Every year, we get off to a great start with a gorgeous collection of 50 award-winning wedding photos. This year we were lucky to have so many extraordinary photographs submitted that we had to look at them over and over and agonize about the 50 that would make the final cut.
The 87 incredible photos you’ll find below were all winners of our monthly contests in categories ranging from Portraits to Moments to Concepts. Together they make an exemplary collection of Honorable Mentions that should not be missed. Scroll down and choose your favorites. There’s no doubt you will be inspired by the skill and talent of our member photographers.
The Best Moments
Best Getting Ready Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Edoardo Agresti, Italy wedding photographerBest Bouquet Toss Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Rich Howman PHotography, London, UK wedding photographersBest First Look Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Yves Schepers, Belgium wedding photographerBest Dance Floor Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Lax Photography, Spain wedding photographersBest Wedding Toast Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by The Beloved Agency, Washington DC wedding photographersBest Funny Face Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Apresh Chavda, Washington DC wedding photographerBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Julien Laurent-Georges, Photocamex - France wedding photographersBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jos & Tree - Portland, Oregon wedding photographersBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Franck Boutonnet, France wedding photographerBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by JAGStudios, Connecticut wedding photographersBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jeff Tisman Photography, New Paltz, New York wedding photographersBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Andy Gaines Photography, UK wedding photographersBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Rino Cordella, Italy wedding photographerBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by M & G Photography, UK wedding photographersBest Emotional Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jos & Tree - Portland, Oregon wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jos & Tree, Portland, Oregon wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jeff Tisman Photography - New Paltz, New York wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by J. La Plante Photo, Denver, Colorado wedding photographerBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Lax Photography, Spain wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by MIKI Studios, London, UK wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Rich Howman Photography - UK wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Beloved Agency, Washington DC wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Emma + Rich, UK wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Yves Schepers Photography, Belgium wedding photographersBest Funny Wedding Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Lima Conlon Photography, Ireland wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Andrew Billington Photography, UK wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Emma + Rich, UK wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Two Mann Studios, Calgary, Canada wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jeff Tisman Photography, New Paltz, New York wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Beloved Agency, Washington DC wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Callaway Gable, Los Angeles, California wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Chrisman Studios, Charleston, South Carolina wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Chrisman Studios, Charleston, South Carolina wedding photographersBest Just Married Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Rich Howman Photography, London, UK wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Michael Freas Photography, North Carolina wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Dan Morris Photography, UK wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Fotobelle, Netherlands wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Chrisman Studios, Charleston, South Carolina wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Jeff Tisman Photography, New Paltz, New York wedding photographerBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Gaelle Le Berre Photography, Australia wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Andrew Billington Photography, London, UK wedding photographerBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed by Lima Conlon, Ireland wedding photographersBest Funny Kid Moment Honorable Mention - photographed byJ. La Plante Photo, Denver, Colorado wedding photographers
The Best Portraits
Best Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Andrea Verenini - UK wedding photographerBest Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Danielle Green, Layers Photography, Arkansas wedding photographersBest Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Sy Photography, New York, New York wedding photographersBest Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Eye Jogia, UK wedding photographersBest Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Ben Connolly, Sunshine Coast, Australia wedding photographerBest Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Mun Keat Studio, Malaysia wedding photographersBest Bridal Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by MIKI Studios, UK wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by So Tender is Humanity, Virginia wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Chrisman Studios, Charleston, South Carolina wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by John & Joseph, Los Angles, California wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Eye Jogia, UK wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Green Apple Weddings, Kentucky wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Jos & Tree, Portland, Oregon wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Tkhotz Productions, Calgary, Canada wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by M & J Studios, Estonia wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Alakija Studios, New York, New York wedding photographersBest Engagement Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Jeff Tisman Photography, New Paltz, New York wedding photographerBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Angela Nelson Photo, Hawaii wedding photographerBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Callaway Gable, Los Angeles, California wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Vinson Images, Arkansas wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photogaphed by Beloved Agency, Washington, DC wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Beloved Agency, Washington DC wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Rich Howman, London, UK wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Julien Laurent-Georges, Photo Camex, France wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by JAGStudios, Connecticut wedding photographersBest Groomsmen Group Portrait Honorable Mention - photographed by Julien Laurent-George, Photo Camex, France wedding photographers
The Best Concepts
Best Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by J. La Plante Photo, Denver, Colorado wedding photographersBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Adventure Instead, Colorado adventure, wedding and elopement photographersBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Vinson Images, Arkansas wedding photographersBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by J. La Plante Photo, Denver, Colorado wedding photographersBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Stefy Hilmer Photography- Newport, Rhode Island wedding photographerBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Emiliano Russo, Italy wedding photographerBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Talitha Tarro Photography, New Mexico wedding photographersBest Astro/Night Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by J. La Plante Photo, Denver, Colorado wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by M. Hart - Los Angeles, California wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Amber Henry Photography, Michigan wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by 37 Frames, Japan wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Sara France Photography, San Diego, California wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Jos & Tree, Portland, Oregon wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by El Marco Rojo, Spain wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Ruan Redelinghuys, South Africa wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Jerry Ghionis Photography, Las Vegas wedding photographersBest Use of Shadows in Wedding Photography Honorable Mention - photographed by Viridian Images, Atlanta, Georgia wedding photographers
The Best in Multiple Categories
At World's Best Wedding Photos, we don't choose your wedding style for you. We show you the best photography the world has to offer and let you decide. Every photographer we recommend has at least three years of full-time experience, a distinctive style and rave reviews from their clients. When you're looking for the best photographer available for your wedding check out our hand-picked directory and choose the artist you vibe with.
