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50 Award-winning Wedding Photos Taken Around The World In 2024

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This is just one of the breathtaking photos chosen.

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  • 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.

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.

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

Here are its winners from 2024.

The champagne tower at this wedding in Monterrey, Mexico, came crashing down — but in a picturesque way.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.Taken by Becca Dahl of Becca Photo.

Becca Photo

A quick game of catch at a Tucson, Arizona In-N-Out made for a great photo.Taken by Diana Lustig of Love and Latitudes Elopement Photography.

Love and Latitudes

This photo taken of two brides in Moab, Utah, is stunning.Taken by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow.

Adventure + Vow

Anyone who wants a witchy wedding should go for the vibes seen at this Leavenworth, Washington, wedding.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.Taken by Erica Miller of Erica Miller Photography.

Erica Miller Photography

The view of the sky in Kanab, Utah, is unreal.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.Taken by Daniel Lopez Perez of Daniel Lopez Perez Photography.

Daniel Lopez Perez Photography

Couples who shred together, stay together, as evidenced by this couple in Wanaka, New Zealand.Taken by Felix Yu of Felix Image.

Felix Image

These newlyweds are perfectly framed by their car window in Donegal, Ireland.Taken by Caragh Isla Camack of Caragh Isla Photography.

Caragh Isla Photography

The wedding party is fully in shadow at this wedding in Vancouver.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.Taken by Dean Snushall of Dean Snushall Photography.

Dean Snushall Photography

This breathtaking photo was taken at Artist Point in Washington.Taken by Brianna Parks of Brianna Parks Photography.

Brianna Parks Photography

This sweet moment was captured in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Taken by Tesnim Karisik Spahic of Tesnim Photography.

Tesnim Photography

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

Jacinta Oaten

This bride and groom were channeling Jack and Rose at their Greenland wedding.Taken by Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead.

Adventure Instead

This wedding in Guayaquil, Ecuador was certainly a party.Taken by Adriana Ortiz of Adriana & Christian.

Adriana & Christian

So was this one in Naples, Italy.Taken by Mario De Luzio of De Luzio Fotografi.

De Luzio Fotografi

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

The Chaffins

This otherworldly photo was taken in Alaska.Taken by Henry Tieu of Henry Tieu Photography.

Henry Tieu Photography

The colors at this Sydney wedding were unbelievable.Taken by Anton Kross of Across the Forest.

Across the Forest

The ruins of a Scottish castle provided a beautiful backdrop.Taken by Sean Bell of Sean Bell Photography.

Sean Bell Photography

It takes a village to help a bride get ready, as seen at this Vancouver wedding.Taken by Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions.

Lonely Wolf Productions

This monochromatic wedding shot was also captured in Vancouver.Taken by Jeff Chang of The Apartment Photo.

The Apartment Photo

This new husband and wife were in the spotlight at their wedding in Sintra, Portugal.Taken by Paulo Lopes of Aguiam Wedding Photography.

Aguiam Wedding Photography

The beach in Big Sur, California provided a stunning backdrop.Taken by Heather K. Purdy.

Heather K Purdy

If you need to show someone what it's like to get married in Las Vegas, this photo is all you need.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.Taken by Jenny Sun of Jenny Sun Photography.

Jenny Sun Photography

This wedding is giving '70s glam.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.Taken by Sergio Alcala of Henry Tieu Photography.

Henry Tieu Photography

Pouring water on the bride is a Hindu tradition, as seen at this Hyderabad, India wedding.Taken by Vivek Krishnan of Vivek Krishnan Photography.

Vivek Krishnan Photography

A shooting star made this photo in Estes Park, Colorado even more arresting.Taken by Amber Sovorsky of Story Maker Photo.

Story Maker Photo

This photo taken in Covington, Kentucky is pure joy.Taken by Kate Weinbender of Katherine Elyse Media.

Katherine Elyse Media

This photographer combined art, light, and a wedding ring to create magic.Taken by Matteo Lomonte of Matteo Lomonte Photography.

Matteo Lomonte Photography

The photo of this bride in Singapore is timeless.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.Taken by Ashley Brown of Brownie Photography & Production.

Brownie Photography & Production

This photo was taken in Tofino, a small town on Vancouver Island, 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.Taken by Emett Joseph of Emett Joseph Photography.

Emett Joseph Photography

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

This husband and wife look like they're on Cloud Nine, literally — but it's actually Tahiti.Taken by Amber Peyrotty of Zephyr & Luna.

Zephyr & Luna

The hazy crescent moon gives this photo taken in Bend, Oregon an ethereal vibe.Taken by Benjamin Edwards of Benjamin Edwards Photography.

Benjamin Edwards Photography

This ring has its own personal feline guard in Bucharest, Romania.Taken by Ionut Lucian Ianos of Lens Stories.

Lens Stories

This couple in Bali, Indonesia is very well-accessorized.Taken by Gusmank of Gusmank Photography.

Gusmank Photography

This photo looks like it came from the set of a Wes Anderson film — but it's a real cabin in 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.Taken by Margarita Feslian of Kaleidoscope of Memories.

Kaleidoscope of Memories

A crescent moon was used as a focal point in Moab, Utah.Taken by Kelly Shoul of In Love and Adventure.

In Love and Adventure

This couple in Madrid is the definition of cool.Taken by Daniel Alonso Méndez of People Truelove Tellers.

People Truelove Tellers

These newlyweds in Yosemite National Park look like they traveled back in time.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.Taken by Bree Lion of Breeze Photography.

Breeze Photography

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