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50 award-winning wedding photos taken around the world in 2024

Gabbi Shaw

2024-12-27T20:38:37Z

Aimée Flynn | Aimée Flynn Photo | Kanab, Utah, USA — This is just one of the breathtaking photos chosen. Aimée Flynn Photo

Junebug recently announced the winners of its 2024 Best of the Best Wedding Photography Contest.
The 50 winning photos were taken around the world, from Alaska to Bali.
The images capture stunning scenery, joy, and a protective cat.

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The average American couple spends just under $30,000 on a wedding, and for many, the photographer is a big chunk of that budget.

To mark the start of their happily ever afters, most couples take photos — some even traveling to an epic location or a particularly meaningful spot — to get the perfect image.

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Junebug Weddings has an annual photo contest to choose the best wedding photos worldwide.

Here are its winners from 2024.

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The champagne tower at this wedding in Monterrey, Mexico, came crashing down — but in a picturesque way.

Elsa Maria Romo | FREESOULS | Monterrey, Mexico — Taken by Elsa Maria Romo of FREESOULS. FREESOULS

The bride and groom were ready to ride off into the sunset at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

Becca Dahl | Becca Photo | Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA — Taken by Becca Dahl of Becca Photo. Becca Photo

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A quick game of catch at a Tucson, Arizona In-N-Out made for a great photo.

Diana Lustig | Love and Latitudes Elopement Photography | Tuscon, Arizona, USA — Taken by Diana Lustig of Love and Latitudes Elopement Photography. Love and Latitudes

This photo taken of two brides in Moab, Utah, is stunning.

Traci Edwards | Adventure and Vow | Moab, Utah, USA — Taken by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow. Adventure + Vow

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Anyone who wants a witchy wedding should go for the vibes seen at this Leavenworth, Washington, wedding.

Katie Bergmann | Katie Berg Photo | Leavenworth, Washington — Taken by Katie Bergmann of Katie Berg Photo. Katie Berg Photo

It's impossible not to smile at this photo taken on British Columbia's Granville Island.

Erica Miller | Erica Miller Photography | Granville Island, BC, Canada — Taken by Erica Miller of Erica Miller Photography. Erica Miller Photography

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The view of the sky in Kanab, Utah, is unreal.

Aimée Flynn | Aimée Flynn Photo | Kanab, Utah, USA — Taken by Aimée Flynn of Aimée Flynn Photo. Aimée Flynn Photo

Playing peek-a-boo gave a glimpse of the bride's wedding henna in Antigua, Guatemala.

Daniel Lopez Perez | Daniel Lopez Perez Photography | Antigua, Guatemala — Taken by Daniel Lopez Perez of Daniel Lopez Perez Photography. Daniel Lopez Perez Photography

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Couples who shred together, stay together, as evidenced by this couple in Wanaka, New Zealand.

Felix Yu | Felix Image | Tyndall glacier, Wanaka, New Zealand — Taken by Felix Yu of Felix Image. Felix Image

These newlyweds are perfectly framed by their car window in Donegal, Ireland.

Caragh Isla Camack | Caragh Isla Photography | Donegal, Ireland — Taken by Caragh Isla Camack of Caragh Isla Photography. Caragh Isla Photography

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The wedding party is fully in shadow at this wedding in Vancouver.

Shari Vallely | Shari + Mike Photographers | Vancouver, BC, Canada — Taken by Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers. Shari + Mike Photographers

The bride at this Ascoli Piceno, Italy wedding looks straight out of a painting.

Dean Snushall | Dean Snushall Photography | Ascoli Piceno, Italy — Taken by Dean Snushall of Dean Snushall Photography. Dean Snushall Photography

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This breathtaking photo was taken at Artist Point in Washington.

Brianna Parks | Brianna Parks Photography | Artist Point, Washington, USA — Taken by Brianna Parks of Brianna Parks Photography. Brianna Parks Photography

This sweet moment was captured in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Tesnim Karisik Spahic | Tesnim Photography | Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Taken by Tesnim Karisik Spahic of Tesnim Photography. Tesnim Photography

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The happy couple was bathed in neon and bright colors at their wedding in Adelaide, Australia.

Jacinta Oaten | Jacinta Oaten | Adelaide, Australia — Taken by Jacinta Oaten. Jacinta Oaten

This bride and groom were channeling Jack and Rose at their Greenland wedding.

Maddie Mae | Adventure Instead | Greenland — Taken by Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead. Adventure Instead

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This wedding in Guayaquil, Ecuador was certainly a party.

Adriana Ortiz | Adriana & Christian | Guayaquil, Ecuador — Taken by Adriana Ortiz of Adriana & Christian. Adriana & Christian

So was this one in Naples, Italy.

Mario De Luzio | De Luzio Fotografi | Massa Lubrense, Naples, Italy — Taken by Mario De Luzio of De Luzio Fotografi. De Luzio Fotografi

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This intimate snapshot of wedded bliss was taken in Washington's Olympic National Park.

The Chaffins | Olympic National Park, WA, USA — Taken by The Chaffins. The Chaffins

This otherworldly photo was taken in Alaska.

Henry Tieu | Henry Tieu Photography | Alaska, USA — Taken by Henry Tieu of Henry Tieu Photography. Henry Tieu Photography

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The colors at this Sydney wedding were unbelievable.

Anton Kross | Across the Forest | Sydney, NSW, Australia — Taken by Anton Kross of Across the Forest. Across the Forest

The ruins of a Scottish castle provided a beautiful backdrop.

Sean Bell | Sean Bell Photography | Scotland — Taken by Sean Bell of Sean Bell Photography. Sean Bell Photography

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It takes a village to help a bride get ready, as seen at this Vancouver wedding.

Emilie Ford | Lonely Wolf Productions | Hycroft Manor, Vancouver, Canada — Taken by Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions. Lonely Wolf Productions

This monochromatic wedding shot was also captured in Vancouver.

Jeff Chang | The Apartment Photo | Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Canada — Taken by Jeff Chang of The Apartment Photo. The Apartment Photo

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This new husband and wife were in the spotlight at their wedding in Sintra, Portugal.

Paulo Lopes | Aguiam Wedding Photography | Penha Longa Resort, Sintra, Portugal — Taken by Paulo Lopes of Aguiam Wedding Photography. Aguiam Wedding Photography

The beach in Big Sur, California provided a stunning backdrop.

Heather K Purdy | Heather K Purdy | Big Sur, California, USA — Taken by Heather K. Purdy. Heather K Purdy

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If you need to show someone what it's like to get married in Las Vegas, this photo is all you need.

Jennifer Mattera | Tree of Life Films & Photos | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA — Taken by Jennifer Mattera of Tree of Life Films & Photos. Tree of Life Films & Photos

The bride got hugs from her parents at her wedding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Jenny Sun | Jenny Sun Photography | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Taken by Jenny Sun of Jenny Sun Photography. Jenny Sun Photography

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This wedding is giving '70s glam.

Will Khoury | Will Khoury Photography — Taken by Will Khoury of Will Khoury Photography. Will Khoury Photography

It's not easy to hike in California's Yosemite National Park in wedding dresses, but it made for a beautiful photo.

Sergio Alcala | Henry Tieu Photography | Yosemite National Park, California, USA — Taken by Sergio Alcala of Henry Tieu Photography. Henry Tieu Photography

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Pouring water on the bride is a Hindu tradition, as seen at this Hyderabad, India wedding.

Vivek Krishnan | Vivek Krishnan Photography | Hyderabad, India — Taken by Vivek Krishnan of Vivek Krishnan Photography. Vivek Krishnan Photography

A shooting star made this photo in Estes Park, Colorado even more arresting.

Amber Sovorsky | Story Maker Photo | Estes Park, Colorado, USA — Taken by Amber Sovorsky of Story Maker Photo. Story Maker Photo

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This photo taken in Covington, Kentucky is pure joy.

Kate Weinbender | Katherine Elyse Media | Covington, Kentucky, USA — Taken by Kate Weinbender of Katherine Elyse Media. Katherine Elyse Media

This photographer combined art, light, and a wedding ring to create magic.

Matteo Lomonte | Matteo Lomonte Photography — Taken by Matteo Lomonte of Matteo Lomonte Photography. Matteo Lomonte Photography

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The photo of this bride in Singapore is timeless.

Krishna Pradana | Berawal Dari Teman | Siri House, Singapore — Taken by Krishna Pradana of Berawal Dari Teman. Berawal Dari Teman

The single tear rolling down the bride's face really makes this photo taken in New Braunfels, Texas.

Ashley Brown | Brownie Photography & Production | New Braunfels, TX, USA — Taken by Ashley Brown of Brownie Photography & Production. Brownie Photography & Production

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This photo was taken in Tofino, a small town on Vancouver Island, Canada.

Chris Grandy + Sam Rose | Isle + Oak Photography | Tofino, BC, Canada — Taken by Chris Grandy + Sam Rose of Isle + Oak Photography. Isle + Oak Photography

The bright flowers and streamers gave this Seattle wedding a lot of color.

Emett Joseph | Emett Joseph Photography | Fremont Foundry, Seattle, Washington, USA — Taken by Emett Joseph of Emett Joseph Photography. Emett Joseph Photography

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Getting married is two people deciding to walk down a long road together, like these newlyweds in Glencoe, Scotland.

Matt Pocknell | Matt Pocknell Photography | Glencoe, Scotland, UK — Taken by Matt Pocknell of Matt Pocknell Photography. Matt Pocknell Photography

This atmospheric photo was also taken in Scotland, in Glen Etive.

Emily Black | Emily Black Photography | Glen Etive, Scotland, UK — Emily Black | Emily Black Photography | Glen Etive, Scotland, UK Emily Black Photography

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This husband and wife look like they're on Cloud Nine, literally — but it's actually Tahiti.

Amber Peyrotty | Zephyr & Luna | Tahiti, French Polynesia — Taken by Amber Peyrotty of Zephyr & Luna. Zephyr & Luna

The hazy crescent moon gives this photo taken in Bend, Oregon an ethereal vibe.

Benjamin Edwards | Benjamin Edwards Photography | Juniper Preserve , Bend, Oregon, USA — Taken by Benjamin Edwards of Benjamin Edwards Photography. Benjamin Edwards Photography

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This ring has its own personal feline guard in Bucharest, Romania.

Ionut Lucian Ianos | Lens Stories | Bucharest, Romania — Taken by Ionut Lucian Ianos of Lens Stories. Lens Stories

This couple in Bali, Indonesia is very well-accessorized.

Gusmank | Gusmank Photography | Tirtha, Uluwatu, Bali — Taken by Gusmank of Gusmank Photography. Gusmank Photography

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This photo looks like it came from the set of a Wes Anderson film — but it's a real cabin in Verbier, Switzerland.

Eline Tasma | North Wind Elopements | Cabane Mont Fort, Verbier, Switzerland — Taken by Eline Tasma of North Wind Elopements. North Wind Elopements

This photo looks like it's from the woods in "Twilight." It's in Northern Greece.

Margarita Feslian | Kaleidoscope of Memories | Northern Greece — Taken by Margarita Feslian of Kaleidoscope of Memories. Kaleidoscope of Memories

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A crescent moon was used as a focal point in Moab, Utah.

Kelly Shoul | In Love and Adventure | Moab, Utah, USA — Taken by Kelly Shoul of In Love and Adventure. In Love and Adventure

This couple in Madrid is the definition of cool.

Daniel Alonso Méndez | People Truelove Tellers | Madrid, Spain — Taken by Daniel Alonso Méndez of People Truelove Tellers. People Truelove Tellers

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These newlyweds in Yosemite National Park look like they traveled back in time.

Charleton Churchill | Charleton Churchill Photography | Yosemite National Park, California, USA — Taken by Charleton Churchill of Charleton Churchill Photography. Charleton Churchill Photography

The bride and groom are ready to run away together at the Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada.

Bree Lion | Breeze Photography | Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada — Taken by Bree Lion of Breeze Photography. Breeze Photography

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