedding ceremony
Kate Crabtree
France
At the Nouvelle-Aquitaine reception venue, the bride nervously ducked away at the head table as the groom opened the champagne
Damien Dohmen
Somerset, United Kingdom
As the bridesmaids helped the Bride put on her veil in the angelic lighting of Prestwold Hall in Leicestershire, they could feel the anticipation for the ceremony in the glowing room
Caroline Coeur
County Antrim, United Kingdom
Inside the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Northern Ireland, the groom finishes dressing his son just before the ceremony, who is reaching out to touch a piece of art on the wall
Jonathan Ryder
France
As the Chateau St julien echoed with laughter, the newlyweds watched happily as their guests departed with joy in their hearts
Castille Alma
France
The Chateau de Pruzilly ceremony exit of the bride and groom tangled in the wires representing the ties of their families
Castille Alma
Herault (34) , France
Children during the church ceremony in Hérault Occitanie, a baby wants to join his parents, under the gaze of other children
Julie Verdier
Vermont, United States
Inside The Ponds at Bolton Valley. Bolton, VT, the parents of the groom get lifted onto chairs as the wedding guests dance to the Hora
Oliver Parini
Jaen, Spain
At Salones D. Luis Mengibar Jaén, Spain, the bride´s brother suddenly drops to one knee in front of his girlfriend.The girlfriend is overwhelmed and the wedding guests erupt into laughter and applause
Rocio Sanchez
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
The bride and groom drove away in their get away car, leaving Noord Brabant with her head resting on his shoulder
Freek Nagtzaam
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
This Praia do Rosa bride and godmother laughing while getting ready for the ceremony with hair and makeup
Renan Radici
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Surrounded by a beautiful white backdrop, the Indian wedding tradition ceremony at Ladywood Estate was a sight to behold with their colorful and vibrant attires
Janina Brocklesby
Devon, United Kingdom
The elegant bridal prep scene near the window in the backlit room of the Dorchester Hotel London was captured beautifully in black and white
David Pullum
California, United States
The groom and his roommates gathered in the rented home in Paso Robles, CA to join in prayer before the wedding
Stephanie Secrest
Colorado, United States
Guests at the outdoor wedding reception in Austin, TX had an unforgettable night as the bride showed off her skills on the mechanical bull while wearing a cowboy hat
Caroline Robert
Illinois, United States
The bride on the dance floor with her terminally ill father, creating an emotional moment for all at the Chicago, Illinois reception
Madi Ellis
Illinois, United States
The bride and groom stood facing each other at the altar of a beautiful Chicago, Illinois church, surrounded by rows of pews and captured by a low angle, long lens shot
Milan Lazic
Calvados (14) , France
The two women playfully and aggressively tore off the groom's bow tie in Montlouis sur Loire, signaling it was time to party
Jody Priour
Italy
The happy Bride and Groom smiled at each other, creating a beautiful and symmetrical image that encapsulated their joy at the end of their ceremony in Trieste, Italy
Paolo Blocar
Maharashtra, India
The newlyweds in Mumbai, Maharashtra enjoyed the fun ring finding games being played between them during the wedding ceremony
Nitika Bhasin
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
The pure expression of joy on the girl's face who won the bouquet toss at the Château de Roucayrols outdoors was a moment to cherish
Nicolas Issaly
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
The bride thrusts her bouquet into the air with one hand and clings to the groom with the other as they exit the ceremony amidst a flurry of confetti at beautiful Lake Maggiore, Italy
Nicola Genati
Italy
The newlyweds celebrated their union with an unforgettable cake cutting ceremony at the beautiful Villa Miani in Rome, complete with reception fireworks and sparklers
Massimiliano Esposito
Antwerpen, Belgium
The iron gates of Rumst created a protective perimiter, but the kids were still climbing on it and playing - carefully checking the bottom of their shoes for any punctured holes from the sharp spikes on the fence
Sanne De Block
Tennessee, United States
The bride's adventurous entrance to her Chicago firehouse wedding had everyone excited when she came down the fire pole with the groom eagerly waiting below
Leah Moyers
Brescia, Italy
At the Municipal hall in Erbusco, the bride was welcomed with open arms by the father of the groom as they arrived for the ceremony
Alessandro Di Noia
France
The reception at Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes was full of laughter as the brides best girlfriend had a funny expression when she unexpectedly caught the bouquet, despite not wanting to get married
Jerome Villard
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At the Saltmarshe Hall reception venue, Howden, England, wedding guests enjoy eating canapés - one guest sticks out her now empty cocktail stick which aligns perfectly with the mouth of a male guest in the background, adding to the amusing composition
Hollie Mateer
France
The bride and groom watched a little one hugging the man giving the speech in Corrèze
Valerie Teppe
Istanbul, Turkey
Guests celebrated the couple's special day with a lively dance on the champagne-drenched checkered floor of the Korineum Golf and Beach Resort in Kyrenia, Cyprus
Ufuk Sarisen
Loire-Atlantique (44) , France
The moment was particularly poignant for the father of the groom when his son gave a heartfelt speech at their weding reception venue in Nantes
Valentin Napoli
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
The bride in Noord Brabant was busy getting ready with the help of her family, ironing her dress for the big day
Freek Nagtzaam
Lodzkie, Poland
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
Piotr Maksa
Perugia, Italy
At Villa Miani, the couples' crazy dance had all the guests laughing, as the groom dipped his blushing woman with a funny look on his face, leaving an empty dance floor in their wake
Francesca Vitulano
Montana, United States
The Missoula, Montana bride was grateful for her bridesmaid's help holding her gown in the bathroom stall as she prepared for her big day
David Clumpner
Texas, United States
At a Southern Texas tea ceremony, a couple walked under a red gauntlet of raised arms of their bridal party in celebration
Hy Le
Colorado, United States
The bride and groom took a few moments to practice their first dance before heading to the reception at the stunning Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash, Colorado
Carl Bower
Dorset, United Kingdom
The reflection of the bride's hug with her bridesmaid in the mirror of Hampton Court House in London was a moment to remember
Robin Goodlad
Vermont, United States
The happy couple embraced in a sun-drenched ceremony garden in Waitsfield, Vermont, surrounded by lush green grass
Andy Madea
Tarn (81) , France
The couples' daughter was amazed by the grandeur of the Ceremony at the Cathedral Sainte Cécile in Albi, Tarn, France
Loic Bourniquel
Hessen, Germany
The happy bridal couple were enjoying a romantic ride on the carousel at the Frankfurt Roemer, riding the adorned horses and smiling
Steven Herrschaft
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
The bride's anticipation was palpable as the bridesmaids entered, eager to get their first look at the stunning bride in her gown, ready to start her journey to matrimony
Hong Phuc Bui
Overijssel, Netherlands
The bride's daughter helping with dress fittings in the mirror, while a little boy and girl hug in the foreground of this getting ready image in Enschede, The Netherlands
Indra Simons
Vermont, United States
The newlyweds waved goodbye to their happy guests as they exited the First Congregational Church in Manchester, VT amidst the changing fall colors, with a shot of them from behind
Megan Hannah
Belgium
The bride-to-be in East Flanders was getting ready at home, as her daughter watched from the doorway, eagerly anticipating seeing her mother going into her gown
Sven Soetens
France
The funny moment during the ceremony at the Geneva Church as a young man held up a mic for the bride to speak into
Sylvain Bouzat
Singapore
The moment right after the veil was draped over the bride's face by parents at her home in Singapore
Charles Sng
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
Before the sun set, the guests watched in awe as the Elvis impersonator conducted the colorful rock wedding on the lawn of L'Alcove Hotel Restaurant
Nicolas Issaly
Lancashire, United Kingdom
The guests and bridal party at the River Barn Wedding Venue in Lancashire were delighted when the groom showed off his dancing skills by balancing a food tray on his head
Andy Griffiths
Nebraska, United States
Inside a Countrylife limousine, the bridal party partying and singing on party bus
Andrea Bibeault
Herault (34) , France
The bride and groom in Tarbes, France are captured in a black and white image of themselves getting ready together in their bedroom
William Lambelet
France
The bride is overcome with emotion as her bridesmaids hold up her veil outside the beautiful church in Interlaken, Switzerland, moments before the ceremony
Sylvain Bouzat
Guernsey, United Kingdom
At St. Pierre Park Hotel in Guernsey, the mother of the groom wiped away his tears as the bride sang a heartfelt song to him
Nick Despres
Hampshire, United Kingdom
The Stockbridge wedding reception venue was full of joy as the Bride and Groom danced wildly surrounded by their guests, creating a wild and unforgettable party scene at The Greyhound
Paul Tansley
Torino, Italy
At the gorgeous outdoor venue in Turin, Piedmont, the boy and girl happily brought the rings to the altar, signifying the start of the beautiful wedding ceremony
Alessandro Vargiu
United Kingdom
At Wilton's Music Hall in London, the newly married couple got the crowd singing and celebrating, with all arms in the air, on the dance floor
Lyndsey Goddard
Torino, Italy
The bride and groom were overcome with emotion as they listened to the heartfelt speeches in the Villa Kimera courtyard, tears streaming down their faces
Alessandro Vargiu
Dublin, Ireland
The bride's spectacular arrival to Powerscourt House in a horse drawn carriage created a fairytale scene, with a huge sky filled with clouds
Kevin Kheffache
France
At the Montauban, France wedding, a baby was particularly intrigued by the photos hanging from the clothesline at the outdoor reception
Florent Cattelain
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Guests were celebrating in the sunshine at the Split, Croatia beach ceremony, throwing confetti as they watched the smiling couple exit
Nicola Genati
Trieste, Italy
The newlyweds looked great together as the groom kissed the bride's hand at the outdoor ceremony at the beautiful Villa Iachia in Ruda, Udine, Italy
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Colorado, United States
In Loveland, Colorado, the father of the bride wipes away a tear during the processional while his daughter revels in the moment
Mark Creery
Istanbul, Turkey
The bride in Istanbul, Izoletta, delighted in admiring the framed historic photos on display
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
United Arab Emirates
The bride and groom were welcomed with a dazzling display as dancers entered their United Arab Emirates wedding reception in a cloud of smoke, accompanied by the energizing beats of the drummers
Geeshan Bandara
Oaxaca, Mexico
The joyful brides in their calenda proudly danced, walked and celebrated through the streets of Oaxaca City, holding bouquets of flowers
Nikhol Esteras
France
The bride and groom shared a funny moment as they sat under the trees, while the low camera angle captured the sleeping dog that had joined in on the ceremony
Valerie Teppe
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the wedding venue of Kasteel Hooge Vuursche in Baarn, The Netherlands, the ring-bearers are getting ready while the groom is looking at them in the mirror
Thomas Jongbloed
Dublin, Ireland
The page-boy climbed the stairs to the roof of Powerscourt House in Ireland to get an overhead angle of the bride and groom walking
Annie Kheffache
New Hampshire, United States
The bride's horror was evident as the couple was lifted high above the crowd during the traditional horah at their wedding reception at Turning Stone Farm in Vermont
Sarah V. Martinez
Haute-Marne (52) , France
In Mairie, Paris, the couple's daughter is hiding under the dress between alliances' exchange during the wedding ceremony
Oliver Saillard
Illinois, United States
The bride and groom started their special night with a romantic first dance at Dinolfo's indoor reception venue
Victoria Sprung
France
After the sun set, guests gathered outdoors at the Château de Méridon to be mesmerized by a fire-show from an enchanting fire-dancer, creating a magical atmosphere for the night
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
Indre (36) , France
The bride, her daughters and the guests playing the ribbon game to win the bouquet in Aix Les Bains
Gaelle Caré
Georgia, United States
As their daughter and her new husband drove away from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia, Mom and Dad stood waving goodbye
Cindy Brown
Virginia, United States
The bride glowed as she danced in the center of the Fairmont Hotel's DC reception, surrounded by her closest friends and family
Johnny Shryock
California, United States
At Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico, wedding guests take photos at the 360 degree photo booth
Annie Bang
Alberta, Canada
At the reception location in Edmonton, Alberta, the groom surprised the bride by feeding her a piece of cake during the cake cutting ceremony
Lauren Hannah Garcia
Waterford, Ireland
As the light shone through the large windows at a venue in Inchydoney, Cork, the daughter of the bridal couple made a daring attempt to steal the wedding ring during the indoor ceremony
Shane O'Neill
Hampshire, United Kingdom
On London Street, the bride is leaving bridal prep apartment with her father and bridesmaids, on a rainy London day
Paul Tansley
Catania, Italy
The grand facade of the Chiesa di San Camillo served as a perfect backdrop for the newlyweds' joyous exit, ready to be showered with tossed rice by the enthusiastic cheers of their guests
Salvo Moroni
Spain
The bride and groom ran gleefully down the jungle-lined pathway in the moonlight, eager to see their loved ones gathered at the beautiful Jardines de Alfabia in Mallorca for their wedding
Roxana Ramirez
California, United States
At a private house in Bel Air, California, the bride and the groom are about to break a glass at the same time during their wedding ceremony
Annie Bang
China
The bride was getting ready for her big day in a luxurious Zhejiang hotel, with a makeup artist by her side and a mirror with lights around the edges
Leon Wong
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
The kids touched noses in the indoor church ceremony at Priston Mill, United Kingdom with the pews filled with guests behind them
Damion Mower
Overijssel, Netherlands
At Kasteel Weijenburg, friends of the bride dancing in the room where everybody is getting ready, in a beautiful room of an old castle, next to wedding dress that is hanging from a chandelier
Indra Simons
France
Leaving the house in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, was difficult for the bride due to the mud and the difficulty of walking across the wooden boards
Jerome Villard
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At the Saltmarshe Hall wedding venue of East Yorkshire, England, two young wedding guests play happily - one doing a handstand - as two older guests watch on in the middle of the scene
Hollie Mateer
Massachusetts, United States
At the Cape Club in Sharon, Massachusetts, the bride and groom were delighted as the guests cheered and reacted to the football game playing on the phone during the reception
Simi Rabinowitz
Herault (34) , France
The bridesmaids at the Chateau de Carsix in France are helping the bride get ready in her beautiful gown for her special day
William Lambelet
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The happy couple were met with a shower of confetti as they made their way out of The Walled Garden, Nottingham, UK, with the groom having a face full of it and the bride smiling in delight
Nathan Walker
Sofia, Bulgaria
The groom ceremoniously took off the garter from the bride's leg as she sat in a chair surrounded by guests, all eagerly anticipating the start of the Belite skali in Bulgaria
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The bride and groom mirrored each other's gestures in the Walled Garden in Nottingham, UK, with soft, out of focus flowers in the foreground
Nathan Walker
Ontario, Canada
In Kitchener, Ontario, the bride and groom shared a prayer surrounded by their parents in a beautiful outdoor ceremony, with the forest as their backdrop as they bowed their heads
Lori Anne Crewe
Milano, Italy
The young groom at Frassinella Castle was getting dressed, his fingers working the cufflinks, until a kind young man stepped in to help him, the window lighting the moment
Massimiliano Beccati
China
The bridesmaids were resting in the room of the Zhejiang Hotel, their devices in hand on the bed, creating a relaxing and serene scene
Leon Wong
Quebec, Canada
At Espace Canal - Montreal, Quebec, the bride and groom lifted on chairs during the hora in their Scottish-Jewish wedding reception
Esther Gibbons

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