Any photographer can tell you that love, laughter, and tears of joy are part of every wedding. However, very few photographers can expertly capture the decisive moment. When brides, grooms, friends, and family members find themselves so overwhelmed with love and gratitude they can’t help but cry, top photographers create artwork that is priceless for the couple and their family. The thousands of photographs in our Moments gallery beautifully reveal emotion, and today we’re awarding our ten favorite photos in the category of Emotional Moments. Scroll down to see our ten Moment Award winners and don’t forget to grab your hankie!

Before your wedding it’s all about the things, afterwards it’s all about the memories. Find your photographer here to ensure every precious moment is captured beautifully.