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2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2023 v01 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.

France
The bride's graceful descent of the spiral stone stairs at Château d'Aix, France, was a beautiful moment captured in a wedding photo
Franck Petit
United Kingdom
At Marylebone Town Hall in London, a moment was captured of the bride arriving with her father in a vintage Mercedes
Lyndsey Goddard
Genova, Italy
At Villa Nobel, Sanremo, a wedding picture captured the moment of a little girl throwing rice on the groom outside of the chapel
Julian Kanz
Georgia, United States
The excited father-in-law warmly embraced his new son-in-law with a joyous expression at the wedding in Atlanta, Georgia
Joshua Grasso
Virginia, United States
At District Winery in Washington DC, the parents gave a toast, captured in a funny moment with the mother making a funny face
Johnny Shryock
Noord Holland, Netherlands
At a wedding venue in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, the bride had her hair styled by a stylist, while being watched by the paintings on the walls
Bart Rondeel
Maharashtra, India
At Sofitel, Bahrain, the wedding day was made even more special with the fun and joy of the garland exchange ceremony
Ankita Asthana
Lancashire, United Kingdom
In a wedding picture taken at Mythe Barn in Sheep Magna, UK, two groomsmen are captured sharing a moment of laughter while one gets his buttonhole pinned on by the other
Ian Bursill
West Midlands, United Kingdom
At Coventry, UK, a wedding picture captured a moment of the groom doing pushups on the stone paver walkway after an Asian ceremony and games
Emil Boczek
Haute-Marne (52) , France
At Chateau de la Dame Blanche in Geneuille, a wedding picture captured the moment of the groom dancing joyfully on his knees
Oliver Saillard
France
The bride is getting ready for her wedding day in Zermatt, Switzerland, with her parents' help, captured in a beautiful BW picture
Sylvain Bouzat
France
This documentary-style wedding picture captured a high-level jump during the outdoor reception in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, as guests competed for the bouquet
Jerome Villard
Massachusetts, United States
An older gentleman assists a younger man with his tie in a special moment captured at Hotel AKA Boston Common
Alex Paul
West Midlands, United Kingdom
A Jewish groom is captured in a documentary-style wedding picture at a London Synagogue in the UK during a Tish ceremony
Emil Boczek
China
Everyone enjoyed the special moment at a hotel in Lijiang, Yunan, China after the wedding ceremony, basking in the beauty of the blue sky
Leon Wong
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
The wedding picture captures the moment of the married couple exiting the reception venue in Rennes, taken by the wedding photographer
Hong Phuc Bui
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The three bridesmaids, dressed in pink, walking into the ceremony venue at The Deer House, The Swinton Estate, England, created a beautiful scene captured in this wedding picture
Patrick Mateer
Dublin, Ireland
At Segrave Barns, the wedding guests enjoyed a unique experience as they were serenaded by a singing waiter during dinner
Ronan Palliser
United Kingdom
The wedding picture captured a moment of fun and gaiety, with the women dancing and balancing bottles on their heads at the reception venue in London, England
Kristian Leven
Arizona, United States
The Lucy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding ceremony, phones were plentiful as a special moment was captured - one in hand, one taking a photo, and one providing extra lighting
JD Land
Guangxi, China
At Nanning in Guangxi province, a funny moment was captured in a wedding picture with a man and a girl doing the Limbo
Color Song
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
At Domaine de Conseillant, a wedding picture was taken of a game involving a shirt that was hard to remove
Nicolas Issaly
West Sussex, United Kingdom
At Tunnels Beaches in Devon, England, the bride and groom shared a joyful moment of laughter while exchanging rings during their outdoor ceremony
Jenny Rutterford
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The bride shed an emotional tear as she, her husband and guests gathered to sign the marriage register at Sutton Church, Hull, England
Hollie Mateer
Herault (34) , France
The bridal party in Ahmedabad, India, was captured in a wedding photo walking down the aisle with a beautiful display of fireworks to their sides
William Lambelet
United Kingdom
The couple arrived at the Union Club in Soho, London in a vintage gold Mercedes for their wedding reception
Lyndsey Goddard
San Jose, Costa Rica
The groom's emotional hug of the bride's father was a touching moment captured in a wedding photo at Los Sueños Marriott Ocean Resort
Mauricio Urena
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The bride and groom's romantic kiss during their first dance at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, England was captured in a beautiful wedding photo
Patrick Mateer
France
The bride and groom exited their wedding ceremony at Chateau des loges - Le Perréon to a magical sight of lavender petals raining down upon them
Jessica Evrard
North Carolina, United States
The couples' last dance at the reception, held at 658 Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, was captured in a documentary-style wedding photograph
Song Johns
Oaxaca, Mexico
The groom was tangled in the veil as they exited the ceremony on the sand of the beach by the sea at Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Nikhol Esteras
Texas, United States
The bride's entrance to the Georgetown, SC outdoor ceremony was captured in a beautiful wedding photo taken from the bedroom window
Philip Thomas
Massachusetts, United States
The groom was captured in a wedding photograph looking out the window of Turner Hill in Ipswitch, MA, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the limousine
Ben Schaefer
Noord Holland, Netherlands
In Noord Holland, at the reception venue, the guests had a blast in the photobooth while the bride snapped a selfie with an Instax camera
Teun Bakker
Rhone (69) , France
The bride and groom in traditional dress at their wedding in Lyon, France, was a moment captured forever in the wedding reportage picture
Elise Julliard
Arizona, United States
The bride was dancing late into the night at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reception venue, Globe Dye Works, in a wedding party picture
JD Land
Herault (34) , France
At the Mas des Oliviers in Ceyras, France, the bride and her friends were filled with emotion upon seeing her after the make-up artist had worked her magic
Ludovic Lieffrig
Dorset, United Kingdom
A documentary-style wedding picture at Charlecombe Church, Bath UK captures the reflections and the stained glass and the bride walking outside
Robin Goodlad
Noord Holland, Netherlands
At the reception in Amsterdam, the bride and groom, along with their guests, had a great time laughing at the speech given by their friends
Teun Bakker
France
The winner of the bouquet toss came to embrace the bride during the cocktail hour in Lille, Nord
Estelle Carlier
Indre (36) , France
In a wedding picture taken in Ahmedabad, India, the bride's family is seen preparing her for the traditional turmeric ritual before a foggy background
Gaelle Caré
Dorset, United Kingdom
At Hamswell House, Bath, UK, a documentary-style wedding picture captured a tranquil moment of the children seated on the concrete steps near the garden
Robin Goodlad
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The guests of an intimate indoor ceremony at Allington Manor, Lincolnshire, UK, witnessed a romantic first kiss
Nathan Walker
Colorado, United States
The couple shared an intimate moment of saying their vows at an elopement on a wood deck in the snow in Denver, Colorado
Shea McGrath
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
At Kettering Golf Club in the UK, the groom's daughter smiled brightly as her father lovingly caught her in a special moment captured in a wedding photo
James Arnia
Lancashire, United Kingdom
The happy couple, walking away from their clapping guests, made their way to the drinks reception at Kilworth House Hotel, Leicestershire, UK after the ceremony
Ian Bursill
West Midlands, United Kingdom
At the Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, UK, an Asian wedding party was captured with bottles of alcohol on the dance floor
Emil Boczek
Massachusetts, United States
The flowergirls watched in awe as the bride got dressed in the luxurious highrise getting ready room of Hotel AKA Boston Common
Alex Paul
Arizona, United States
At a reception venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the couple kissed to celebrate the first seconds of 2023, with the guests welcoming in the new year
JD Land
Dorset, United Kingdom
At Charlecombe Church, Bath UK, a beautiful moment was captured of the bride walking down a path lined with trees and purple flowers, accompanied by her bridesmaids
Robin Goodlad
France
A wedding picture at Versailles, France captures the bride, groom and guests walking in the rain with clear umbrellas after the ceremony
Luan Nguyen
West Midlands, United Kingdom
The wedding party in Wokingham, UK hugged in the streets on their way to the registry office, captured in a beautiful wedding picture
Emil Boczek
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
The celebrant is captured in a wedding picture at the outdoor wedding ceremony of Relais du Moulin Neuf, Barbaste, France, as they hold back the wind-blown curtain
Isabelle Bazin
Devon, United Kingdom
A picture captured the joyous moment of the couple arriving to their wedding reception at Kinloss, London, under a shower of confetti
David Pullum
China
The wedding picture captured the joyous moment of the gatecrashing game at Nanping, Fujian
Xiang Qi
France
The groom's reflection in the small mirror while preparing at Manoir de Vacheresses, France, was captured in a timeless wedding photo
Luan Nguyen
London, United Kingdom
At The Scenery Vintage Farm in Thailand, a moment was captured in a wedding photo as the man wiped the groom's sweat from his brow before the ceremony
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
The newlyweds were captured exiting the Villenave d'Ornon town hall, seen from the balcony
Nicolas Issaly
Tarn (81) , France
This documentary-style wedding picture captures many emotional moments in one frame, with hugs at the end of the ceremony at Domaine de Conseillant in Aquitaine, France
Loic Bourniquel
Herault (34) , France
At Ahmedabad, India, the bride was surrounded by family and friends as she was covered in holy flowers for the ceremony
William Lambelet
Limerick, Ireland
At Rossleague Manor in Galway, Ireland, a joyous bride holds up her wedding ring to a delighted guest, creating a beautifully layered image
Jamie Gillies
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
At the Hong Kong wedding, the sister's joyous leap when catching the bouquet captured the anticipation and hope of all the single ladies in the room
Keith Kwok
France
At Chateau de St trys, a wedding picture captured a beautiful moment of the bride and groom in the reception hall
Castille Alma
Virginia, United States
The happy couple embraced with a loving kiss after toasting to their future, surrounded by their closest friends at District Winery, Washington DC
Johnny Shryock
United Kingdom
A moment of joviality is captured in a wedding picture of the Best Man in London, England, ironing his tie while wearing it
Kristian Leven
Morbihan (56) , France
The wedding picture captured the perfect moment of the couple in sync as they exited the vehicles outside Brittany City Hall
Elodie Gentit
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
The bride's overwhelming emotions are captured in a center framed wedding picture at Lake Orta, Italy
Nicola Genati
France
At Planchevienne castle Magny-cours, the bride's bouquet moment of cutting ribbons with her bridesmaids was captured in a beautiful wedding photo from a high angle
Henri Deroche
Virginia, United States
At the Estate at River Run in Richmond, Virginia, USA, the mother stands in disbelief in response to the toasts given by the groom's siblings
Xiaoqi Li
Dublin, Ireland
At Bellinter House in Meath, a beautiful moment was captured of a couple's first kiss under a tree with sunlight streaming down
Kevin Kheffache
France
At Ferme de Bouchemont in Yvelines, France, a wedding photograph captured a joyful moment as the bouquets are tossed
Solène Lagant
Istanbul, Turkey
A playful couple having fun cutting their wedding cake at Istanbul, Turkey was captured in a beautiful BW image
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Delhi, India
The wedding picture captured the moment of the bride's sister bidding her farewell, framed by the smiles of the groom and his brother in Delhi, India
Rish Agarwal
Moselle (57) , France
At the Moselle reception, the bride throwing her bouquet of flowers was a moment of joy for the women leaping with delight
Jonathan Fortuna
Maharashtra, India
At Vinpearl Resort, Vietnam, the newlyweds danced happily into the future at their outdoor reception under the beautiful dusk sky
Ankita Asthana
West Sussex, United Kingdom
At Tunnels Beaches in Devon, England, the groom was filled with emotion as he said his wedding vows during an outdoor garden ceremony
Jenny Rutterford
Herault (34) , France
A wedding picture captured the Braraat ceremony street parade in Ahmedabad, India, with the groom and his men
William Lambelet
Indre-et-Loire (37) , France
In Tours, a young boy's heart sank as he watched his girlfriend dance with another boy
Hugo Desessard
Devon, United Kingdom
A tender moment between the bride and her grandmother is captured in a wedding picture taken at Braxted Park during her arrival
David Pullum
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
At the AGCO and International Events in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, a wedding picture captures a moment of intense anticipation amongst the guests as they compete to catch the bouquet
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
At Cottingham Church, East Yorkshire, England, the bride and her uncle, followed by the bridesmaids, are captured walking towards the ceremony
Hollie Mateer
District Of Columbia, United States
The bride and groom shared a romantic kiss at their wedding in Pamplona, Spain, just after leaving the church for the reception
Matt Kolf
Virginia, United States
The couple laughed together during the Best Man's toast at their wedding reception dinner party at District Winery in Washington DC
Xiaoqi Li
Istanbul, Turkey
At a wedding reception in Istanbul, Turkey, the newlyweds are captured in the moment, joyfully dancing and having fun
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
At the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, the Father of the Bride tightly embraced his daughter before giving her away at the wedding ceremony
Alex Buckland
Virginia, United States
At Avon Hill Lodge in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, the bride was captured on the dance floor playing air guitar, surrounded by guests pointing at her
Xiaoqi Li
Dublin, Ireland
At Ballymagarvey Village in Meath, Ireland, a special moment was captured in a wedding picture of the bride with a tiny helper holding on tight
Annie Kheffache
Pennsylvania, United States
The bride and groom shared a romantic first kiss at the end of their ceremony at Vault 634
Scott Josuweit
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
The picture captures a moment of joy and emotion as the bride and bridesmaids laugh and cry while reading a heart-warming card in Buckinghamshire, England
Shaun Carr
Loiret (45) , France
The joyful wedding couple left the church in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, surrounded by a shower of party favors
Sylvain Neugnot
Delhi, India
At a traditional Indian wedding in Delhi, a moment was captured of the groom's mother-in-law attempting to grab his nose as he rode to the venue on a horse
Rish Agarwal
Virginia, United States
The groom joyfully picking up his mother during their Mother-Son dance at District Winery in Washington DC captures a beautiful moment of love and happiness
Xiaoqi Li
France
At the Château d'Aix in France, the bride joyfully captured a special image with her friends at the dinner table with selfies
Franck Petit
Genova, Italy
The bride and groom blissfully ski down the crowded slopes of Alagna Valsesia, Italy
Julian Kanz
France
At Manoir de Vacheresses in France, a bridesmaid and the groom are full of emotion as they prepare to start the wedding ceremony
Luan Nguyen
Istanbul, Turkey
The bride and groom in a documentary-style black and white photo in Istanbul, Turkey, are embracing their loved ones in a loving embrace
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Fribourg, Switzerland
The bride and groom's first dance with DJ fog was captured in a wedding picture at the dancefloor in Fribourg, Switzerland
Jeremy Sauterel
Lecco, Italy
The wedding picture captures the joyous and explosive toast at the Bergamo wedding reception party
Luigi Rota
Missouri, United States
The bride and groom, leaving their wedding reception in Kansas City, Missouri, were captured in a documentary-style photograph, sitting in a car covered in rain water with "Just Married" written on the window behind them
Deanna Johnson
France
At the outdoor wedding reception party on the lawn at a Lille, Nord venue, the father runs to kiss his new son-in-law during the cocktail hour
Estelle Carlier
Lancashire, United Kingdom
At Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire, UK, the groom was overcome with emotion upon seeing his bride walk down the aisle
Ian Bursill
Bari, Italy
At Gravina in Puglia, Italy, neighbours peek out from behind curtains to catch a glimpse of the bride on her special day
Luigi Porzia
Calvados (14) , France
The bride and groom can be seen enjoying a game of bowling in a wedding picture taken at Manosque Bowling
Jody Priour
Illinois, United States
The bride shared a tender moment with her new daughter in front of the beautiful blue sea at Royalton Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on her wedding day
Travis Haughton
Arizona, United States
The bride is captured in a wedding picture, seeing her father for the first time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the wedding party waits to leave on the bus
JD Land
France
At Manoir de Vacheresses in France, the bride and groom shared a joyful moment of laughter and dancing before entering the reception venue
Luan Nguyen
Colorado, United States
The bride and groom kissed as they left their venue at TPC Colorado Golf Course in Berthoud, Colorado, surrounded by a crowd of cheering friends and family with sparklers in hand
Mark Creery
Genova, Italy
In a wintery scene in Alagna Valsesia, Italy, a bridesmaid is exiting a small stone building holding a dress
Julian Kanz
Illinois, United States
The bride steaming her dress and the groom putting on his shirt during their elopement at Wichita Hotel in Kansas was a moment beautifully captured in a BW wedding picture
Travis Haughton
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
The happy couple were showered with confetti as they exited the ceremony at Lake Orta, Italy, capturing a moment of joy in a wedding photograph
Nicola Genati
Colorado, United States
The groom and bride joyfully celebrated their union at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chicago, IL, with the groom pumping his fist and the bride smiling
Justin Edmonds
France
A beautiful wedding photo captured a kiss from a guest to the bride and groom after the ceremony at Limoges
Valerie Teppe
Herault (34) , France
At the place of reception at Mas des Oliviers in Ceyrans in the south of France, the bride has just tossed her bouquet and this one is stuck on the lamppost! You can see the bride with her face in her hands and all the guests laughing
Ludovic Lieffrig
Devon, United Kingdom
In the black and white image, a busy scene of the couple celebrating their marriage at the indoor ceremony of Braxted Park is captured
David Pullum
Delhi, India
The happy couple laughed together in the hotel garden in Delhi, India, during their haldi/flower shower
Nitin Dangwal
Jaen, Spain
At Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Jaén, Spain, the groom was joyfully tossed in the air by his friends on the wedding dancefloor
Pedro Volana
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The bride's veil was dramatically caught by the wind outside a church in Derbyshire, UK, creating a beautiful documentary-style wedding picture
Nathan Walker
Jaen, Spain
At Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Spain, the groom's friends hilariously blocked the bride and groom's attempt to reach the dolls on the wedding cake
Rocio Sanchez
London, United Kingdom
At Wasing Park, the Father of the Bride tenderly held his wife's hand during the wedding speeches
Harry Richards
Western Australia, Australia
At a wedding ceremony in Perth, Western Australia, an elderly relative was moved to tears while witnessing the signing of the marriage certificate
Jacob Gordon
France
The picture captured the newlyweds leaving the City Hall at Ferme de Bouchemont in Yvelines, France
Solène Lagant
Limerick, Ireland
At Rossleague Manor in Galway, Ireland, the bride's friends and family were brought to tears upon seeing her for the first time in the bridal suite
Jamie Gillies
Utrecht, Netherlands
At Kasteel Woerden, the wedding couple's family had a humorous moment while decorating with balloons, with one man holding a balloon between his lips
Thomas Jongbloed
Limerick, Ireland
The bride's joyous high five with a guest after tying the knot at Rossleague Manor in Galway, Ireland
Jamie Gillies
Wicklow, Ireland
The bride dramatically opened the castle doors in the middle of her wedding reception at Waterford Castle Wedding Reception Venue, creating a memorable moment captured in a picture
Katie Kavanagh
Siena, Italy
At Siena's Basilica dei Servi, Villa Cavaglioni, a moment of joy was captured as the newly wed couple were showered in rice as they left the church
Andrea Sampoli
West Sussex, United Kingdom
The couple's energetic first dance at Tunnels Beaches wedding venue in Devon, England was captured in a picture, showing their overflowing joy and happiness
Jenny Rutterford
Utrecht, Netherlands
At the church in Echteld, Netherlands, the groom patiently awaits the start of the wedding ceremony in a memorable and graphic photograph
Leonard Walpot
Paris (75) , France
At Ferme d'armenon during the meal, the bride's sister spontaneously came over to give her a warm embrace
Samantha Pastoor
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
After a wedding at Dalmeny Park Hotel Glasgow, the picture captured the moment of the couple being blissfully showered in confetti after their ceremony, with the groom having a face full of it
Alex Buckland
Devon, United Kingdom
A documentary-style wedding photo captures the bride and her three bridesmaids walking down the stairs at Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa towards the ceremony
Adrian Downing
Oaxaca, Mexico
The bride's veil billowing in the breeze, a beautiful outdoor ceremony was held at Quinta Real in Oaxaca City
Nikhol Esteras
France
The bride's mother was overcome with emotion as she hugged her daughter in the beautiful Manoir de Vacheresses, France
Luan Nguyen
France
The groom's father's speech at Planchevienne Castle Magny-cours made the bride feel uncomfortable
Henri Deroche
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
At the wedding in Lannemezan, France, the crowd, both adults and children, embraced the rain with umbrellas, although some were not so sure
Isabelle Bazin
Virginia, United States
The happy couple at District Winery, Washington DC, USA, can be seen joyfully cutting the tall cake, laughing with big smiles
Xiaoqi Li
Noord Holland, Netherlands
A tight black and white shot of the bride and her father during the emotional ceremony at Amsterdam Noord Holland captures the emotion of the moment
Bart Rondeel
California, United States
At Disney World in Orlando, FL, the bride was joyously carried away in a luggage cart from the hotel
Annie Bang
Dorset, United Kingdom
The bride is pictured descending the stairs of her home in Bath, UK, on her wedding day, ready for the ceremony
Robin Goodlad
Herault (34) , France
The groom was thrown in the air by his groomsmen at the wedding reception in Paris, France
William Lambelet
Loiret (45) , France
At the church in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, a wedding picture captured the bride laughing out loud during the ceremony
Sylvain Neugnot
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
The bride's sunny kiss to her nephew, squatting down and holding flowers at Domaine de Conseillant, is a moment captured to cherish forever
Nicolas Issaly
California, United States
The newlyweds can be seen smiling and laughing in a wedding photo taken at Hollins House, Santa Cruz, CA, as their guests joyfully celebrate their union on the dance floor
Annie Bang
Oaxaca, Mexico
The groom showed off his impressive dance moves at his wedding calenda celebration in the streets of Oaxaca City
Nikhol Esteras
Limerick, Ireland
At Rossleague Manor in Galway, Ireland, a wedding photo captured the tender moment of the groom removing twigs from the bride's dress
Jamie Gillies
Delhi, India
A beautiful moment was captured at a Delhi hotel lawn where the bride and groom kissed each other after exchanging garlands amidst a flurry of fireworks
Nitin Dangwal
Ontario, Canada
At a movie theatre in Kitchener, Ontario, the bride's step-mother takes a break before the family portraits to enjoy an ice cream
Lori Anne Crewe
Fribourg, Switzerland
At Eglise de Rossinière, the bride's entrance into the church was a moment captured in the BW wedding picture
Jeremy Sauterel
New Jersey, United States
A memorable moment of the bride getting ready for her wedding with her mother and bridesmaids at the Smithville Inn in Galloway, NJ was captured in a photograph
Ted Felsberg
France
At a wedding ceremony in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the guests laugh as the bride and groom struggle to put the rings on
Jerome Villard
West Midlands, United Kingdom
At London Synagogue in the UK, a documentary-style wedding photo captured the moment when some guests doubled yawned during the ceremony
Emil Boczek
Somerset, United Kingdom
At Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire, the flower girl stood out amongst the all-male wedding guests during the ceremony
Caroline Coeur
São Paulo, Brazil
A wedding picture captured a slow shutter motion blur of a woman drinking from a glass on the party dance floor in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo
Eric Corbacho
United Kingdom
The couple celebrated their special day at Marylebone Town Hall, London, and travelled to their reception in the back of a vintage Mercedes
Lyndsey Goddard
Colorado, United States
The bride and her mother tenderly touch faces in the light of a window at Hotel Teatro after getting dressed
Justin Edmonds
Siena, Italy
At the church ceremony in Siena's Basilica dei Servi, Villa Cavaglioni, the groom's good humor was captured in a wedding picture as he joked and laughed during the exchange of rings
Andrea Sampoli
Jaen, Spain
The bride was joyfully tossed high above the dance floor by her friends at the wedding reception at Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Jaén, Spain
Pedro Volana
London, United Kingdom
At The Scenery Vintage Farm in Thailand, a wedding photo captured a moment of joyous celebration
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
California, United States
At Pleasanton, CA, a wedding picture captured a dramatic dip of the bride and groom during a bubble sendoff
Tyler Vu
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The Bride and Groom shared a special moment with the Priest in the back room of St Edmund's Church in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham after their wedding ceremony
James Arnia
Utrecht, Netherlands
At Bergpaviljoen in Amersfoort, three people joyfully embrace during a wedding dinner
Leonard Walpot
Loiret (45) , France
At the Loiret Centre-Val de Loire reception venue, the groom's sausage-tossing game sparked a hilarious competition among the single men
Sylvain Neugnot
Oaxaca, Mexico
The newlyweds' joyous dancing in their wedding calenda amidst the festive street scene of Oaxaca City was a moment captured in a beautiful wedding picture
Nikhol Esteras
Austria
The couple's first look at their wedding ceremony at Schloss Ort in Gmunden, Austria was captured in a beautiful photograph
Christiane Wolfram
Oaxaca, Mexico
The bride, groom, family, and a random dog walked on the beach sand at dusk to the reception, illuminated by strings of lights, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Nikhol Esteras
California, United States
The couple's outdoor winter elopement in a snowstorm at Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe, CA was made special with a picnic table buried in the snow adorned with their details
Lauren Lindley
France
The picture captures a moment of the groom and priest waiting outside in the French Alps before the wedding ceremony at Chamonix
Sylvain Bouzat
Maharashtra, India
The first dance at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur with fireworks was a truly special scene captured in the documentary-style wedding photo
Ankita Asthana
Tennessee, United States
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the newlywed's twin daughters have an emotional breakdown after the ceremony and they hug each other and cry of happiness
Bryan Aleman
Arizona, United States
In a humorous wedding photo taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the ring bearer is seen trying to pass the rings to a guest, obviously unsure of what to do with all the eyes on him
JD Land
Delhi, India
The bride and groom exchanging garlands on the beach in Delhi, India, while the ground was enveloped with dry ice fog created a beautiful moment captured in the wedding picture
Nitin Dangwal
Georgia, United States
The happy couple captured in a moment of bliss, holding hands as they exited their wedding ceremony at Georgia Botanical Gardens
Cindy Brown
Noord Holland, Netherlands
A grandfather plays with his grandson in the background of a dinner location in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, unaware of the documentary-style wedding photographer
Bart Rondeel
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
This documentary-style wedding picture was taken at the ceremony in Saint Brieuc, Bretagne, and the photographer was based in Rennes, Bretagne
Hong Phuc Bui
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
A wedding picture captured the moment of a couple standing in a doorway at Mezin, France, with a man resting on a bench outside
Isabelle Bazin
California, United States
At Hollins House in Santa Cruz, CA, the bride was joyously cheered on by her bridesmaids as she toasted the upcoming marriage with champagne
Brett Butterstein
Dublin, Ireland
At Segrave Barns in County Louth, the bride, groom and barman as they judged who had pulled the best pint of Guinness at the wedding reception
Ronan Palliser
Tennessee, United States
The bride and her daughter shared a tearful moment at the outdoor wedding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Bryan Aleman
Wicklow, Ireland
The wedding picture captured a moment of joy and excitement as kids ran across the aisle, with the newly married couple in the background at Donnybrook Church
Katie Kavanagh
United Kingdom
At Marylebone Town Hall, London, the bride and groom's laughter was captured in a beautiful wedding photograph, forever preserving the moment
Lyndsey Goddard
Somerset, United Kingdom
At Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire, UK, the Bride is captured in a wedding photo giving instructions to her bridal party to ready the flower girls
Caroline Coeur
Milano, Italy
A bride and groom embraced as they cut their wedding cake in a romantic night scene surrounded by beautiful flower decorations at Villa Acquaroli in Carvico, Italy
Massimiliano Beccati
Wicklow, Ireland
The couple kissed at the Dublin Registry Office Ceremony, as their daughter happily danced in the background
Katie Kavanagh

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