Wedding Photos of Party

The following “Party” 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 “Party” 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 fun and festive wedding exit moment captured at Redstone Inn, where the bride and groom sport heart-shaped sunglasses, adding a playful touch to their celebration.

Fun-Filled Wedding Exit at Redstone Inn: Bride and Groom Don Heart-Shaped Sunglasses for Festive Farewell

An intimate and romantic wedding portrait of a bride and groom lovingly embracing amidst sunlit fields of grass in Dortmund.

Sunlit Fields Embrace: Intimate Wedding Portrait in Romantic Dortmund Grassland Haven

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Bride dancing energetically under DJ lights with her friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho venue on the wedding day.

Joyful Bride Embracing Fun Moments with Friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho Wedding Celebration

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Bride and groom having fun with shots at their Addington Palace wedding, captured in a candid moment of celebration during the party.

Captured Moments: Bride and Groom's Joyful Shots at Addington Palace Wedding Celebration

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A vibrant and joyful wedding moment captured at Grand Hyatt in Goa, India, as the bride walks down the aisle surrounded by festive colors and celebration, epitomizing the joy and fun of the party atmosphere at this memorable event.

Bride's Joyful Journey at Grand Hyatt In Goa, India's Festive Wedding Party

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A unique and fun wedding photo at Irvine Estate in Virginia, featuring the groom and his entire bridal party holding light sabers for a night time group shot, capturing a joyful party atmosphere at a Star Wars wedding celebration.

Epic Light Saber Group Shot: Groom and Bridal Party celebrating joyfully at Irvine Estate

Night Lexington VA light sabers group shot fun Estate venue party

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 candid moment caught in the chaos of a wedding reception at The Kingscote Barn in Tetbury, as wind sweeps a parasol onto the roof while the keyboard musician continues to play, capturing a party atmosphere during the celebration.

Wind Sweeps Parasol to Roof: Keyboard Serenade at The Kingscote Barn, Tetbury Wedding Reception

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A guest dances on the dance floor at The Royalton in NYC, surrounded by purple DJ lights creating a moody ambiance, while a band singer performs with a microphone.

PARTY PURPLE: A GUEST SHAKES IT AT THE ROYALTON AS THE BAND SINGER SOARS HIGH

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Vicar at St Giles Church in Bradford On Tone checks the time anxiously as the bridal party arrives late to the church for the wedding ceremony.

Ticking Clocks: The Vicar at St Giles Church in Bradford On Tone

St Giles Church bride vicar arrival Bradford On Tone anxious church

In a black and white shot at the Santa Fe Hotel, the groom's friends are seen giving him a drink of scotch whiskey during the wedding festivities.

Brotherhood Bond: Whiskey Shots at the Santa Fe Hotel

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Newlywed couple enjoying their wedding reception at Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona, California, surrounded by pink, blue, and purple dj lights as they dance with their guests

Pomona's Party Palette: A Vibrant Celebration at Mountain Meadows

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Bridesmaids having a blast, dancing under colorful DJ lights by a charming stone wall at Hunstmill Farm in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire's Wedding Rhythm: Bridesmaids Unleashed at Hunstmill Farm

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A festive scene in Jaipur, India as white and blue balloons are released outdoors beneath a beautiful blue sky, marking a traditional celebration

Festive Splendor: White and Blue Balloons Soar in Jaipur, India

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At Villa Ekaterina, the groom is joyfully tossed into the air by his friends on his wedding day. A moment of celebration and happiness captured in a beautiful photo.

Villa Ekaterina: Joyful Toss, A Moment of Celebration and Happiness

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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

Amsterdam's Joyful Celebration: WPJA Purple Award for Wedding Couple Soaring on Chairs

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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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Chateau de Farcheville, France - A close-up photograph showcases champagne glasses coming together in a toast against a striking black background

Chateau de Farcheville, France: A Toast with Champagne Glasses on a Striking Black Background

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Paris wedding documentary photographer created this image of the Bride embracing and dancing with her father during reception venue party outside

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Best Belgium documentary wedding photojournalism image from Hoeve Engelendael of the entire reception venue party gathered on different levels

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Istanbul wedding documentary photographer created this image at Markus Ribs Society showing The bride and her father are getting the party started

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A top Flanders wedding photographer captured this picture of the bride having the time of her life while dancing at her party

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An extraordinary Frévent wedding image by a professional France photographer at Ferme des Oiseaux conveying the Guys dancing paquito at the end of the party

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An exceptional Sofia wedding image by a pro Bulgaria photographer at Terra Residence exhibiting the groom getting the guests pumped up to party

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A wedding photojournalist in Philadelphia captured this moment showing a friend of the groom watching the couples dog while the cocktail hour party goes down in the background

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A top France wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Rothéneuf wedding location displaying the bride and groom arriving at the party in the evening

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View this fine example of the best in the world wedding photography from Quimper, France at night during the Lanterns release party

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A top Romania wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Sheraton Bucharest wedding venue demonstrating the Bride dancing during the party

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A France wedding reportage photographer captured this moment showing the Bride jams the heel during garden party and her father helps her

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