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62 of the best wedding photos taken in 2019
- Every two months, the Fearless Awards recognize the best wedding photos in the world.
- The winning pictures are selected by a panel of expert judges from Fearless Photographers, a digital platform that connects engaged couples with wedding photographers around the world.
- Fearless Photographers estimates that two out of every 100 photos are selected as winners.
- The 62 best pictures of 2019 highlight every part of the wedding experience, from the emotional exchanging of vows to the joy of the reception.
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Wedded bliss shined through in many of the photos.
Photographer Jill Streefland captured a bride raising her hands in triumph on her wedding day as she walks through a crowded street. The child reaching out to touch her veil makes it even more touching.
The couples appear to burst with happiness no matter what is happening around them.
A bride smiles widely as water covers her and the groom in this shot by photographer Daniel Ribeiro.
A handful of the winning photos were captured in black and white.
Photographer Anne Ling snapped a photo of a couple as they hopped over a puddle, revealing the bride's unconventional wedding pant look.
Even getting sprayed by some friends couldn't rain on couples' parades.
In this photo taken by Erika Mann, a bride and groom laughed while their friends sprayed them with bottles of Champagne in celebration.
Grooms weren't afraid to have a little fun before tying the knot.
Photographer Jacki Bruniquel caught two grooms taking a break from their wedding festivities in spun chairs.
And when the time came, grooms' friends were there to toss them into marriage.
Photographer Carlos Santana snapped a photo of this groom mid-air after his friends threw him up.
The photographers caught many of the sweet moments shared by the bridal parties as well.
A bride, photographed by Jacob Hannah, is seen laughing and drinking with her bridesmaids.
The couples had support systems that were there to celebrate their joy.
Photographer Chomi Delgado captured this photo of a bride and groom hugging as their loved ones looked on.
Wedding guests expressed their love for couples in different ways.
Wedding guests threw confetti on these brides to celebrate their wedding in photographer Joe Scriven's shot.
Guests also helped the couples celebrate tradition.
Photographer Jacki Bruniquel captured this bride during her Haldi ceremony, in which a bride and groom are covered in a mixture of turmeric, chickpea flour, and rosewater, according to The Knot. It's traditional to cover the couple in Haldi a few days before the wedding, as it's believed to bring good luck and ward off evil.
The photographers captured intimate moments.
Photographer Alberto Parejo captured the moment a tear fell from this bride's face during her wedding.
In some photos, couples seemed unaware the photographers were there as they focused on their spouses.
This groom only had eyes for his partner, even though photographer Soven Amatya was in the room to take the photo.
The photographers used illusions to showcase more of the day.
Photographer Donatas Ufo captured the moment a groom saw his bride for the first time on their wedding day by snapping a photo of his reflection in a mirror.
The tricks of the camera made the couples look otherworldly.
Photographer David Hofman made it seem as if this bride and groom were walking on water.
Couples made the most of the landscapes around them.
This picture, taken by photographer Kelly Koller, shows off both the brides' excitement about their wedding and the stunning setting. The shiny hue of their dresses reflects the natural colors of the landscape as well.
Brides had a blast celebrating in 2019.
Photographer Fabio Mirulla took a picture of a bride raising her hand in joy with her guests. You can see their hands reaching towards her.
There was no shortage of showstopping wedding moments in 2019.
This couple, photographed by Hendra Lesmana, looks to be surrounded by a flock of birds as they share a wedding kiss.
The lack of color made many of the winning photos look even more romantic.
Photographer Inaki Lungarán's use of black and white makes this couple look glamorous and dramatic as they stand against a dark backdrop.
Unplanned events created many of the year's winning pictures.
During this couple's beach wedding, photographer Andra Lesmana captured the moment paragliders floated by the ceremony.
Some of the winners made good use of city landscapes.
Photographer Matthew Sowa contrasted the everyday environment of a city street with a bride's stunning gown.
In some cases, the couples weren't afraid to get soaked for the perfect shot.
In this picture taken by photographer Lenny Mann, a bride and groom stand in the ocean, looking at each other in silhouette.
Some photos demonstrated that a rainy wedding day isn't always a bad thing.
Photographer Samo Rovan took advantage of a rainy day to draw attention to a couple in a sweeping landscape, using a carefully placed umbrella to create the dramatic shot.
Dogs contributed to many of the big wedding moments in 2019.
Photographer Sabina Mladin caught an upside-down wedding day smooch between a bride and her dog.
The winning photographers showcased family connections.
The close angle of this shot, taken by photographer Ankit Goel, allows the viewer to see the tears on the subjects' faces.
Couples weren't afraid to get creative at their weddings this year.
Photographer Fille Roelants snapped a shot of a bride and groom who chose to celebrate their nuptials with a bouncy house.
Lighting helped to create some of the winning photos of 2019.
While a couple said their vows, photographer Elena Haralabaki took a picture from inside a building, creating a dramatic pathway with light that leads to the altar.
The winning photographs showed off some adventurous couples.
Photographer Fiona Walsh caught the exact moment a bride and groom flipped upside down on a ride.
The candid wedding moments made for some of the best pictures of 2019.
A bride with a muddied dress ran joyfully through the rain in this picture by David Clumpner.
Love was the focus of the shots, no matter the setting.
Photographer Sascha Reinking transformed a subway station into a stunning wedding photo, highlighting the bride's veil surrounding the couple as they kiss.
The couples weren't afraid to be silly as they celebrated in 2019.
A couple had some fun with their wedding cake in this picture taken by photographer Joe Pyle.
Some of the best photos from the awards allowed couples to play.
Photographer Ana Maria Dumbrava snapped a photo of a couple sliding down a sand dune, and the impact of their small bodies against the large desert is stunning.
The photographers helped their couples find a few moments alone.
Weddings are usually so hectic that couples don't have time to just be with one another, but photographer James Nix helped this bride and group soak up a moment together by placing them on a ski lift.
Some weddings were more casual in 2019.
This bride, photographed by Juan Carballo Castro, tossed her bouquet to a group of friends waiting in a lake.
The couples didn't take themselves too seriously.
This couple, photographed by Linda Berretty, took a tumble at their wedding, giggling as they fell.
A sense of celebration was clear in many of the photos.
Photographer John Palacio snapped a picture of a group dancing in traditional garb at this wedding.
Some of the winning pictures came from photographers with impeccable timing.
By snapping this candid photo when the bride was turned around, photographer Jorge Mercado was able to make a rainbow the focal point of the shot. The contrast between the illuminated bride and the silhouetted groom is stunning.
Some of the sweetest photos didn't even have people's faces in them.
In this picture taken by photographer Jose Masquera, a bride is hugging two people. Only their hands on her back are visible, but their tight grasp on her makes their love clear.
Photographers weren't afraid to go to great heights to capture the perfect moment.
Photographer Lyndsey Goddard snapped a sweeping shot of confetti falling on wedding guests by standing above the action.
Weddings in 2019 featured plenty of dancing.
A groom literally swept his bride off her feet in this picture, captured by Marc Padres.
Some of the best pictures challenged the idea of what a wedding should look like.
Photographer Marco Klompenmaker snapped a photo of a bride who chose to enjoy an amusement park ride during her wedding.
The photographers found the beauty in wedding preparation.
Photographer Marienna Garcia Gallo turned the moment before a bride put on her wedding dress into a stunning portrait.
Couples didn't have to be photographed up close to be the center of attention.
Although the trees and sky take up most of this photo taken by photographer Matteo Lomonte, the eye still goes to the bride and groom.
Not every stunning photo was captured from a high angle.
In this joyful photo captured by photographer Jordi Tudela, a bride is thrown into the air by some of her wedding guests.
Close-up photos of wedding dresses were some of the best from 2019.
Photographer Marius Stoica's picture of a bride standing in a field of flowers highlighted the drama of her veil.
Contrast made a big difference in many of the pictures.
In this beautiful picture taken by Matthew Sowa, a bride and groom shield themselves from a shower of rice from their guests.
Photographers accompanied couples on their wedding day journeys, no matter how they were getting there.
Photographer Miguel Ponte captured a bridal party traveling on colorful motorbikes. Ponte's angle causes the eye to go to the colorful bikes, despite the large mountain landscape.
Action shots were some of the most intriguing pictures of 2019.
Photographer Nikhil Shastri snapped a photo at the exact moment a bride and groom were immersed during their Haldi ceremony, creating a stunning contrast of colors.
The photographers were able to capture the anticipation couples feel before their ceremonies.
In this picture taken by photographer Paul Rogers, a couple holds hands between a doorway, carefully not looking at one another before the ceremony.
Groomsmen stole the show in some of the award-winning photos.
A group of groomsmen embraces newlyweds in a massive group hug in photographer Priyanca Rao's shot.
Some of the pictures highlighted that the traditional wedding season isn't right for every couple.
The snow was the star of the show in this wide picture taken by photographer Ricky Baillie.
The photographers captured couples of all ages.
Photographer Rianne Hogewoning documented a sweet hug between an older bride and groom.
Unique lighting created some of the most stunning photos of the year.
Photographer Robert Mauriell placed a couple in front of homes lit up for the evening in order to create this beautiful photo.
The photographers documented surprising moments.
A bride had an expression of surprise on her face as her palanquin tipped in this picture taken by photographer Sanoj Kumar.
The winning pictures highlighted the importance of a professional photographer.
Photographer Saravanakumar Thangavelu took a portrait of a bride and groom standing in the only lit temple of the four that can be seen in the frame.
Even when things didn't go according to plan during weddings in 2019, the photographers created beautiful photos.
A bride and groom ducked as a guest pours an entire container of celebratory rice on them, but photographer Sérgio Nogueira made the moment visually stunning.
The photographers highlighted details through close-up shots.
Photographer Shivali Chopra took a photo of a bride embracing her parents on her wedding day, giving the viewer a close look at her wedding henna and jewelry.
The photographers created fairy-tale moments for couples in 2019.
A couple stood on a boat in this picture taken by photographer Tin Martin, looking as though they were about to sail off towards their happily ever after.
Photographers also captured the small moments of weddings in 2019.
A bride grabbed a bite to eat between wedding duties in this picture captured by photographer Victor Lax.
Many of the best photos of 2019 were dramatic in tone.
A bride and groom hold hands in this picture taken by Vlad Lodoaba, and the close angle allows the viewer to see lace details of the bride's gown.
The photographers were able to highlight love in understated ways throughout 2019.
Photographer Victor Lax's picture of two grooms quietly holding hands at their reception speaks volumes.
Little guests made a big impact.
Photographer Vincent Mu snapped this photo of a flower girl skipping down the aisle while the bride and groom stand at the altar behind her.
But most of all, the pictures highlighted just how happy the couples were to be together.
A couple paused their wedding festivities to share a deep kiss in this photo by Valter Antunes.
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