Wedding Photos of Guests

The following “Guests” 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 “Guests” 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.

At Silver Bay YMCA in Silver Bay, New York, guests huddle under umbrellas, embracing an unexpected downpour, fostering warmth and camaraderie amidst the elements.

Love Reigns: Embracing the Unexpected at Silver Bay YMCA, New York

In Tunis, Tunisia, the shadow of the singer adds an artistic touch to the reception, infusing the atmosphere with rhythm and melody as guests revel in the celebration.

Melodic Shadows: A Tunisian Wedding Celebration

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A beautiful wedding photo taken at Bodrum ruins featuring a happy bride and groom exiting the outdoor ceremony amidst a shower of confetti and flower petals. The couple stands side by side, smiling, and surrounded by their guests.

Joyful Newlyweds: Bodrum Ruins Celebration with Confetti and Flower Petals Surrounding the Happy Couple

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A beautiful moment captured at a wedding venue, as the bride and groom smile while taking their first steps together amidst a cascade of petals thrown by joyful guests at the Hilton Hotel in Mersin.

Petal Path of Love: Newlyweds Embrace amid Flower Shower at Hilton Hotel Mersin

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A candid black and white shot from a wedding celebration at Newport Marriott Hotel captures joyous guests, immersed in the music, dancing energetically to a classic tune on the luxurious ballroom floor in Newport, RI.

Energetic Guests Dance Joyously to Classic Tune at Newport Marriott Wedding in Luxurious Ballroom

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A timeless black and white image taken at Tivoli Oudenbosch capturing the bride and groom gazing towards guests arriving for the ceremony on their wedding day.

Elegant Romance at Tivoli Oudenbosch: Bride and Groom Await Guests on Wedding Day

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A captured moment of joy and action at a wedding reception, guests dance on the floor at Giardini del Meisino venue in Italy.

Romantic Revelry: Guests Dance at Giardini del Meisino Wedding Reception in Italy

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A happy couple happily walks among guests at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony at Santa Venerina - i Giardini di Villa Fago, as captured in this picturesque venue setting.

Joyful Couple Stroll Among Loved Ones at Santa Venerina - i Giardini di Villa Fago

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A vibrant and festive photo captured at Calke Abbey Riding School, featuring a joyous bride and groom dancing surrounded by their wedding guests in a rustic venue setting.

Joyous Bride and Groom Dancing at Calke Abbey Riding School: Rustic Wedding Celebration Capture

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Newlyweds exiting a gazebo ceremony at Castelvecchio, Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy, captured in a candid moment as guests shower them with rice, creating a joyful and authentic scene.

Candid Joy: Newlyweds Exiting Castelvecchio Gazebo Ceremony in Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy Amidst Rice Shower

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A joyous moment at Villa Boscarello, Siena, Tuscany, captured after the wedding ceremony as the newlyweds share a kiss amidst a backdrop of happy guests and radiant sunshine.

Radiant Sunshine Kiss: Newlyweds' Joyous Moment at Villa Boscarello, Siena, Tuscany Wedding

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A joyful moment captured at the end of a sunlit ceremony in Tuscany's Podere il Pino, with the bride and groom dancing amidst a backdrop of happy guests.

Sunlit Celebration: Bride and Groom Dance Amidst Joyful Guests at Podere Il Pino, Tuscany

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A candid moment caught on camera during a wedding in Saint-Rémy de Provence, as the newlyweds are lifted up by their guests above dance floor in a joyful celebration.

Newlyweds Elevated by Guests in Dance Celebration at Wedding in Saint-Rémy de Provence

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Overhead shot captured during a wedding ceremony at Eglise d'Ascain, featuring a full church with white choir books standing out against dark attire in a unique high-angle view.

Choir Books In White: Aerial Elegance at Eglise d'Ascain Wedding Ceremony

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A heartfelt black and white wedding photo captured at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze del Garda, showing a tender tea ceremony moment as the newlyweds offer tea to their parents, surrounded by guests in a setting by Garda Lake.

Heartfelt Black and White Wedding Tea Ceremony at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze Del Garda

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A picturesque wedding ceremony at Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Massachusetts, in warm sunlight against a beautiful blue sky, with guests seated and watching the enchanting scene unfold.

Enchanted Wedding Vows under Topsfield Sky: Willowdale Estate Promises Forever in Picturesque Setting

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A charming scene at the wedding venue, a young girl peacefully sits in a row of beautifully adorned guest ceremony chairs in a picturesque Nanping, Fujian park setting.

Sacred Seat of Serenity: Young Girl Relaxing in Wedding Venue Chairs at Nanping Park

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A romantic moment at a Nanping Fujian hotel as the bride and groom make a grand entrance during their wedding dinner, surrounded by guests capturing the happy occasion on their cameras.

Grand Entrance: Love & Joy at Nanping Fujian Hotel - Bride and Groom's Perfect Wedding Dinner

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A captivating photo captured during a São Paulo, Brazil wedding, featuring love and resilience taking center stage as the newlyweds share a cake-cutting moment surrounded by jubilant guests at the venue.

Love and Resilience: Newlyweds Share Cake-Cutting Moment at São Paulo Wedding Celebration

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A beautiful bride illuminated by sunlight streaming through a window and a door, at the Château du Boisrenault on her wedding day, ready to join guests at the town hall.

Radiant Bride Glows at Château du Boisrenault, Eager to Marry at Town Hall with Guests

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A bride is welcomed by her guests upon her arrival by vintage auto at Mere Court Hotel, captured in a beautiful shot taken on the wedding day outside of the venue.

Bride Arriving In Vintage Auto At Mere Court Hotel: Captivating Wedding Day Celebration Shot

Knutsford Wedding Moment welcomed guests Knutsford outside Cheshire hotel

A candid moment at a home wedding in Surrey as an usher enjoys a celebratory drink from a flower vase, with the bride and guests enthusiastically watching nearby.

Usher's Cheeky Toast: Heartwarming Home Wedding in Surrey with Bride and Guests Cheering

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A wedding image captured outdoors at the Barn at Sunset Ranch in Buena Vista, Colorado, where guests are seen joyfully taking photos against a backdrop of majestic mountains under clouds and a blue sky.

Celebrating Love: Guests Capture Moments Against Majestic Mountains at Barn in Buena Vista

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A joyful moment from a wedding day captured in Berkshire, as the bride and groom playfully dodge confetti thrown by guests during the ceremony's finale, showcasing the fun and celebratory atmosphere of a wedding celebration.

Berkshire Bliss: Bride and Groom Dodge Delightful Confetti at Wedding Finale Festivities

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Vibrant wedding celebration captured at Offley Place in Hertfordshire, guests joyously waving napkins during the festive party atmosphere, a candid and lively moment documented in this wedding photograph.

Vibrant Wedding Celebration with Guests Waving Napkins at Offley Place, Hertfordshire: A Joyous Moment

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In Cloars Fouesnant, France, this candid shot captures the bride surrounded by guests playing the ribbon game at a lively wedding celebration.

Bride Embraced By Guests Playing Ribbon Game At Lively Cloars Fouesnant Wedding Celebration

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Newlyweds arrive by boat at the Doge Palace in Venice, greeted by cheering guests on the docks, captured in a candid moment of joy and celebration at their wedding party.

Newlyweds Arrive By Boat At The Doge Palace In Venice For Wedding Celebration

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Guests joyfully celebrating at a wedding reception in Villa Santorini, Brazil, captured through nostalgic black and white style.

Nostalgic Elegance: Guests Celebrating a Wedding in Villa Santorini, Brazil in Classic Black & White

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A joyous celebration captured at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, as the bride and groom share a happy moment with their guests, showcasing the festive atmosphere and love in a candid wedding shot.

Festive Love: Bride and Groom Share Happy Moment at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre

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A bride and groom dance gracefully surrounded by guests on their wedding day in Rutland, UK, captured in a beautiful black and white photograph on private land.

Elegant Rutland Wedding: Graceful Dance of Bride and Groom, Guests, and black and white Beauty

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