Wedding Photos of Wedding venue

The following “Wedding venue” 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 “Wedding venue” 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 Gables LBI, NJ, a bride adorned in a maroon tuxedo reacts emotively as the bride gracefully walks down the aisle during a garden LBI Gable wedding ceremony.

Emotive Moments at a Garden Wedding Ceremony in Gables LBI, NJ

At La Ferme d'Armenon in Paris, France, the gentle wind delicately caresses the bride's veil, creating a captivating dance of fabric moments before the ceremony, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the enchanting scene.

Veiled in Love at La Ferme d'Armenon, Paris

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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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At the outdoor wedding venue in Brittland Manor, Chestertown, MD, a little forced perspective transforms the ring bearer into Ringzilla.

Ringzilla Roams the Grounds: Outdoor Wedding at Brittland Manor, Chestertown, MD, Ring Bearer in Disguise

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The bride elegantly arrives by inflatable boat at the Ice Wall wedding venue on the Antarctic Circle Peninsula with the assistance of a guide.

Bride's Elegant Arrival by Inflatable Boat at Ice Wall Wedding Venue on Antarctic Circle Peninsula

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Groom writing his vows on an expedition ship in Antarctica before the Ice Wall ceremony, a unique moment captured on the wedding day at Albatros Expeditions venue.

Antarctic Vow: Groom's Writing Moment On Ice Wall Ceremony Day Captured By Albatros Expeditions

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A fun and lighthearted moment captured at Villa Bria during the wedding reception, as the groom playfully removes the bride's garter with his teeth while she sits in a chair on the dance floor.

Groom cheekily removes Bride's Garter with Teeth at Villa Bria Wedding Reception

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A beautiful bride gracefully descends a staircase at a picturesque Oxfordshire church wedding, the sunlight filtering through the colorful stained glass windows, creating a dreamy and elegant scene.

Graceful Descent: Bride Descending Staircase at Picturesque Oxfordshire Church Wedding in Sunlit Dreamscape

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A heartwarming moment outside the intimate wedding venue, Primo Restaurant in Rockland Maine, showing the bride holding their newborn daughter in the opening of large barn doors on their special day.

Bride Embracing Newborn Daughter Outside Primo Restaurant Barn Doors in Rockland Maine Wedding

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A beautiful silhouette portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a kiss near their wedding venue at Arcadia in Portland, Maine, while a guest plays pinball in the background, adding a unique and playful twist to the fun wedding photo.

Romantic Kiss at Arcadia: Newlyweds Share Joy as Guest Plays Pinball in Portland

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In Udine, Italy, a beautiful bride emerges from a convertible at her wedding venue, being gently embraced by the sun and wind on her day.

A Radiant Bride in Udine: Embraced by Sun and Wind at Wedding Venue

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Romantic black and white aerial shot of a couple lying on their backs by the shore near their wedding venue in Forte dei Marmi.

Couple's Blissful Stargazing By Shore in Forte Dei Marmi Wedding Venue

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A candid moment at a Ratchaburi rustic vintage farm wedding venue, where a young boy admiringly watches the groom dancing.

Young Boy Enthralled by Groom's Dance at Ratchaburi Rustic Vintage Farm Venue

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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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At the Baxter Hotel wedding venue, the bride and groom are seated on a couch, displaying affection as she leans against him with her elegant dress spread out on the carpet.

Romantic Moment at Baxter Hotel: Bride and Groom Seated on Couch, Displaying Affection

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In Tennessee, a candid moment at a Gatlinburg wedding venue as a child and a bride both point excitedly at the wedding cake, symbolizing anticipation and joy.

Excitement Captured: Child and Bride Pointing at Wedding Cake in Gatlinburg, Tennessee Venue

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A candid behind-the-scenes shot from a wedding at a Vosges, France venue, showing the bride getting her makeup done in a mirror.

Bride's Beauty Prep: Vosges Venue Reflections Capture Candid Makeup Moment Before France Wedding

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In Sarrebourg, France, the groom shares a drink with his witnesses in a candid behind-the-scenes photo captured at the wedding venue, showcasing a moment of camaraderie and celebration.

Groom Raises Glass: Sarrebourg Snapshot of Camaraderie and Celebration at Stunning French Wedding Venue

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Groom sheds a tear on his dad's shoulder at Thorpe Garden wedding venue in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, as emotions of the day overwhelm him, signaling a heartwarming moment of love and happiness.

Groom's Dad Brings the Waterworks at Thorpe Garden Wedding in Staffordshire

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Amidst the festivities at Kasteelhoeve Geldrop Wedding Venue in North Brabant, a woman's beer tumbles off her plate, as friends perform a lively sketch for the couple.

Beer Mishaps and Sketch Laughs at Kasteelhoeve Geldrop Wedding Venue in North Brabant

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At Casa de los Bates in Motril, Spain, the groom, holding a long sword, delicately feeds his bride a piece of cake during the symbolic cutting ceremony.

Spanish Villa: Groom's Swordplay Steals the Show in Cake-Cutting at Wedding

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At Domaine de Villary in Nimes, the bride enters with joy, her face beaming with happiness and excitement, arms raised in celebration.

Joyous Entrance: A Nuptial Celebration at Domaine de Villary

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Newlywed couple at a wedding at Chateau de la Ripaille in Haute Savoie, with flower petals swirling elegantly around them as they exit.

Elegant Elopement: A Chateau de la Ripaille Romance

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Two adorable ringboys in suits walking down the aisle at Villa Medicea di Lilliano in Florence, Tuscany, holding the precious wedding rings. A beautiful black and white shot capturing this sweet moment.

Ringbearers of Love: A Tale from Villa Medicea di Lilliano

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A canine moment captured at Frampton Court in Gloucestershire, where a dog becomes entangled in the bride's veil during a Jewish wedding veiling ceremony.

Paws and Tulle: A Canine Interruption at Frampton Court

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Newlyweds walk up immense white stairs at Andromedas Villa & SPA Resort in Santorini, Greece. Black and white shot emphasizes the contrast against the stunning sea backdrop.

Stairway to Forever: A Santorini Wedding Tale

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At Malopolskie Reception Venue, a playful couple reenacts a bullfighting scene, captured by a wedding photojournalist

Malopolskie Matrimony: A Playful Bullfighting Romance

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In a picture taken at Malopolskie Reception Venue, a wedding guest swings his leg high, level with the eyes of the men watching

Capturing Elation: A Mesmerizing Wedding Guest Dance at Malopolskie Reception Venue

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Two guests sitting in fancy chairs by a small table on the grass at a wedding venue in Alenquer, Portugal, captured by a talented Portugal wedding photographer

Alenquer Bliss: A Captivating Moment at a Portugal Wedding

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California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen having a blast in the 'photo booth', spicing up the celebration with party hats and fun photo props

California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen Go Wild in the Photo Booth

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