50 award-winning wedding photos from around the world in 2023

• Junebug announced the winners of its 2023 Best of the Best Wedding Photography Contest.
• The 50 winning photos were taken around the world, from Utah to Iceland.

Junebug Weddings revealed the winners of its annual wedding photography contest on December 13.

The winners showcased weddings of all types, all around the world.

From small elopements on Icelandic beaches to crowded ceremonies in the US, here are Junebug's 50 winning photos.

This wedding photo, showing a bride and groom laughing at their Toronto wedding, is pure joy.

Image by Cassie Cetlin of Cassie Cetlin Photography taken in Toronto, Canada.      Cassie Cetlin of Cassie Cetlin Photography

This bride and groom appear to be on cloud nine in Banff, Canada.

Image by Andrew Pavlidis of Willow and Wolf taken in Banff, Canada.      Andrew Pavlidis of Willow and Wolf

A couple shares an intimate moment at Gljufrabui waterfall on the south coast of Iceland.

Image by Bettina Vass Photography taken in Gljufrabui waterfall, Iceland.      Bettina Vass Photography

Any book-loving couple should seriously consider taking their wedding photos in a library, like this couple in Birmingham, Alabama.

Image by Kelsey Justice taken in Birmingham Public Library in Birmingham, Alabama.      Kelsey Justice

Riding off on a motorcycle in a Utah state park is the coolest way to celebrate a new marriage.

Image by Carissa Cannizzaro of Carissa Marie Photography taken in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.      Carissa Cannizzaro of Carissa Marie Photography

But riding horses in Aspen Grove, Canada, is a close second.

Image by Sara Rogers of Sara Rogers Photography taken in Aspen Grove, Canada.      Sara Rogers of Sara Rogers Photography

Confetti cannons were a great addition to this Canadian wedding.

Image by Josh & Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions taken in Miska Haven, Canada.      Josh & Emilie Ford of Lonely Wolf Productions

This home wedding in San Francisco is peaceful and cozy.

Image by Will Khoury of Will Khoury Photography taken in San Francisco, California.      Will Khoury of Will Khoury Photography

Some of the winning photos were taken in otherworldly locations. This couple looks like they're on another planet, not a beach in Iceland.

Image by Jane Iskra of ISKRA Photography taken in Iceland.      Jane Iskra of ISKRA Photography

In this photo, another black-sand beach in Iceland provides a dramatic backdrop.

Image by Sharyn Hodges of Sharyn Hodges Photography taken in Reynisfjara, Iceland.      Sharyn Hodges of Sharyn Hodges Photography

This mind-bending photo was taken inside Kielder Forest in Northumberland, England.

Image by Peter Robinson of Eye of the Tyne Photography taken in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England.      Peter Robinson of Eye of the Tyne Photography

These newlyweds are truly embarking on their own path in the Scottish Highlands.

Image by Raini Rowell of Raini Rowell Photography taken in the Highlands, Scotland.      Raini Rowell of Raini Rowell Photography

This bride and groom reach for the stars in Moab, Utah.

Image by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow taken in Moab, Utah.      Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow

This beautifully framed snapshot could be a postcard.

Image by Anna Ascari of HAKUNA MATATA.      Anna Ascari of HAKUNA MATATA

Another photographer perfectly framed a bride and groom under a tree in Portugal's Fanal Forest.

Image by Nico Friedrichs Fotografie taken in Fanal Forest, Portugal.      Nico Friedrichs Fotografie

An underwater shot captures this bride's beautiful dress, which makes her look like a mermaid.

Image by Valerie Fernandez of Salt and Shores Photography.      Valerie Fernandez of Salt and Shores Photography

Falling cherry blossoms set the scene at a wedding in India.

Image by Harsh Mehta of The Photo Lab taken in India.      Harsh Mehta of The Photo Lab

Bounce houses are a must for any kid-friendly wedding, like this one in Missouri.

Image by Juliana Jumper of Juliana Noelle Jumper taken in Kansas City, Missouri.      Juliana Jumper of Juliana Noelle Jumper

And more weddings should have pool, like this one in Minnesota.

Image by Cassandra Oldenburg of Narrowleaf Photography taken in International Falls, Minnesota.      Cassandra Oldenburg of Narrowleaf Photography

At this Indonesian wedding, a surprise guest made everyone smile.

Image by Tania Salim taken in Jakarta, Indonesia.      Tania Salim

An Icelandic horse wanted to take a sniff of a bride's fragrant bouquet.

Image by Natallia Nikolaichik of Nikolaichik Photo taken in Iceland.      Nikolaichik Photo

This wedding in Portugal looks like a truly fun affair.

Image by Valter Antunes of Fotolux taken in Quinta dos Machados, Portugal.      Valter Antunes of Fotolux

And there's never been a more Italian wedding than this Tuscan party filled with wine and laughter.

Image taken by Orsolya Lazar of LOOKIMAGINARY taken in Tuscany, Italy.      Orsolya Lazar of LOOKIMAGINARY

A bride and groom skateboard at their wedding in Latvia.

Image by Juris Zīģelis taken in Jurmala, Latvia.      Juris Zīģelis

Running on a California beach with a bottle of Champagne seems like the perfect way to celebrate.

Image by Sebastien Bicard of Sebastien Bicard Photography taken in Marin Headlands, San Francisco, California.      Sebastien Bicard of Sebastien Bicard Photography

Not even a little drizzle could wipe the smile of this bride's face in Whistler, Canada.

Image by Tara Lilly of Tara Lilly Photography taken in Whistler, Canada.      Tara Lilly of Tara Lilly Photography

Similarly, a photographer captured a sweet moment of a groom checking out his new wedding band at this Italian wedding.

Image by Emanuele Guadgno of In Bianco e Nero taken at Campo Imperatore, Italy.      Emanuele Guadgno of In Bianco e Nero

It's all too much excitement for some loved ones. A bride has her makeup done in Singapore while her flower girl gets some rest.

Image taken by Andri Tei Photography taken in Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore.      Andri Tei Photography

A couple is surrounded by birds on a beach in Tofino, Canada.

Image by Levi Hriczo of Levi Hriczo Photography taken in Tofino, Canada.      Levi Hriczo of Levi Hriczo Photography

This looks more like a painting than a photograph.

Image taken by Elsa Romo of FREESOULS.      Elsa Romo of FREESOULS

A photo taken in Scotland shows newlyweds supporting each other.

Image by Dylan Kitchener of The Kitcheners taken in Scotland, UK.      Dylan Kitchener of The Kitcheners

This photo is the definition of "newlywed bliss."

Image by David Conaty of David Conaty Photography.      David Conaty of David Conaty Photography

The photographer caught these two during an intimate moment at their wedding in Bucharest, Romania.

Image by Dana Minciuna of Land of White Deer taken in Bucharest, Romania.      Dana Minciuna of Land of White Deer

Somehow, this moment looks like it's straight out of the '50s.

Image by Autumn Marshall of Autumn Marie Photography.      Autumn Marshall of Autumn Marie Photography

This elegant photo also has a vintage feel.

Image by Margo Ermolaeva.      Margo Ermolaeva

A wedding dress takes center stage in Slovakia.

Image by Andrej Horsky taken in Lozorno, Slovakia.      Andrej Horsky

This magical image was captured at Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast.

Image by Caragh Camack of Caragh Isla Photography taken in Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland.      Caragh Camack of Caragh Isla Photography

Appropriately, this photo from an Italian wedding looks like a Renaissance painting.

Image by The Ferros taken in Italy.      The Ferros

The bride and groom's shadows took center stage at this celebration in Moab, Utah.

Image by Callen Hearne of The Hearnes Adventure Photography taken in Moab, Utah.      Callen Hearne of The Hearnes Adventure Photography

A drone captured this breathtaking overhead shot in North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Image by Kasey Powell of Kasey Powell Weddings taken in Outer Banks, North Carolina.      Kasey Powell of Kasey Powell Weddings

It might take a minute to tear your eyes from the New York City skyline to find the happy couple.

Image by Manuel Aldana of Manuel Aldana Fotografia taken in Central Park, New York City.      Manuel Aldana of Manuel Aldana Fotografia

A bride and groom took a post-wedding dip in Sproat Lake, Canada.

Image by Kristen Cook of Freya Photography taken in Sproat Lake, Canada.      Kristen Cook of Freya Photography

These brides look ethereal at an Icelandic waterfall.

Image by Christina LePage of Juniper Woods Photography LLC taken in Skogar, Iceland.      Christina LePage of Juniper Woods Photography LLC

Newlyweds or the cast of "Yellowstone"? This photo was actually taken in Glencoe, Scotland.

Image by Jim Caryl of The Caryls taken in Glencoe, Scotland.      Jim Caryl of The Caryls

Unique architecture makes an interesting backdrop.

Image by Anneri Wasserman of Basque Imagery.      Anneri Wasserman of Basque Imagery

This bride and groom look like they're in a maze to find each other in Singapore.

Image by Dahalan Sarlip of Dahalan Sarlip Pictures taken in Raffles Blvd, Singapore.      Dahalan Sarlip of Dahalan Sarlip Pictures

A bride looks like she's getting ready at the Palace of Versailles.

Image by Martina Ruffini of Martina Ruffini Wedding Photography.      Martina Ruffini Wedding Photography

Mirrors can be used in many ways in photography, like at this Vancouver wedding.

Image by Mike Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, Canada.      Mike Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers

This photo is simple, yet moving.

Image taken by Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers taken in Vancouver, Canada.      Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers

As is this photo, taken in Norway.

Image taken by Jaakko Perälä taken in Lofoten Islands, Norway.      Jaakko Perälä