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2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

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

Colorado, United States
A group of bridesmaids and the bride have a fun time jumping in a bounce house at a wedding in Fort Collins, Colorado
Mark Creery
Colorado, United States
A flower girl winces as her hair is being styled for a wedding at an Airbnb in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Liam Gordon
France
In the French Alps, a beekeeper tends to the hive at the reception venue during the cocktail hour
Sylvain Bouzat
Eure-et-Loir (28) , France
At Les tourelles de Fonville, the newlyweds are having a blast dancing to music
Arnaud Delaunay
California, United States
During his wedding reception, the groom breaks a pinata with a stick under a tree at a private house in Los Angeles, California
Annie Bang
Colorado, United States
The bride crowd-surfs on her guests at the reception at Tenmile Station in Breckenridge, CO, winning a WPJA Blue award for the photographer
Trent Gillespie
Georgia, United States
Groom assists his mother who fell while dancing at Press Street Station in New Orleans
Cindy Brown
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
A group of people joyfully toss the bride into the air during an outdoor cocktail hour at Chateau-Ferme d’Aboncourt in Abancourt
Patrick Moindjie
Virginia, United States
At Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA, the bride and groom happily recess with hands raised and waves to guests
Megan Rei
West Sussex, United Kingdom
In this award-winning image taken at The Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex, England, a pageboy can be seen laughing as he playfully pulls the bride's veil over his head
Jenny Rutterford
United Kingdom
In the reception venue in London, England, the couple shares their first dance in a dreamlike atmosphere of heavenly lighting and fog
Kristian Leven
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A group of bridesmaids walk down the stairs together at Hodsock Priory in Nottingham, England, with the leading bridesmaid holding a baby
Patrick Mateer
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
In 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant, the couple emotionally embraces while the groom holds a microphone, reading their vows at the ceremony location with seated guests behind them
Freek Nagtzaam
Firenze, Italy
A couple cuts their elegant wedding cake at Villa Miani in Rome, with sparklers adding a touch of excitement to the moment
Zsofia Rebicek
Indre (36) , France
Indre - On the way to the ceremony, the bride and groom get into a guest's car after their car broke down
Gaelle Caré
Istanbul, Turkey
A joyful bride basking in the sunlight embraces her brother with a deep display of sibling love in Istanbul, Yanik Mektep
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
France
The bride's friends discover her at Manoir de la Garde in a heartwarming group hug filled with love and affection
Castille Alma
Fujian, China
A newly married couple coming out of their home in Fuzhou, Fujian
Chengkai Lee
Herault (34) , France
In Montpellier, at home, final adjustments are being made to the bride's dress
Julie Verdier
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
A heartwarming embrace between the bride, groom, and bride's brother at Château de Terrides
Nicolas Issaly
Vienne (86) , France
In Jardres, Poitou-Charentes, France, after exchanging vows, the newlyweds share a heartfelt kiss in front of their guests, showcasing a genuine expression of love and connection between the two
Benjamin Dupuy
Arizona, United States
An Indian bride and groom sit adorned with turmeric during their wedding ceremony in Sedona, Arizona, capturing the essence of the cultural traditions
Laura Segall
Viterbo, Italy
The bride's father applies cologne as he prepares for the ceremony in a room of an old house in Roccantica, Rome
Andrea Danna
Calvados (14) , France
At Chateau de Malromé, Gironde, the groom's best man assisting him in putting on his clothes while a woman looks on
Jody Priour
France
At Les Evis Private estate, the bride throws her bouquet towards the distant bridesmaids, unsure if the flying flowers will reach their intended recipient
Henri Deroche
West Midlands, United Kingdom
The groom arrives at Offley Place in Hertfordshire, UK, for a Hindu wedding ceremony in a powerful convertible sports car
Emil Boczek
Guangxi, China
Children witness a gatecrashing at a wedding in Nanning, Guangxi, creating a lighthearted and humorous moment captured in this WPJA Purple award-winning photograph
Color Song
Haute-Marne (52) , France
At Château du Montremy in Nomécourt, Haute-Marne, people engage in their activities while getting their make-up done in a room bustling with energy
Oliver Saillard
Virginia, United States
A bridesmaids in Washington, DC have heartwarming and emotional reactions as the bride reveals her beautiful wedding day look
Anastasiia Polyakov
France
The groomsmen entertained the guests at the ceremony by dancing and serving beers, captured at Château des Vierres - Lantignié, earning a WPJA Blue award
Jessica Evrard
Loiret (45) , France
In Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, at a wedding reception venue, the bride playfully enters a bouncy house through the mouth of a creature with teeth
Sylvain Neugnot
Somerset, United Kingdom
The bride's parents react with amusement to a cheeky comment made by the groom during his speech at Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire
Caroline Coeur
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
In this WPJA Blue award-winning picture taken at a reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France, a woman is seen ecstatic after catching the wedding bouquet, wearing a vibrant pink outfit
Pierrick Roland
Maine, United States
In Cape Neddick, Maine, a bride and her friends dance on the dance floor during a wild reception party at her wedding
Kate Crabtree
China
In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, a couple is seen leaving a hotel with a romantic anime wedding theme, surrounded by outdoor decorations
Leon Wong
Pennsylvania, United States
The bride protects herself from her groom's beer while they are lifted in chairs during the hora dance at Toftrees Golf Resort in Penn State, Pennsylvania
Erica Dietz
Meuse (55) , France
At Chateau de Puxe in France, a bride and groom are captured in a tender moment as they prepare to exchange their wedding rings outside on the lawn under trees
Pierre Saint Remy
London, United Kingdom
At Longstowe Hall in Cambridge, a woman and a young boy sit together on a couch, clearly engrossed in a book, while the reception action unfolds in the mirror
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
In this WPJA Gold award-winning photograph, taken at Saint Ybard, the bride and groom's daughters engage in a sibling battle over the bouquet, while their parents attempt to calm the situation
Nicolas Issaly
Trieste, Italy
A touching moment is captured during the groom's vows in Trieste, Italy at the outdoor ceremony
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Belgium
A touching moment at an outdoor ceremony in East Flanders, Flanders, as the grandmother lovingly places her hand on the back of her daughter
Sven Soetens
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The bride prepares herself while riding in a taxi with her father in Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK
James Arnia
France
The bride and groom and their friends letting loose on the dance floor outside the venue, creating a wild and energetic atmosphere in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Jerome Villard
California, United States
In this award-winning image, the couple shares a tender kiss while walking down the aisle after their outdoor wedding ceremony under the trees in Lakeview Social, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Kimmi Cranes
Montana, United States
A symmetrical group at the altar in Pray, Montana, engaged in a prayer ceremony, with breathtaking views of green pastures and majestic mountains in the background
David Clumpner
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
In this WPJA Purple-awarded photo taken in Paris, Île-de-France, the bride and groom are showered with lavender by guests outside the church, with the bride even getting hit in the face
Pierrick Roland
Illinois, United States
A groom in Steamboat Springs, Colorado carries the flower girl to the wedding ceremony across a grassy meadow with a dog leading the way
Travis Haughton
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
The bride and groom, surrounded by their loved ones, share double hugs to celebrate their civil ceremony at City Hall in Précigné, France
Audrey Dubessay
California, United States
Wedding guests joyfully hoist the groom in the air during a reception held under a white tent in Olympic Valley, California
Chris Werner
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
In 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant, the couple is seen walking after the ceremony, with bubbles covering the groom's face
Freek Nagtzaam
Calvados (14) , France
Guests at the Parvis de la Basilique Notre Dame de Verdelais enjoy playing with soap bubbles while seeking shelter under umbrellas in the rain
Jody Priour
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
The bride and groom burst into laughter as they are playfully teased during the best man's speech at St. Michael's Manor Hotel in St. Albans
Tori Deslauriers
Somerset, United Kingdom
The Bride and Groom dancing with the band during the wedding breakfast at Kilworth House Hotel, Leicestershire
Caroline Coeur
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
A guest captures a photo of a baby lying on her back on the grass, gazing up at the guests surrounding her, at Chartreuse de Dane, Auch, Gers, France
Isabelle Bazin
Oise (60) , France
In Oise, Hauts-de-France, at the ceremony location, the bride receives a final touch-up to her makeup just moments before the ceremony begins outside on the grass lawn
Frederic Bry
France
At Chateau de Sainte Claire in France, the bride is seen carefully adjusting her dress in front of a mirror
Luan Nguyen
Montana, United States
In a serene white tent, in Big Sky, Montana, a mother lovingly assists her bride-daughter with her makeup in a quiet and peaceful setting
David Clumpner
Dorset, United Kingdom
A couple in Richmond, London, energetically begins their journey as newlyweds by driving away in a vintage convertible sports car
Robin Goodlad
County Antrim, United Kingdom
A Blue award-winning picture captures the priceless moment when the bride's father sees his daughter in her bridal gown for the first time as the door swings open in Newtownabbey, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jonathan Ryder
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
A male guest dressed as a bride arrives to the wedding reception party on a Solex bike at Château de Terrides
Nicolas Issaly
Singapore
The make-up artist is focused on the bride, and the photographer cleverly captures the bride in both mirrors, showcasing the preparation process at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Charles Sng
France
In this WPJA Blue award-winning photograph, a bride in Auvergne receives assistance with putting on her shoes while she stands surrounded by supportive helpers during her bridal prep
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
Maryland, United States
The groom in Baltimore, Maryland, reacts with laughter as a man reads a speech from his phone, expressing disbelief at what was said
Kenneth Clapp
Loiret (45) , France
A split view of the bride and groom getting dressed with assistance in different rooms at a hotel wedding venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire
Sylvain Neugnot
Illinois, United States
A wedding guest at Blissful Barn in Michigan impresses the crowd with a worm dance move, complete with a tie wrapped around his head
Travis Haughton
Var (83) , France
The groom playfully spies on the bride using his phone, peeking around a corner, as she gets ready at Les Terres de Saint-Hilaire, Ollières, Var, France
Marion Deletraz
Jaen, Spain
A couple celebrates their wedding with a bridal dance enveloped in a cloud of colorful smoke grenades at Salon Las Palmeras in Arjonilla, Jaén, Spain
Rocio Sanchez
Nebraska, United States
In Iowa, at the ceremony/reception venue, a flower girl prepares to push the bride and groom's baby in a quaint vintage carriage down the aisle
Andrea Bibeault
Istanbul, Turkey
A couple in Istanbul, celebrates on their way to their wedding venue with glasses of champagne on a boat
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Vienne (86) , France
In Niherne, Indre the groom quietly prepares himself as everyone else descends the stairs
Corentin Azamoun
Rhone (69) , France
The bride's sister and sister-in-law are moved to tears during emotional speeches at La Maison des Arts in Montbonnot - Isère
Mallory Davies
Saone-et-Loire (71) , France
In this Gold award-winning image taken at a church in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, the bride can be seen giving a stern expression to a boy who is playing on chairs during the ceremony, creating a memorable and unexpected moment
Loic Nicoloso
Herault (34) , France
In Saint Afrique, France, a bride throws her bouquet into the blue sky, as eager women below anxiously await its descent
William Lambelet
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
A bride playfully captures a portrait of her bridesmaids at Rivervale Barn in the UK, resulting in a WPJA Purple award-winning photograph
Erica Hawkins
California, United States
In a private house in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a bride's daughter attempts to zip up her dress while another daughter adjusts her own flower crown
Annie Bang
Isere(38) , France
In this Purple award-winning picture, the mother of the Isere Bride is seen speaking emotionally on behalf of her daughter at a park near City Hall, with tears streaming down her face
Florian Maguin
Colorado, United States
A mother and son are captured in a reflected view during bridal preparation in Summit County, Colorado, as seen through the window glass
Stacy Gillespie
Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France
A groom is joyfully lifted into the air by a group of men at Château Saint Denis in Lot et Garonne, France
Vincent Dupin
California, United States
A baby peacefully naps on a high table at a wedding reception in a private house in Los Angeles, California
Annie Bang
Rhone (69) , France
At Domaine de Valbonne, a wedding guest is seen dancing to the live band while pretending to use her shoe as a phone, reminiscent of Maxwell Smart
Coralie Garavel
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
In front of Chateau Bourguignon in Ile de France, France, a joyful bride and her family cheerfully raise their glasses in celebration, captured from a low camera angle
Julien Michel
Somerset, United Kingdom
A heartwarming moment captured as the bride and her father share a glance filled with love, respect, and happiness while descending the staircase at Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire
Caroline Coeur
Maine, United States
A groom enthusiastically removes his shirt while dancing at his wedding reception in Cape Neddick, Maine, captured in a black and white image
Kate Crabtree
Trieste, Italy
A bride and groom, with smiles on their faces, are showered with confetti as they exit into the sunlight in Trieste, Italy
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Haute-Marne (52) , France
At a church in Haute-Marne, the bride and a witness hold hands after a reading, capturing the profound connection between them
Oliver Saillard
France
A bride and groom make their exit from the ceremony in a red mini car, parked on the grass in Montfort sur Risle, France
Luan Nguyen
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The bridesmaids and friends enjoy themselves in the gardens of Bardney Hall, Lincolnshire, England
Patrick Mateer
Ragusa, Italy
In Ragusa, Sicily, bridesmaids eagerly await the arrival of the bride at a beautiful church, captured in this WPJA Blue award-winning photograph
Alessandro Castelli
France
In Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, during the ceremony, the best man surprises everyone by ziplining in as an angel and showering confetti
Jerome Villard
Ancona, Italy
A wedding reception at dusk in Senigallia, Ancona, Marche, where a garter toss takes place with a side flash adding a vibrant touch
Samuele Ciaffoni
France
A father figure affectionately kisses the shoulder of the bride during a heartfelt embrace at Château de Puyrigaud
Valerie Teppe
California, United States
Three groomsmen at a reception venue in San Francisco, California, standing side by side on the dance floor with their arms around each other, illuminated by DJ lights
Chris Shum
Georgia, United States
Mother and groom share an emotional dance, bringing tears to their eyes, at the Guardian Works Venue in Atlanta, Georgia
Joshua Grasso
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
The groom and bride leave the City Hall in Précigné, France, after their civil ceremony, and a guest has her head obscured by a hunting horn
Audrey Dubessay
California, United States
The groom shares a special moment with his son by pouring tequila into his mouth at the wedding reception at Viva Azteca by Wyndham in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Annie Bang
Vicenza, Italy
In Vicenza, Veneto, at the ceremony location, mountains of rice pour over the couple like a cascading waterfall
Federico Rongaroli
Limerick, Ireland
Young bridesmaids play with a rotating door at the Shearwater Hotel & Spa, Galway, Ireland
Jamie Gillies
France
A bride and her grandmother share an emotional embrace in Sens, Yonne, Burgundy, captured in a WPJA Purple award-winning photograph
Valerie Teppe
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
At the reception venue in Brittany, the bride is seen in her wedding dress receiving final inspections before the ceremony
Hong Phuc Bui
United Kingdom
In London, England, a bridesmaid's joyful expression is captured near a mirror reflection on the sliding closet doors as the bride gets ready at home
Kristian Leven
Rhone (69) , France
A guest helps a young girl catch the bride's bouquet during the bouquet toss at a reception venue in Lyon, Rhône
Elise Julliard
Brabant Wallon, Belgium
The groom's best friend joyfully dances shirtless on the dance floor at a reception venue in Brabant Wallon, Wallonia
Alexis Pauwels
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Guests arriving at a very rainy wedding in Draycott, Derbyshire, UK, during a monsoon-like downpour
Nathan Walker
Austria
A happy bride in Upper Austria, Austria, raising both arms overhead while cutting the cake at the reception venue, captured in a WPJA Purple award-winning picture
Christiane Wolfram
Haute-Marne (52) , France
A curious child interrupts a ceremony outdoors at the Chateau de Cypierre, Volesvres, while a couple sits in chairs, enjoying the shade trees
Oliver Saillard
Massachusetts, United States
During the hora dance at the Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, the brides are lifted up in chairs
Simi Rabinowitz
Pennsylvania, United States
Flower girls take cover under a cocktail table during the reception at Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh, PA
Erica Dietz
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
In 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant, during the ceremony, the groom affectionately kisses his dog, who is considered mans best friend, on the mouth
Freek Nagtzaam
Hampshire, United Kingdom
A bride and groom walk outside of St Mary's Church in Upton Grey, Basingstoke, being showered with confetti under a clear blue sky
Paul Tansley
North Dakota, United States
In Glyndon, Minnesota, at dusk, the couple's children gracefully navigate the rain, moving from one location to another, protected by clear umbrellas
Abby Paul
Pennsylvania, United States
The groom gives a thumbs up while sitting alone at his table during the wedding dinner at Dormont Rec Center in Dormont, PA
Erica Dietz
Ruse, Bulgaria
The gold award-winning picture shows the bride and her flower girls getting ready to enter the ceremony at the Seven Generations Winery Hotel & SPA in Ruse, Bulgaria
Detelina Krasteva
Moselle (57) , France
The Moselle bride's final touch of makeup, assisted by her maid of honor, her mother applying lotion to her arm, and her father putting on his shoes while sitting on the toilet
Jonathan Fortuna
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The award-winning photo captures the moment when the bride and her bridesmaids turn towards someone as they enter the getting ready room at Hodsock Priory in Nottinghamshire, England
Patrick Mateer
France
The bride and groom are preparing for their wedding in separate rooms, depicted in a split view image, at Chateau de Sainte Claire in France
Luan Nguyen
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
In Stirlingshire, Scotland, at a reception venue, a young flower girl stubbornly refuses to walk down the aisle with a young page boy, as they both exhibit defiance in their body language
Mike Cook
Vienne (86) , France
In Poitiers, Vienne, the groom and his sons are seen in the preparation place, getting ready for the wedding with suspenders and bowties for the young boys
Camille Demolliens
Georgia, United States
The groomsmen at Guardian Works Venue in Atlanta, Georgia, are captured mid-hip bump celebration on the dance floor, reminiscent of a sports event
Joshua Grasso
London, United Kingdom
Two boys escape the commotion of a reception tent to play and climb a tree at Longstowe Hall in Cambridge
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Istanbul, Turkey
In Istanbul, a Blue award-winning photo captures the heartwarming moment when a toddler son joyfully runs towards his mother, overwhelmed with excitement, as he sees her for the first time as a bride
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Italy
In Trieste, Italy, the groom and his mother share a touching moment of affection following the ceremony, captured in this WPJA award-winning photograph
Paolo Blocar
France
During a wedding at Château des Vierres in Lantignié, the bride is visibly moved as she hugs her mother tightly while trying to control her tears
Jessica Evrard
Montana, United States
A child tumbles off a wooden rail fence at a reception party in Kalispell, Montana
David Clumpner
China
In Shenzhen, Guangdong, at home, groomsmen wearing chicken hats and playing a ring-toss game
Xiao Ma
Loiret (45) , France
The couple, following a German tradition, are seen at a reception venue in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, sawing a log together using the same saw during their wedding cocktail hour
Sylvain Neugnot
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The newlyweds stand at Victoria Station in London, ready to depart for their wedding on the British Pullman train, captured in a symmetrical frame with their reflection in the train car
Hollie Mateer
Budapest, Hungary
A young boy sitting at a reception table in Budapest, Hungary, looks up with anticipation as a vendor delivers soup from a high angle
Attila Ancsin
France
The bride is emotionally moved to discover her grandmother at the town hall square in Le Louroux
Jessica Evrard
Nebraska, United States
The groomsman's parents are attempting to fix his tie at a wedding venue in Iowa, while he appears disinterested
Andrea Bibeault
Vermont, United States
The newlyweds walk hand-in-hand, basking in the sunlight, as they leave the outdoor ceremony at Alerin Barn in St. Johnsbury, VT
Jacob Hannah
Colorado, United States
A flower girl joyfully rides her tricycle on the dancefloor at the Younger Ranch in Colorado Springs, CO
Liam Gordon
China
In Sanya, Hainan, China, at a hotel, the children show their care by feeding the bride potato chips
Leon Wong
Rhone (69) , France
In this Blue award-winning picture, taken at Domaine du Vivier in Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, the bride tenderly touches her bridesmaid's face as she wipes away a tear, while the other girls cheer in the background
Mallory Davies
France
At the Château des Vierres in Lantignié, the groom's mother finds solace by stretching her legs and back on a bed while preparing for the wedding
Jessica Evrard
Noord Holland, Netherlands
The young son of the wedding couple directs them to pose for a photo during golden hour near the wedding venue in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bart Rondeel
West Sussex, United Kingdom
The groom shares a joyful laugh with his sister outside Stanford Avenue Methodist Church in Brighton, England
Jenny Rutterford
Minnesota, United States
In Ashley, North Dakota, bride and groom share a kiss while their son smiles mischievously in the background
Adam Boole
Massachusetts, United States
The flower girls playfully hide under the sweetheart table of the bride and groom at the Red Jacket Beach Resort in Yarmouth, MA, and are joyfully discovered by the couple
Kayla Rice
France
At Château Sainte Foix d'Anthé in France, the groom reaches into his pocket while the bride approaches the altar, capturing a moment of anticipation and excitement
Franck Petit
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The children take a break and absorb the colorful E-Numbers from their sweets during the reception in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, UK
James Arnia
France
The bride and groom share a laugh during the bridesmaid's speech at the head table in Bali, Indonesia
Sylvain Bouzat
France
The bride, groom, and their daughter share a loving dance in a romantic setting, surrounded by beautiful lighting and soap bubbles in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Jerome Villard
United Kingdom
In London, England, guests are seen framed and reflected in the wedding car at the ceremony location, resulting in a WPJA Blue award-winning picture
Kristian Leven
Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France
The bridesmaid embraces the bride wearing a big smile, at the Cityhouse of Nancy – a WPJA Purple award-winning picture
Sandy Manancourt
Haute-Marne (52) , France
Children embrace the couple in a heartwarming outdoor ceremony surrounded by shade trees at Chateau de Cypierre, Volesvres
Oliver Saillard
Dorset, United Kingdom
A man stands with his legs apart, straddling the target hole, while playing a game of corn hole with added jeopardy at Deans Court in Wimborne, UK
Robin Goodlad
California, United States
The bride seeks relief from the scorching 100 F degree heat as she squats in front of an air conditioner and fan at Whispering Oaks Chapel in Agoura Hills, CA
Shaun Baker
Massachusetts, United States
The bride's parents are surrounded by wedding party members with dusting sweepers in a Jewish wedding tradition, at Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts
Simi Rabinowitz
Massachusetts, United States
The groom playfully hangs upside down from the chuppah on the dock near the water at the Community Rowing Boathouse in Brighton, Massachusetts, after the ceremony
Simi Rabinowitz
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This Purple award-winning picture captures a tender kiss under a canopy of strings of pennants/flags at the iconic Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich, London
Kari Bellamy
Pennsylvania, United States
At Simply Rustic Farms in Renfrew, PA, a guest is captivated by a speech delivered by the bride's mother
Erica Dietz
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
A bride in Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK, prepares for her wedding day as her veil dances in the wind, ready to gracefully envelop some of the bridal party
James Arnia
Oise (60) , France
In Oise, Hauts-de-France, at the ceremony location, a group of dressed men helps push a struggling old wedding car through the streets
Frederic Bry
Italy
A touching moment between a father and daughter as they enter the Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Rome during a church ceremony
Massimiliano Esposito
Fribourg, Switzerland
A Fribourg bride mimicking a cow with bottles and her bouquet while enjoying cocktails
Jeremy Sauterel
Noord Holland, Netherlands
An image of a wedding couple being lifted on chairs during their party at a location in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, earning a WPJA Purple award
Bart Rondeel
China
Children in Shenzhen, Guangdong, peer through a window, captivated and brimming with childlike innocence, as they observe a bride preparing for her wedding
Xiao Ma
California, United States
The nervous bride bonds with her mother and sister in a beautiful moment at the Green Gables Wedding Estate in San Marcos, CA
Shaun Baker
Dorset, United Kingdom
In this WPJA Blue award-winning picture taken at Kew Gardens in London, two boys and a girl frolic on the grass, chasing after a man with bubble guns, as the warm backlighting from the low sun illuminates the scene
Robin Goodlad
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
At Gaillac, a bride and groom celebrate as they leave the church, surrounded by guests with raised motorcycle helmets and tossing confetti
Nicolas Issaly
France
In a picturesque setting at Château St Marcel, France, the groom is playfully thrown into the air by his friends, while the bride's serious dress issue is being attended to on the right side of the frame
Franck Petit
Massachusetts, United States
A young girl confidently performs the splits on the dance floor near the bride's feet at Regatta Place, Newport RI
Alex Paul
Isere(38) , France
A high-angle drone image captures an aerial shot of the ribbon round game for the bride's bouquet at Fort Barreaux, La Terrasse, France
Florian Fauvarque
Colorado, United States
At Younger Ranch: The bride's daughter playfully puts frosting on her face
Justin Edmonds
France
In Montfort sur Risle, France, a groom shares a tender kiss with his mother before the ceremony, moments before the bride's arrival at the outdoor venue
Luan Nguyen
West Midlands, United Kingdom
At Berwick Lodge in Bristol, UK, a joyous bride and groom celebrate the end of their civil ceremony on the grass, while their guests remain seated
Emil Boczek
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
A child brings the wedding rings for parents at the beautiful Le Manoir d'Alexandre in Espalion, Aveyron, France
Hong Phuc Bui
Isere(38) , France
Groom getting ready outside as a man assists him in tying his bowtie in Nivolas Vermelle, France, resulting in a WPJA Purple award-winning photo
Florian Fauvarque
Loiret (45) , France
In the Loiret region of Centre-Val de Loire, at a wedding ceremony, two flower boys are joyfully throwing heart-shaped confetti into the air from their fanny packs
Sylvain Neugnot
France
The WPJA Blue award-winning picture depicts the bride and groom arriving at their ceremony in a traditional old French car in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Jerome Villard
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
At the reception venue Chateau Kergrist-Bretagne, the tearful bride and bridesmaids experience an emotional moment as another woman delivers a speech from the outdoor altar pulpit
Hong Phuc Bui
Somerset, United Kingdom
The baby flower girl smiles with joy as she catches a glimpse of her grandmother, while the bridesmaids complete her preparations, at Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire
Caroline Coeur
Dorset, United Kingdom
A high-energy moment is captured as a lady in a red dress showcases her Irish dancing skills on the dancefloor at The Grand Hotel in Swanage, UK
Nathan Eames
Arizona, United States
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the ceremony location, the grooms joyfully run away moments after exchanging vows
JD Land
Austria
The bride and groom show love and emotion during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Upper Austria, Austria, with live music and heartfelt speeches
Christiane Wolfram
Arezzo, Italy
A bride gets ready in the castle tower suite at Castello di Gargonza in Arezzo, Italy, and the photographer captures her reflection through a glass door, showcasing the castle walls
Simone Bacci
Rhone (69) , France
The bride embraces her emotional mother and sister outside at La Maison des Arts, Montbonnot
Mallory Davies
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
A groom is hugged by his friends at a church in Cotes-d'Armor, Brittany
Hong Phuc Bui
Noord Holland, Netherlands
A young boy at the Blooming Hotel in Bergen captures a unique photo with a tablet, showing the reflection of beautiful wedding flowers
Teun Bakker
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
At a wedding in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, a young girl waves at the bride and groom who are inside a camper van, captured in a unique perspective with the camera switching between an outside view and an inside view
Erica Hawkins
Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France
The groom is joyfully held by his friends in the air after being tossed outside at Chateau-ferme d'Aboncourt
Sandy Manancourt
London, United Kingdom
Children are captivated by the misty backdrop as a couple cuts the cake at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France
Two friends of the bride and groom dancing on the floor, with another friend capturing the moment on camera at Chateau-ferme d’Aboncourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Sandy Manancourt
Meuse (55) , France
The bride and groom walking in heavy rain in Sainte Menehould, captured in a WPJA Purple award-winning photograph
Pierre Saint Remy
Calvados (14) , France
The bride and groom participate in the bouquet game at Chateau de la Bribourdière, crouching under a web of ribbons to be cut
Jody Priour
Maryland, United States
A mother and son share a special moment at the reception in Baltimore, Maryland
Kenneth Clapp
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
A baby girl crawls on wood floors reaching for a gold purse hanging on a white chair during speeches at Lüntenbecker Höhe, Wuppertal, Germany
Nadine Lotze
Virginia, United States
A joyful couple leaves their wedding ceremony, carrying their upset toddler who is not ready for the celebration to end at District Winery in Washington DC
Brittany Diliberto
California, United States
In San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the daughter of a newlywed couple attempts to purchase a rainbow unicorn toy from a street vendor after the ceremony
Annie Bang
Haute-Marne (52) , France
The bride is seen tearfully embracing her father in the cool shade of the trees during her wedding at Domaine de Rennepont
Oliver Saillard
Rhone (69) , France
Guests dance with the orchestra outside at Domaine de Valbonne in France
Coralie Garavel
Rhone (69) , France
In a beautiful outdoor setting at Domaine de Valbonne, two women and two men share a heartfelt double hug during a ceremony beneath the trees
Coralie Garavel

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