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

This is just one of the breathtaking photos chosen.Aimée Flynn PhotoJunebug 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.FREESOULSThe 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 PhotoA 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 LatitudesThis photo taken of two brides in Moab, Utah, is stunning.Taken by Traci Edwards of Adventure and Vow.Adventure + VowAnyone 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 PhotoIt'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 PhotographyThe view of the sky in Kanab, Utah, is unreal.Taken by Aimée Flynn of Aimée Flynn Photo.Aimée Flynn PhotoPlaying 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 PhotographyCouples who shred together, stay together, as evidenced by this couple in Wanaka, New Zealand.Taken by Felix Yu of Felix Image.Felix ImageThese newlyweds are perfectly framed by their car window in Donegal, Ireland.Taken by Caragh Isla Camack of Caragh Isla Photography.Caragh Isla PhotographyThe wedding party is fully in shadow at this wedding in Vancouver.Taken by Shari Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers.Shari + Mike PhotographersThe bride at this Ascoli Piceno, Italy wedding looks straight out of a painting.Taken by Dean Snushall of Dean Snushall Photography.Dean Snushall PhotographyThis breathtaking photo was taken at Artist Point in Washington.Taken by Brianna Parks of Brianna Parks Photography.Brianna Parks PhotographyThis sweet moment was captured in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Taken by Tesnim Karisik Spahic of Tesnim Photography.Tesnim PhotographyThe happy couple was bathed in neon and bright colors at their wedding in Adelaide, Australia.Taken by Jacinta Oaten.Jacinta OatenThis bride and groom were channeling Jack and Rose at their Greenland wedding.Taken by Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead.Adventure InsteadThis wedding in Guayaquil, Ecuador was certainly a party.Taken by Adriana Ortiz of Adriana & Christian.Adriana & ChristianSo was this one in Naples, Italy.Taken by Mario De Luzio of De Luzio Fotografi.De Luzio FotografiThis intimate snapshot of wedded bliss was taken in Washington's Olympic National Park.Taken by The Chaffins.The ChaffinsThis otherworldly photo was taken in Alaska.Taken by Henry Tieu of Henry Tieu Photography.Henry Tieu PhotographyThe colors at this Sydney wedding were unbelievable.Taken by Anton Kross of Across the Forest.Across the ForestThe ruins of a Scottish castle provided a beautiful backdrop.Taken by Sean Bell of Sean Bell Photography.Sean Bell PhotographyIt 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 ProductionsThis monochromatic wedding shot was also captured in Vancouver.Taken by Jeff Chang of The Apartment Photo.The Apartment PhotoThis new husband and wife were in the spotlight at their wedding in Sintra, Portugal.Taken by Paulo Lopes of Aguiam Wedding Photography.Aguiam Wedding PhotographyThe beach in Big Sur, California provided a stunning backdrop.Taken by Heather K.