Wedding Photos of Destination Wedding

The following “Destination Wedding” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Destination Wedding” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

Wedding photo at Chateau de Kergrist in France, featuring the bride basking in sunlight against a wall, with her husband in silhouette looking away.

Bride bathed in sunlight at Chateau de Kergrist as husband gazing into distance

A beautiful wedding photo of a newlywed couple running hand in hand on the sandy beach at Plage de Ploemeur, captured against the backdrop of the sea and blue sky.

Romantic Run on Plage de Ploemeur: Newlyweds Holding Hands on Sandy Beach by Sea

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Guests and groom's mom share a moment of uncontrollable laughter during the ceremony at Secrets Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Unbridled Joy: A Wedding Moment at Secrets Akumal

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The groom stands with his arm raised in excitement, surfing on the open roof of a vintage bus, in the picturesque Grange de Bourgoult in Harquency, Eure, France.

Roof Riding Romance: A Wedding in the Grange de Bourgoult

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The couple exits the church at Lourdes, France, under a shower of confetti from their friends and guests

Lourdes Love: A Joyful Exit Under a Shower of Confetti

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At Hacienda Sitio de Mata in Costa Rica, a touching moment captures the groom's emotions as the bride embraces her mother after walking down the aisle. A heartfelt scene filled with love and family ties.

Costa Rican Wedding Bliss: Embracing Love and Family at Sitio de Mata

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PARIS, FRANCE - A couple strikes a beautiful pose at the bride and groom's dance school on their wedding day. The talented wedding photographer captures their love in this stunning award-winning portrait with an urban vibe.

City of Love Chronicles: Mesmerizing Wedding Dance in Paris

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An award-winning wedding day detail picture captured by an artistic photographer at Tinnakilly House, Ireland. It showcases the bride's henna decorated hands delicately holding a wine glass against the backdrop of her white robe, portraying getting ready.

Delicate Henna, White Robe: Ethereal Bride Prepares in Ireland

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In Samui, Thailand, a bride elegantly poses on a balcony, just after getting ready for her big day. A woman inside the doorway captures this on her smart phone, for her own beautiful and artistic wedding day portrait.

Serene Splendor: A Captured Moment of Wedding Day Elegance in Samui

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A couple walks hand in hand along the water's edge at sunset, casting a beautiful silhouette against the backdrop of Portovenere in Liguria, Italy.

Wedding Splendor: A Breathtaking Love Journey Amidst Portovenere's Luminous Shores in Italy

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In an enchanting black and white couple portrait, taken in Aschaffenburg, Germany, they find themselves positioned near the base of towering doors, locking eyes with each other.

Aschaffenburg Affair in BW: A Captivating Wedding Portrait at Magnificent Venue

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Mas des Laux, Herault: A captivating portrait of the newlyweds, illuminated by a subtle rim light against a dark backdrop, exuding an enchanting and intimate atmosphere.

Wedding Serenade: Mesmerizing Mas des Laux Portrait Captures Love's Radiance

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The couple stands together at the lobby bar of the Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun on their wedding day. The black and white photo exudes symmetry.

CANCUN DESTINATION WEDDING SHOWCASES ELEGANT SYMMETRY AT PLAYA MUJERES

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In Baronesse Tacco, San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, the groom is diligently tying his shoelaces, captured in a detailed high-angle shot

Baronesse Tacco, San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy: Detailed high-angle shot captures groom tying shoelaces

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A couple poses for a BW wedding portrait in Bodrum, Turkey, with the hotel nearby, beautifully framed by palm trees

Bodrum, Turkey: Beautifully Framed BW Wedding Portrait with Nearby Hotel and Palm Trees

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Couple in wedding attire kisses in front of Château de Goudourville, with the castle gate in the foreground creating a picturesque frame for their affectionate embrace

Château de Goudourville offers a picturesque frame as a couple in wedding attire shares an affectionate kiss

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A wedding couple is captured in a portrait at Domaine de la Métairie du château, as the bride and groom share a kiss beneath a soaring veil

Domaine de la Métairie du château: Romantic Wedding Couple Captured in Portrait with Soaring Veil

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Bride's dress on display at Villa la Palagina in Tuscany, Italy, captured in a stunning black and white detail image

Tuscany, Italy | Bride's Dress Showcased at Villa la Palagina in Stunning Black & White Detail Image

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Aerial photograph captures newlyweds on the shore of Acantilados de Maro in Nerja, Spain, as they enjoy the waves crashing against them

Newlyweds on the Shore of Acantilados de Maro in Nerja, Spain: A Captivating Aerial Photograph

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At Tenuta di Artimino, the groom's piercing gaze is highlighted by the contrast of light and shadow, creating a captivating image

Tenuta di Artimino: Groom's Captivating Image with Piercing Gaze Amidst Light and Shadow

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In their wedding portrait, they stood on the breakwater at The Colony Hotel Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine, the last remaining patch of sunlight before the storm

Kennebunkport, Maine: Wedding Portrait Captures Last Patch of Sunlight on The Colony Hotel Beach

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A romantic couple standing together in front of the majestic Hotel Chateau Tilques, showcasing their joy on their special wedding day.

Amidst the Splendor: A Joyful Celebration at Hotel Chateau Tilques

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At the Carrara marble quarries, Italy artistic wedding photo from a Destination Wedding in Italy

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Mersin wedding photographer: Couple kissing in the reflection of my cell phone

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Aspen Meadows Resort Grooms under the stars.

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