17 of the most beautiful wedding photos taken in 2024
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
At first glance, the newlyweds inΒ Amrit Photography'sΒ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ruby Olivia Photography documented a dance-floor kiss between newlyweds in black and white.
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.