Wedding Photos of England

The following “England” 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 “England” 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.

A heartwarming photo captured at Hodsock Priory in Nottinghamshire, England, where the bride's child joyfully interacts with her necklace.

Love and Laughter: A Captivating Moment at Hodsock Priory

In a stunning field at Bartholomew Barn, a wedding venue in West Sussex, England, a couple embraces, kissed by the glow of golden sunlight.

Golden Love Kiss: A Radiant Wedding Embrace at Bartholomew Barn in West Sussex, England

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Close-up shot of a bride's hand interlocked with her father's arm as they harmoniously sing the first hymn at Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Brighton, England

The Unbreakable Bond: A Bride's Hand Intertwined with her Father's Arm, Harmoniously Singing at Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Brighton, England

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Wedding reception at Proud Caberet in Brighton, Sussex, England. Guests enjoy the fiery performance during the celebration.

Fiery Delight: A Spectacular Wedding Reception at Proud Cabaret, Brighton

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Bride and groom pose in a picturesque field framed by New Forest ponies, creating a captivating scene of artistry and nature at their wedding in the UK.

OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE SESSION: New Forest Ponies Take Center Stage in Couple's Breathtaking Pastoral Portraits

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A photojournalist captured this award-winning image at the bride's family home in Cheshire, England. It shows the touching moment when the father hugs his daughter while the mother descends the stairs. The photographer shot the photo from top of stairs.

Cheshire Embrace: Father's Touching Hug as Mother Descends Stairs Photographed at Family Home

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In the UK, at Tickton Grange in East Yorkshire, a bride approaches her wedding ceremony in the rain with an umbrella, while her toddler watches from indoors in this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo.

Rainy UK Wedding: Bride and Umbrella at Tickton Grange, East Yorkshire, WPJA Honor Award Winner

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In London, England, a churchgoer prevents his adventurous baby from crawling under the pews in front of them. This candid moment captures the challenges of parenting while juggling religious observances.

Captivating Candid: Documentary Wedding Photo Reveals Parenthood's Trials Amidst Religious Observance

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In Hampshire, England, the bride and groom take a joyous ride on a tandem motorcycle, symbolizing the beginning of their happy journey as husband and wife.

THE START OF A BEAUTIFUL RIDE: A UNIQUE WEDDING CELEBRATION IN HAMPSHIRE UK

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A group of bridesmaids in England stand in a hotel corridor, prepared for the bride's departure to the ceremony. In a playful moment, a guest sneaks a peek from an adjacent room, adding a touch of humor

Sneak Peek Shenanigans: Group of Bridesmaids in England Captured in Hilarious Hotel Corridor Moment

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Waitstaff serving dinner are captured in a wall of mirrors in this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo by a wedding photojournalist at Hogarths in Solihull, West Midlands, UK

Solihull Waitstaff: A Reflection of Elegance by Award-Winning Wedding Photojournalist at Hogarths in West Midlands, UK

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A couple in Ely, England share a passionate kiss after their ceremony, while the father of a little page boy carries him away

Eternal Love Unleashed: Ely Newlyweds’ Enchanting Kiss Steals Hearts!

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A tired child takes a break at the wedding venue in England

Capturing Precious Moments: Cherubic Child Finds Solace amidst English Nuptials

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Guests at a reception venue in London, England, are seen enjoying the party and sampling the menu, grimacing after taking shots in this lively photo

London's Party Revelers Capture Unforgettable Moments: Glimpses of Joy and Grimaces

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In the picturesque New Forest, England, a bride and her bridesmaid delicately arrange her dress, with a vintage VW serving as a charming backdrop for this timeless wedding moment

Capturing Timeless Wedding Elegance: Bride and Bridesmaid in New Forest

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A couple poses near a tree stump in Hyde Park, London during their engagement photo shoot, with the image displayed in black and white

Love Blossoms in Hyde Park: A Romantic Engagement Photo Shoot in Timeless Monochrome

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A romantic portrait showcases a couple in the beautiful surroundings of The Spa in Turnbridge Wells, United Kingdom, where they exchanged vows as the sun cast a glow.

Elegant Wedding Photo at The Spa: Love Illuminated in Turnbridge Wells

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A couple in Buckinghamshire, England, enjoyed the stunning golden hour light during their engagement shoot, creating a romantic ambiance for capturing their special moments

Romantic Engagement Shoot in Buckinghamshire, England Captures Stunning Golden Hour Light

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A London couple had their engagement photos taken in a blue car, using a slow shutter speed to create a blur effect in the images

London Couple's Engagement Photoshoot in a Blue Car with Stunning Blur Effect

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A black and white photo captured by a wedding photojournalist at The Lincoln Hotel in Lincolnshire. The image shows a full-frame view of people getting ready for the wedding, earning the photographer a WPJA Honor Award.

PREPARATION UNVEILED: A Captivating Glimpse of Wedding Day Anticipation at The Lincoln Hotel

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Brides at the Oak Farm Hotel in Cannock, England, enjoy a moment of laughter as they tumble out of a bouncy castle opening onto a safety mat at the hotel's reception

Joy-filled brides bounce into marital bliss at Oak Farm Hotel

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The couple enjoyed a romantic sunset embrace illuminated by the warm light of the setting sun during their engagement shoot on the dunes of Camber Sands, United Kingdom

Camber Sands, United Kingdom: A Romantic Sunset Embrace Illuminated in their Engagement Shoot

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The couple embraced in the golden sunset at Camber Sands, United Kingdom, during their romantic engagement shoot on the sandy dunes

Camber Sands, United Kingdom: A Romantic Engagement Shoot at the Golden Sunset on the Sandy Dunes

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A detailed shot of pastel-colored confetti elegantly surrounding a wedding dress laid on the ground, capturing an artistic scene at Townend Estate in the picturesque Lake District, England.

Captivating Wedding Details: Pastel Confetti and Elegance at Townend Estate, the Lake District

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At Shoreditch, London, England, the groom is captured in a detail shot of the morning table spread at home, leisurely sipping a cup of tea as he prepares for his wedding day.

Wedding in Shoreditch: A Groom's Morning Tea Ritual Unveiled

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At Saltmarshe Hall in Yorkshire, England, wedding guests were captured signing the wedding guest book in a stunning detail shot taken from above during the evening reception.

Signs of Celebration: Yorkshire's Grand Wedding Guest Book Unveiled

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A detail shot at The Boundary Hotel in London, England captures a candid exchange between the bride and car driver as they shake hands through the window of a vintage car.

London Bound: Vintage Wedding Wheels at The Boundary Hotel, England

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At Hampshire, England, the ceremony took place at the designated location, where the bride and her bridesmaids posed in front of a wooden gate for a picturesque dusk portrait session before the ceremony.

Hampshire Wedding: Bridesmaids and Bride Strike a Pose at Dusk Portrait Session

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At a ceremony location in Hampshire, England, a detail shot captures the elegance of the wedding rings placed on a dotted bokeh style background, providing a close-up view of the cherished items.

Hampshire Photo Art: A Dotted Background Unveils the Elegance of Wedding Rings

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Ravenswood Wedding Venue in West Sussex, England: Heartwarming image captures the brides expressing their love as they hold hands during their joyous wedding ceremony

West Sussex Wedding Venue: Brides express their love with a heartwarming hand-holding moment at Ravenswood

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