Wedding Photos of Head table

The following “Head table” 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 “Head table” 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.

The newlywed couple shares a tender kiss while dining at their head table in the Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Italy. Reflective mirror adds a touch of elegance to the moment.

A Touch of Elegance: Newlywed Couple's Tender Moment at Baronesse Tacco in Italy

Picture of a London wedding at a hotel, capturing a touching moment as the bride's mother lovingly wipes her cheek during the father's speech.

Emotional London Wedding: Mother's Touch as Bride's Father Gives Heartfelt Speech at Hotel

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In this beautiful wedding shot at the District Winery in Washington DC, the bride and groom share a touching moment as they listen to a heartfelt bridesmaid speech. The bridesmaid's shadow, with her microphone, is visible on the wall in the background.

Intimate Wedding Moment Captured at District Winery in Washington DC Highlights Emotional Bridesmaid Speech and Shadow Detail

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A stunning capture taken in Chamonix, French Alps by an award-winning WPJA wedding photographer. The photo shows the pure joy and happiness shared by everyone while the father gives a speech during the dinner reception.

Father's Speech at Chamonix Wedding Reception Evokes Joy and Happiness for All in Attendance

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Capturing the heartfelt and humorous wedding speeches at the stunning Riverlands venue, this candid head table shot showcases the newlyweds and their guests in joyful laughter under the romantic low lighting.

Newlyweds and Guests Share Laughter in Candid Head Table Shot at Riverlands Venue

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Captured at Wortley Hall, this wedding photo showcases the bride and groom at the head table, with the maid of honor giving a speech and the bride sharing a laugh.

Bride and Groom share a laugh at Wortley Hall as Maid of Honor delivers speech!

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Photograph taken at a wedding in Castelvecchio, Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy. The bride and groom sharing a kiss before sitting at their reception table. Perfectly captured moment of love and celebration.

Romantic Kiss in Castelvecchio: Bride and Groom Celebrate Love at Reception Table

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Father and daughter share a heartwarming moment as they hold hands while seated at the head table in a charming wedding venue in Birmingham, UK.

Dad & Daughter ~ Head Table Bonding at Charming Birmingham Wedding

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A bride at her wedding reception at Château de Castelneau, Saint Léon, France, sitting at the head table, attentively listening to a heartfelt speech during the meal.

French Fairytale: Bride Captivated by Heartfelt Speech at Château de Castelneau Reception

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Bride at Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, UK, laughing joyfully during heartfelt wedding day speeches, surrounded by family and friends.

The Joyful Heart: A Bride's Laughter at Cowdray Estate

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An award-winning image captured by an artistic wedding photographer on the British Pullman train in England. The bride and groom playfully hide their faces behind folded paper menus or programs at the head table.

Enigmatic Love: Bride and Groom Concealed on British Pullman Train

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In the charming setting of the British Pullman train in London, the newlywed couple share a special meal together, captured from a high angle looking down.

A Lavish Love Dish: A Delectable Wedding Encounter on the British Pullman Train

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At Le Grand Echerat, the bride and groom are captivated by heartfelt speeches at the head table, radiating joy and excitement during their reception party

Le Grand Echerat: Radiating Joy and Excitement - The Bride and Groom Devour Heartfelt Speeches at Their Reception Party

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The bride and groom share a laugh during the bridesmaid's speech at the head table in Bali, Indonesia

Love and Laughter: A Memorable Moment at the Head Table in Bali

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Bride and groom share a laughter-filled toast at a wedding in Pennsylvania. The couple, surrounded by a beautiful purple lighting at their head table, enjoy the celebratory atmosphere at The Industry Events in Huntingdon Valley.

Capturing Love and Laughter: Pennsylvania's Blissful Wedding Unveiled in Stunning Documentary Photos

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At Ferme d'armenon during the meal, the bride's sister spontaneously came over to give her a warm embrace

At Ferme d'armenon, the bride's sister warmly embraced her during the meal

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A candid moment during a kiss at Chateau de Vallery, France

The couple shared a romantic kiss and dip at the head table of their Chateau venue

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The bride and groom sat together at the full head table inside the reception venue in Geneva, radiating joy and love during the speeches

The bride and groom took their place at the head table during the speeches at the reception

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At the Yvelines reception venue, the newlyweds are laughing out loud

The newlyweds are laughing and smiling at the head table at the reception venue

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At Fantasy Farms in Toronto, the groom made everyone laugh with his heartfelt story of how he and the bride had met

At the wedding reception head table, the groom made everyone laugh with a story about how he and the bride had met

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The bride and groom mirrored each other's gestures in the Walled Garden in Nottingham, UK, with soft, out of focus flowers in the foreground

At the head table, the bride and groom affectionately mirrored each other's gestures, rubbing their eyes

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The bride and groom of Tiendschuur Herkenrode can be seen sitting at the head table with a view from above of the huge chandeliers

At Tiendschuur Herkenrode, the couple sit at the head table below the large warm chandeliers

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A wedding photo from Pau, France, showing the wedding table recalls the last supper

A wedding photo depicted the wedding table in a similar fashion to the painting of the Last Supper

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At the Brooksby Hall, Bride and groom kissing at the top table, surrounded by their mums

The happy couple shared an intimate moment, surrounded by their loving family and friends at the wedding venue

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Dunbarton House, Washington, DC wedding image | The father of the bride gives a toast

A funny wedding picture shows the father of the bride giving a toast at the head table

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World's best creative wedding photography from Best Western Expo Hotel, Sofia showing the Bride and groom holding their hands during the official dinner

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A top UK wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Hatfield wedding venue, North Mymms House, displaying the symmetry at the head table of the reception

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View this elegant Goliama Zelezna photo of The wedding table of bride and groom, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Raiski Zaliv in Bulgaria from the WPJA

Goliama Zelezna photo of The wedding table of bride and groom, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Raiski Zaliv in Bulgaria

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Château Saint Denis, France indoor wedding reception party award-winning picture showing BW laughs at the head table

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Digital artistic Lake Maggiore wedding detail image at Villa Repui in Italy from the head table with the bride and groom kissing showing the candles lit for the start of dinner

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