33 of the most beautiful and moving wedding photos of 2022
Samantha Grindell
- Photographers captured some of the most beautiful moments from 2022 weddings.
- They documented everything from the moments couples said "I do" to their picture-perfect getaways.
Photographers captured countless picture-perfect moments at 2022 weddings.
For instance, David Collins of Each & All Studio snapped a shot of the moment wedding guests threw confetti on these newlyweds as they exited their wedding ceremony.
Every single person in the shot is grinning.
Many of the most eye-catching photos of the year showed celebratory moments.
In Vows and Peaks Photography's shot, a bride and groom shotgunned beers on top of a mountain to celebrate their union.
The skirt of the bride's dress flew in the wind as she drank her beer, and mountain peaks framed the couple.
Photographers were able to capture candid moments between couples.
A bride adjusted her groom's mala, a floral garland, in this photo taken by Alice Vicente.
The black-and-white filter evokes the tenderness of the moment.
Some couldn't help but giggle with glee as their pictures were taken.
In Ashley Olafsson Photography's shot, a bride gazed at her flower girl as she giggled.
From the loving hug to the bride's smile, the photo is full of love.
Some photographers joined couples for their nontraditional weddings.
This couple got creative with their wedding, hopping in a helicopter during their elopement.
Carla Mitchell Photography snapped a shot of the newlyweds as they grinned at each other in their wedding attire and headphones in the helicopter.
Quiet moments between couples made for some of the sweetest photos.
A bride giggled and closed her eyes as she held hands with her groom in this photo taken by Allen Tsai Photography.
The contrast of the bride's casual laugh with the couple's wedding attire catches the eye.
Photographers caught newlyweds gazing at their spouses with love.
In Christian Garcia's photo, a bride and groom held hands as their loved ones raised sparklers around them.
The bride bared a wide smile as she looked at her groom in the shot.
Nature added to the beauty of many wedding photos.
The large trees in Christa B Photography's shot draw the eye to the couple in the center of the frame.
They leaned their heads together as they were photographed, almost as if they were in their own world.
Other couples' pictures were accented by stunning wedding decor.
Adriana Mendez's photo has a fairy-tale feel, as the bride and groom were surrounded by flowers and candles.
The newlyweds stood out in white against the colorful surroundings at their wedding, which was planned by One Heart Event Planning.
Black-and-white filters also made photos even more moving.
This shot of a groom kissing his bride's shoulder is already romantic, but Catherine Marie Taylor's use of a black-and-white filter took it to another level.
Other photos popped with bright colors.
Different shades of yellow fill Lev Kuperman's photo of a couple kissing during their Haldi ceremony.
From the turmeric paste on their skin to their clothes to the floral archway behind them, the bride and groom look like the embodiment of sunshine.
Many couples seemed unable to hold back their joy.
This bride and groom grinned from ear to ear as they raised sparklers with their loved ones.
Dark Roux documented the moment.
Newlyweds' loved ones starred in some of the best photos.
In Jennie Raff Photography's shot, a bride embraced her grandmother.
The details make the shot, from the grandmother's closed eyes to the bride's veil flowing in the wind.
Some of the standout shots were of iconic wedding-day moments.
Amber Mae Photography caught the moment these newlyweds kissed as they exited their wedding ceremony.
The brides smile as they kiss, embodying wedded bliss.
Photographers were able to give us a glimpse at the intimacy between couples.
Summit and Sur Photography's picture of a kiss between a bride and groom feels even more romantic thanks to the fact that they're underneath the bride's veil.
Light shines through the veil, drawing the eye to the newlyweds.
Other photos stood out thanks to the marriers' unique wedding attire.
The grooms in Emily Klarer Photography's shot stood out against the desert backdrop thanks to their striking outfits.
Both wore patterned, sparkly ensembles with coordinating capes that flowed in the wind.
Some newlyweds literally danced with joy on their wedding days.
Brittany Dunbar Photography captured the moment these brides strutted down an aisle created by their family members and friends holding sparklers around them.
The newlyweds kept their hands linked as they danced.
There was surprising beauty in the small moments between couples.
This shot of a bride and groom gazing over a balcony with views of a lake and mountains looks like a still from a classic fairy tale.
Joanna Brown Photography took the photo.
But big moments made for gorgeous photos too.
Rafael Delafiut Fotografía caught the moment a bride and groom were covered in rice as they left their wedding ceremony.
The bride raised her hand and cheered in triumph, while the groom sheepishly held her hand.
Many of the most stunning photos had an artistic flair.
A bride stood on the edge of a cliff in her wedding dress to make this stunning shot by Vows and Peaks Photography happen.
The bride tossed her skirt up in front of her, creating the illusion of wings against the backdrop of the mountains in front of her.
In many pictures, the love between newlyweds was obvious.
Erin Roberts Photography snapped a sweet photo of a bride grabbing her new wife for a kiss.
The photo feels candid and fun, as it takes place in a bathroom, one of the brides held a drink as she kisses her wife, and they both wore heart-shaped sunglasses.
Photographers were able to hint at the futures couples were starting on their wedding days with their work.
A bride held a bouquet in one hand and cradled her pregnancy bump with the other in Kristy Taylor Photography's black-and-white shot.
Everything about the picture is eye-catching, but the bride's loving gaze at her stomach stole the show.
Photographers also captured newlyweds' unique wedding traditions.
Daniela Guerrero Photography snapped a picture of a couple leaning toward each other in traditional Tibetan attire on a mountaintop on their wedding day, which combined Tibetan and Western traditions.
The groom grasped the bride's chin while the bride serenely closed her eyes.
Rain or shine, photographers were able to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments between couples.
The rain made this photo taken by Lucinda May Photography dazzle.
A pair of newlyweds kissed under an umbrella as rain fell around them in the romantic shot.
In many shots, couples seemed to only have eyes for each other.
Mad Images Inc.'s picture of two brides leaning in to embrace each other on their wedding day was filled with golden light.
The brides' eyes locked on each other, both breaking out in slow smiles.
Wedding-day jitters were nowhere to be seen in many of the shots.
For example, a bride looked totally at ease as she hugged her husband in a canyon in this photo taken by Naomi Hill Photography.
The bride closed her eyes as her groom embraced her, kissed her forehead, and sweetly held her bouquet for her.
But photos of couples with their wedding guests were full of just as much love.
For instance, in Mervé Togan's photo, a bride and groom's loved ones threw flower petals on them as they left their wedding ceremony.
The lines of guests around the couple embodied the support the attendees offered the couple on their wedding day.
Pictures taken ahead of the wedding captured the anticipation of the day.
Stanlo Photography documented a bride as she adjusted her tiara on her wedding day.
Her dress is visible in the shot, and she looked slightly away from the camera, making her look glamorous.
Many of the best photos felt celebratory.
For example, a bride raised her bouquet in the air as she and her groom posed inside of a white jeep on their wedding day in this shot taken by Olivia Rae James.
The bride's veil flew in the breeze as she and the groom smiled.
Some of the most memorable photos were taken during wedding ceremonies.
Nahuel Aseff's photo shows a bride and groom in silhouette during their wedding ceremony, with a woman carrying the bride's train and veil.
Although you can't see the bride and groom's faces, the black-and-white shot still gives viewers a peek into the wedding day through the yarmulke resting on the groom's head, the bride's hand reaching towards him, and her attendant's grin.
Some of the photos captured surprising scenes from wedding days.
In Hey Beloved Photography's picture, a bride leans over as she drinks from a to-go cup of coffee, holding it far away from her body as she sips.
The contrast of her bridal look — a wedding dress, elbow-length gloves, and a bouquet — with the cup and her subtle grin is breathtaking.
The photos offer a record of wedding moments couples will remember for the rest of their lives.
A pair of newlyweds jump the broom in a desert surrounded by mountains in this photo taken by The Emerics.
The Emerics caught the couple right as they were jumping through the air, with their feet off of the ground and the bride's veil flying behind her.
But in almost every photo, the love filling the day shined.
Desert Pine Co. snapped a black-and-white photo of two grooms hugging in a field on their wedding day.
One groom leans his head into his husband-to-be's neck, while the other kisses his love on the forehead.
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