There was no shortage of stunning wedding pictures in 2024.
Amrit Photography
Millions of people got married in 2024.
Photographers were there to capture every moment, from walks down the aisle to first looks.
Many of the most beautiful photos captured candid moments between newlyweds.
As the year comes to a close, newlyweds around the world are reflecting on their weddings.
Many are likely gazing at their wedding photos as they reflect on the best days of their lives.
There isn't one way to create a beautiful wedding photo, but the best shots of 2024 featured intimate moments between couples, colorful decor, and stunning scenery.
The best wedding photos of 2024 documented the love and joy of the occasion.
The couple had fun with their wedding exit.
nagi.graphy
Nargis Aslan of nagi.graphy snapped a shot of a groom throwing his bride over his shoulder as they exited their outdoor wedding ceremony.
Their glee was clear in the picture, from their smiles to those of their guests cheering them on. A dog running out of frame adds to the carefree joy of the moment.
An aerial view offered a new perspective for some weddings.
The whole ceremony was visible.
Kayleigh Taylor Photography
Kayleigh Taylor Photography took to the skies to capture the full scale of an outdoor wedding by a massive tree.
She snapped the photo while the guests were still standing after the bride walked down a winding aisle made of flowers. The scene looks like something out of a fairy tale, from the secluded tree in the center of a field to the bride's veil flowing out onto the grass behind her.
Timing was everything for some pictures.
The photo was snapped as the smoke bombs exploded.
Nicole Rae Photography
In Nicole Rae Photography's shot, a rainbow array of smoke bombs exploded behind two grooms as they kissed at the altar.
The smoke enhanced the existing colors in the scene, from the flowers framing them to a body of water in the distance.
Other shots highlighted the decor couples used at their weddings.
The flowers make the shot.
Amrit Photography
At first glance, the newlyweds in Amrit Photography's shot almost look like they are walking through a snowy landscape. The bride's red lehenga pops against the pale backdrop.
The photo becomes more beautiful the longer you look at it as you take in the massive arch behind the couple and the flowers surrounding them.
Quiet moments between newlyweds made for some of the sweetest photos.
The couple looks like they're in their own world.
Abby Jiu Photography
Lisa Ziesing of Abby Jiu Photography snapped a shot of a bride and groom hugging in front of a pink wall in a museum. The bride held her bouquet while they embraced.
The photo was taken through a doorway, so it feels like a peek at an intimate moment between the newlyweds.
Photographers documented once-in-a-lifetime moments with loved ones.
Both smile in the shot.
Edward Winter/READYLUCK Photographers
Intergenerational love between the bride and one of her family members is the star of this shot taken by Edward Winter of READYLUCK Photographers.
The bride and her loved one only had eyes for each other, grinning at each other with eyes full of emotion.
Glamorous locations made some wedding photos stand out.
The bride's mermaid dress ruffled against the sand.
DSW Photography
A bride and groom posed on a beach in this photo from Darren and Shamakia Williams of DSW Photography.
The couple stood against a sandy formation, and their glamorous wedding attire contrasted with the natural beauty of the beach.
Other photos popped in black and white.
The filter makes the moment feel even more special.
Michelle Pullman of St. Chelle
Michelle Pullman of St. Chelle snapped a candid, black-and-white shot of a bride dancing in a sparkly minidress at her reception.
Her friends laughed and danced around her, and the bride moved with carefree ease.
The best photos showed off the couples' personalities.
The bride looked giddy at her footwear.
Lynn Lewis Photography
Lynn Lewis Photography's shot of a bride and groom grinning in the woods in their wedding attire is full of romance.
But the roller skates they added to their looks become the star of the shot. The bride kicked her foot up through a slit in her dress, showing off her white skates.
Some photos showed off the unexpected moments.
The shore is visible at the edge of the shot.
Henry Tieu Photography
Henry Tieu Photography's shot of two brides holding hands would have been beautiful in any weather, as a mountain overlooks the beach they stand on.
But the rainbow soaring across the sky above them made the photo feel like one in a million.
Couples put their spin on wedding traditions in many photos.
The photographer caught the groom just as he surprised his bride.
Love Is Rad
In Love Is Rad's shot, a groom jumps out of a hallway to reveal himself to his bride for their first look in front of a rustic building. The bride typically reveals herself to the groom in a first look, so the contrast in their photo is fun.
The couple smiled and leaned toward each other, seemingly totally focused on one another.
Bridal attire was the star of many shots.
The bride's sleeves flow down the stairs.
Samantha Clarke
Fashion plays a big role in many weddings, as Samantha Clarke Photography spotlighted with this bridal portrait.
The bride stood on a staircase, and her dress cascaded behind her. Candles and flowers lined the stairs, coordinating with the bouquet the bride held in her hand. The shot oozes glamour.
The wedding guests' joy was clear in the pictures as well.
The flowers subtly coordinated with the groom's ensemble.
Ginger Beard Weddings
Paul Williams of Ginger Beard Weddings offered a new perspective on the end of a wedding ceremony, photographing a couple from behind as they exited their ceremony.
The couple raised their arms in excitement moments after they were officially married, and the angle spotlighted the intricate setting, the red and pink flowers decorating the space, and the guests supporting the bride and groom.
The settings for many weddings stunned in photos.
Elopements often offer stunning backdrops.
Vows and Peaks Photography
A couple's mountaintop adventure elopement was the subject of this photo taken by Sean Oblizalo of Vows and Peaks Photography.
You might see a couple holding hands and gazing at each other at any wedding, but the water and snow-covered mountain behind them took the photo to another level.
Joy shined through in the pictures.
The bride's outfit matches the flowers.
The Wedding Toast
The Wedding Toast snapped a shot of a couple during their wedding ceremony.
The groom adjusted his wife's necklace as flower petals flowed around them. They both wore quiet smiles, capturing the excitement of the day.
Floral backdrops made some pictures pop.
The brides press their heads together.
Terri Baskin Photography
The beauty of the brides embracing in Terri Baskin Photography's shot is the focus, but the floral arch behind them makes them shine even brighter.
The flowers covering the archway created a subtle rainbow effect.
And most importantly, the love between couples was clear in every shot.
From their intimate embrace and their loved ones dancing around them to the groom's ring glinting as he holds his bride, the photo captures the love that fills a wedding day.
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