50 award-winning wedding photos taken around the world in 2023

ByMeredith Cash
OnJanuary 2, 2024
InLife Style

50 award-winning wedding photos taken around the world in 2023

2024-01-02T15:30:54Z

Image by Andrew Pavlidis of Willow and Wolf taken in Banff, Alberta, Canada — This wedding looks like it took place on cloud nine.

Junebug announced the winners of its 2023 Best of the Best Wedding Photography Contest.
The 50 winning photos were taken around the world, from Utah to Iceland.
The images capture intimate moments, stunning scenery, and newlyweds’ joy.

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Junebug Weddings revealed the winners of its annual wedding photography contest in December.

The winners showcased weddings of all types, all around the world.

From small elopements on Icelandic beaches to crowded ceremonies in the US, here are Junebug’s 50 winning photos.

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This wedding photo, showing a bride and groom laughing at their Toronto wedding, is pure joy.

Image by Cassie Cetlin of Cassie Cetlin Photography taken in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Image by Cassie Cetlin of Cassie Cetlin Photography taken in Toronto, Canada.

Image by Cassie Cetlin of Cassie Cetlin Photography taken in Toronto, Canada.

This bride and groom appear to be on cloud nine in Banff, Canada.

Image by Andrew Pavlidis of Willow and Wolf taken in Banff, Alberta, Canada — Image by Andrew Pavlidis of Willow and Wolf taken in Banff, Canada.

Image by Andrew Pavlidis of Willow and Wolf taken in Banff, Canada.

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A couple shares an intimate moment at Gljufrabui waterfall on the south coast of Iceland.

Image by Bettina Vass Photography taken in Gljufrabui Waterfall, Iceland — Image by Bettina Vass Photography taken in Gljufrabui waterfall, Iceland.

Image by Bettina Vass Photography taken in Gljufrabui waterfall, Iceland.

Any book-loving couple should seriously consider taking their wedding photos in a library, like this couple in Birmingham, Alabama.

Image by Kelsey Justice taken in Birmingham Public Library in Birmingham, Alabama, USA — Image by Kelsey Justice taken in Birmingham Public Library in Birmingham, Alabama.

Image by Kelsey Justice taken in Birmingham Public Library in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Riding off on a motorcycle in a Utah state park is the coolest way to celebrate a new marriage.

Image by Carissa Cannizzaro of Carissa Marie Photography taken in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA — Image by Carissa Cannizzaro of Carissa Marie Photography taken in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Image by Carissa Cannizzaro of Carissa Marie Photography taken in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

But riding horses in Aspen Grove, Canada, is a close second.

Image by Sara Rogers of Sara Rogers Photography taken in Aspen Grove, British Columbia, Canada — Image by Sara Rogers of Sara Rogers Photography taken in Aspen Grove, Canada.

Image by Sara Rogers of Sara Rogers Photography taken in Aspen Grove, Canada.

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Confetti cannons were a great addition to this Canadian wedding.

Image by Josh & Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions taken in Miska Haven, Enderby, British Columbia, Canada — Image by Josh & Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions taken in Miska Haven, Canada.

Image by Josh & Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions taken in Miska Haven, Canada.

This home wedding in San Francisco is peaceful and cozy.

Image by Will Khoury of Will Khoury Photography taken in San Francisco, California, USA — Image by Will Khoury of Will Khoury Photography taken in San Francisco, California.

Image by Will Khoury of Will Khoury Photography taken in San Francisco, California.

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Some of the winning photos were taken in otherworldly locations. This couple looks like they’re on another planet, not a beach in Iceland.

Image by Jane Iskra of ISKRA photography taken in South of Iceland — Image by Jane Iskra of ISKRA Photography taken in Iceland.

Image by Jane Iskra of ISKRA Photography taken in Iceland.

In this photo, another black-sand beach in Iceland provides a dramatic backdrop.

Image by Sharyn Hodges of Sharyn Hodges Photography taken in Reynisfjara, Black Sand Beach, Iceland — Image by Sharyn Hodges of Sharyn Hodges Photography taken in Reynisfjara, Iceland.

Image by Sharyn Hodges of Sharyn Hodges Photography taken in Reynisfjara, Iceland.

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This mind-bending photo was taken inside Kielder Forest in Northumberland, England.

Image by Peter Robinson of Eye of the Tyne Photography taken in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England, UK — Image by Peter Robinson of Eye of the Tyne Photography taken in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England.

Image by Peter Robinson of Eye of the Tyne Photography taken in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England.

These newlyweds are truly embarking on their own path in the Scottish Highlands.

Image by Raini Rowell of Raini Rowell Photography taken in Highlands, Scotland, UK — Image by Raini Rowell of Raini Rowell Photography taken in the Highlands, Scotland.

Image by Raini Rowell of Raini Rowell Photography taken in the Highlands, Scotland.

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This bride and groom reach for the stars in Moab, Utah.

Image by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow taken in Moab, Utah, USA — Image by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow taken in Moab, Utah.

Image by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow taken in Moab, Utah.

This beautifully framed snapshot could be a postcard.

Image by Anna Ascari of HAKUNA MATATA — Image by Anna Ascari of HAKUNA MATATA.

Image by Anna Ascari of HAKUNA MATATA.

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Another photographer perfectly framed a bride and groom under a tree in Portugal’s Fanal Forest.

Image by Nico Friedrichs Fotografie taken in Fanal Forest, Madeira, Portugal — Image by Nico Friedrichs Fotografie taken in Fanal Forest, Portugal.

Image by Nico Friedrichs Fotografie taken in Fanal Forest, Portugal.

An underwater shot captures this bride’s beautiful dress, which makes her look like a mermaid.

Image by Valerie Fernandez of Salt and Shores Photography — Image by Valerie Fernandez of Salt and Shores Photography.

Image by Valerie Fernandez of Salt and Shores Photography.

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Falling cherry blossoms set the scene at a wedding in India.

Image by Harsh Mehta of The Photo Lab taken in India — Image by Harsh Mehta of The Photo Lab taken in India.

Image by Harsh Mehta of The Photo Lab taken in India.

Bounce houses are a must for any kid-friendly wedding, like this one in Missouri.

Image by Juliana Jumper of Juliana Noelle Jumper taken in Kansas City, Missouri, USA — Image by Juliana Jumper of Juliana Noelle Jumper taken in Kansas City, Missouri.

Image by Juliana Jumper of Juliana Noelle Jumper taken in Kansas City, Missouri.

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And more weddings should have pool, like this one in Minnesota.

Image by Cassandra Oldenburg of Narrowleaf Photography taken in International Falls, Minnesota, USA — Image by Cassandra Oldenburg of Narrowleaf Photography taken in International Falls, Minnesota.

Image by Cassandra Oldenburg of Narrowleaf Photography taken in International Falls, Minnesota.

At this Indonesian wedding, a surprise guest made everyone smile.

Image by Tania Salim taken in Jakarta, Indonesia — Image by Tania Salim taken in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Image by Tania Salim taken in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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An Icelandic horse wanted to take a sniff of a bride’s fragrant bouquet.

Image by Natallia Nikolaichik of Nikolaichik Photo taken in Iceland — Image by Natallia Nikolaichik of Nikolaichik Photo taken in Iceland.

Image by Natallia Nikolaichik of Nikolaichik Photo taken in Iceland.

This wedding in Portugal looks like a truly fun affair.

Image by Valter Antunes of Fotolux taken in Quinta dos Machados, Mafra, Portugal — Image by Valter Antunes of Fotolux taken in Quinta dos Machados, Portugal.

Image by Valter Antunes of Fotolux taken in Quinta dos Machados, Portugal.

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And there’s never been a more Italian wedding than this Tuscan party filled with wine and laughter.

Image taken by Orsolya Lazar of LOOKIMAGINARY taken in La Selva Giardino del Belvedere, Tuscany, Italy — Image taken by Orsolya Lazar of LOOKIMAGINARY taken in Tuscany, Italy.

Image taken by Orsolya Lazar of LOOKIMAGINARY taken in Tuscany, Italy.

A bride and groom skateboard at their wedding in Latvia.

Image by Juris Zigelis taken in Jurmala, Latvia — Image by Juris Zīģelis taken in Jurmala, Latvia.

Image by Juris Zīģelis taken in Jurmala, Latvia.

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Running on a California beach with a bottle of Champagne seems like the perfect way to celebrate.

Image by Sebastien Bicard of Sebastien Bicard Photography taken in Marin Headlands, San Francisco, California, USA — Image by Sebastien Bicard of Sebastien Bicard Photography taken in Marin Headlands, San Francisco, California.

Image by Sebastien Bicard of Sebastien Bicard Photography taken in Marin Headlands, San Francisco, California.

Not even a little drizzle could wipe the smile of this bride’s face in Whistler, Canada.

Image by Tara Lilly of Tara Lilly Photography taken in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada — Image by Tara Lilly of Tara Lilly Photography taken in Whistler, Canada.

Image by Tara Lilly of Tara Lilly Photography taken in Whistler, Canada.

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Similarly, a photographer captured a sweet moment of a groom checking out his new wedding band at this Italian wedding.

Image by Emanuele Guadgno of In Bianco e Nero taken in Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Abruzzo, Italy — Image by Emanuele Guadgno of In Bianco e Nero taken at Campo Imperatore, Italy.

Image by Emanuele Guadgno of In Bianco e Nero taken at Campo Imperatore, Italy.

It’s all too much excitement for some loved ones. A bride has her makeup done in Singapore while her flower girl gets some rest.

Image taken by Andri Tei Photography taken in Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore — Image taken by Andri Tei Photography taken in Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore.

Image taken by Andri Tei Photography taken in Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore.

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A couple is surrounded by birds on a beach in Tofino, Canada.

Image by Levi Hriczo of Levi Hriczo Photography taken in Tofino, British Columbia, Canada — Image by Levi Hriczo of Levi Hriczo Photography taken in Tofino, Canada.

Image by Levi Hriczo of Levi Hriczo Photography taken in Tofino, Canada.

This looks more like a painting than a photograph.

Image taken by Elsa Romo of FREESOULS — Image taken by Elsa Romo of FREESOULS.

Image taken by Elsa Romo of FREESOULS.

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A photo taken in Scotland shows newlyweds supporting each other.

Image by Dylan Kitchener of The Kitcheners taken in Scotland, UK — Image by Dylan Kitchener of The Kitcheners taken in Scotland, UK.

Image by Dylan Kitchener of The Kitcheners taken in Scotland, UK.

This photo is the definition of “newlywed bliss.”

Image by David Conaty of David Conaty Photography — Image by David Conaty of David Conaty Photography.

Image by David Conaty of David Conaty Photography.

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The photographer caught these two during an intimate moment at their wedding in Bucharest, Romania.

Image by Dana Minciuna of Land of White Deer taken in Athenee Palace Hilton, Bucharest, Romania — Image by Dana Minciuna of Land of White Deer taken in Bucharest, Romania.

Image by Dana Minciuna of Land of White Deer taken in Bucharest, Romania.

Somehow, this moment looks like it’s straight out of the ’50s.

Image by Autumn Marshall of Autumn Marie Photography — Image by Autumn Marshall of Autumn Marie Photography.

Image by Autumn Marshall of Autumn Marie Photography.

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This elegant photo also has a vintage feel.

Image by Margo Ermolaeva — Image by Margo Ermolaeva.

Image by Margo Ermolaeva.

A wedding dress takes center stage in Slovakia.

Image by Andrej Horsky taken in Lozorno, Slovakia — Image by Andrej Horsky taken in Lozorno, Slovakia.

Image by Andrej Horsky taken in Lozorno, Slovakia.

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This magical image was captured at Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast.

Image by Caragh Camack of Caragh Isla Photography taken in Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland, UK — Image by Caragh Camack of Caragh Isla Photography taken in Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland.

Image by Caragh Camack of Caragh Isla Photography taken in Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland.

Appropriately, this photo from an Italian wedding looks like a Renaissance painting.

Image by The Ferros taken in Italy — Image by The Ferros taken in Italy.

Image by The Ferros taken in Italy.

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The bride and groom’s shadows took center stage at this celebration in Moab, Utah.

Image by Callen Hearne of The Hearnes Adventure Photography taken in Moab, Utah, USA — Image by Callen Hearne of The Hearnes Adventure Photography taken in Moab, Utah.

Image by Callen Hearne of The Hearnes Adventure Photography taken in Moab, Utah.

A drone captured this breathtaking overhead shot in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

Image by Kasey Powell of Kasey Powell Weddings taken in Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA — Image by Kasey Powell of Kasey Powell Weddings taken in Outer Banks, North Carolina.

Image by Kasey Powell of Kasey Powell Weddings taken in Outer Banks, North Carolina.

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It might take a minute to tear your eyes from the New York City skyline to find the happy couple.

Image by Manuel Aldana of Manuel Aldana Fotografia taken in Central Park, New York City, USA — Image by Manuel Aldana of Manuel Aldana Fotografia taken in Central Park, New York City.

Image by Manuel Aldana of Manuel Aldana Fotografia taken in Central Park, New York City.

A bride and groom took a post-wedding dip in Sproat Lake, Canada.

Image by Kristen Cook of Freya Photography taken in Sproat Lake, British Columbia, Canada — Image by Kristen Cook of Freya Photography taken in Sproat Lake, Canada.

Image by Kristen Cook of Freya Photography taken in Sproat Lake, Canada.

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These brides look ethereal at an Icelandic waterfall.

Image by Christina LePage of Juniper Woods Photography LLC taken in Skogar, Iceland — Image by Christina LePage of Juniper Woods Photography LLC taken in Skogar, Iceland.

Image by Christina LePage of Juniper Woods Photography LLC taken in Skogar, Iceland.

Newlyweds or the cast of “Yellowstone”? This photo was actually taken in Glencoe, Scotland.

Image by Jim Caryl of The Caryls taken in Glencoe, Scotland, UK — Image by Jim Caryl of The Caryls taken in Glencoe, Scotland.

Image by Jim Caryl of The Caryls taken in Glencoe, Scotland.

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Unique architecture makes an interesting backdrop.

Image by Anneri Wasserman of Basque Imagery — Image by Anneri Wasserman of Basque Imagery.

Image by Anneri Wasserman of Basque Imagery.

This bride and groom look like they’re in a maze to find each other in Singapore.

Image by Dahalan Sarlip of Dahalan Sarlip Pictures taken in Raffles Blvd, Singapore — Image by Dahalan Sarlip of Dahalan Sarlip Pictures taken in Raffles Blvd, Singapore.

Image by Dahalan Sarlip of Dahalan Sarlip Pictures taken in Raffles Blvd, Singapore.

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A bride looks like she’s getting ready at the Palace of Versailles.

Image by Martina Ruffini of Martina Ruffini Wedding Photography — Image by Martina Ruffini of Martina Ruffini Wedding Photography.

Image by Martina Ruffini of Martina Ruffini Wedding Photography.

Mirrors can be used in many ways in photography, like at this Vancouver wedding.

Image by Mike Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — Image by Mike Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, Canada.

Image by Mike Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, Canada.

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This photo is simple, yet moving.

Image taken by Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — Image taken by Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, Canada.

Image taken by Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, Canada.

As is this photo, taken in Norway.

Image taken by Jaakko Perälä taken in Lofoten Islands, Norway — Image taken by Jaakko Perälä taken in Lofoten Islands, Norway.

Image taken by Jaakko Perälä taken in Lofoten Islands, Norway.

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