Best Kids Wedding Photos of 2022

Browse our favourite kids wedding photos for this year’s Wedding Photography Awards. Children often aren’t aware of the camera, so photos can capture their genuine reactions and emotions, not to mention those fun and silly moments that adults might overthink.

OVERALL WINNER: Paul Roland Williams | Paul Roland Williams 

The story behind this photo: “I loved the way it looked like the boys were trying to trick the barman into thinking they were older than they were.”

Why we chose this photo as our overall winner: This is such a beautifully captured and heart-warming kids’ shot. We love the composition, with the two boys standing on stools behind the bar in their smart suits, their backs to us, trying to look grown-up and sophisticated. The barman’s knowing expression adds to the effect. The lighting adds a mature touch, at odds with the presence of the children, which makes the scene all the more humorous and memorable.

Read on for our list of honourable mentions, whose submissions simply blew us away!

Bolla Bello Photography | Bolanle Bello

The story behind this photo: “This was supposed to be a posed group shot of the couple and the groom’s sister and family. The kids ran left and right throughout and I decided to make it fun. I asked them to run toward me instead and that’s how we got the shot.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: We love the feeling of fun and freedom in this unposed shot. There is a real sense of energy and excitement captured in the kids’ playful running.

Elwood Photography | Tim Elwood 

The story behind this photo: “The flower girl sucking it up at Lee and Leah’s wedding at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle.

Why we shortlisted this photo: The flower girl’s intense, almost challenging, expression is very striking. We love the way she looks directly at the camera, completed unfazed.

Grace Nicole Photography | Grace Evans 

The story behind this photo: “All of the children were desperate to visit the sheep in the field opposite the venue, so they all gathered to look through the gate and I captured them all peering through at the same time.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: A lovely candid moment, beautifully captured. We love to see the children’s natural curiosity as they peer over the fence.

James Merrick Photography | James Merrick 

The story behind this photo: “Waiting patiently for his cue, Obie was beaming as he prepared to walk down the aisle with the rings.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: We love the artful composition of this photo, with the young boy in focus in the centre, perfectly framed by the couple’s joined hands in the foreground. His solemn pride as he stands patiently with his hands held up is beautiful to see.

Katy Brothers Wedding Photography | Katy Brothers 

The story behind this photo: “During the downtime, before the speeches but when the little ones had finished dessert they all took to the floor to play with the balloon decorations which had been positioned around the room. Once they had gathered them up, the older kids had wrestled them from the youngsters and were beating each other with them. I love this photo, of the youngest flower girl trying her best to convince the young bridesmaids to give her back her balloon. Children at weddings always have their own dramas that if you stop to watch for, create beautiful, emotionally candids.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: The quiet intensity of the youngest flower girl’s expression is beautifully captured. We also love the storytelling behind this photo.

Lemon Feather Photography | Cemanthe McKenzie 

The story behind this photo: “These two were so cute and as soon I walked into the room to shoot bridal prep, they warmed to the camera and wanted to show me everything in all the rooms in the suite!

Why we shortlisted this photo: An adorable shot, full of playfulness! The composition is very effective, with just the girls’ faces peeping over the edge of the bath.

Lewis Horsley Wedding Photography | Lewis Horsley 

The story behind this photo: “Was meant to capture their beautiful dresses from behind, but this cheeky one did not want to play ball.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: The cheeky expression of this bridesmaid is priceless! It transforms an otherwise classically formal photo into a uniquely playful snapshot.

LB Photography | Leanne Brookes 

The story behind this photo: “The bride and groom’s little boy wanted to be as close as possible to his parents and while the couple were exchanging rings he was watching…picking away!”

Why we shortlisted this photo: This is such a funny and brilliantly captured shot. It’s candid moments like this that make photos of kids at weddings so special.

Paul Swift Photography | Paul Swift 

The story behind this photo: “The bride and groom’s son ran off with a (very large) piece of cake.

Why we shortlisted this photo: We love the fun and playfulness of this photo. The boy’s cheeky side-long glance as he prepares to take a bite of cake is wonderful to see.

Tobiah Tayo Photography | Tobiah Tayo 

The story behind this photo: “The flower girls were so excited to see a real life bride and wear her veil.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: This is such a sweet photo, with lovely warm lighting. We love the expressions on each of the bridesmaids’ faces, and the way the bride is smiling with them.

Winnington and Coe | Ben Winnington & Elle Coe 

The story behind this photo: “Gorgeous niece and flower girl seeing her auntie getting ready.”

Why we shortlisted this photo: A beautiful photo capturing a beautiful moment. We love the perspective here, with the focus on the little girl’s reaction, and the bride’s back to us.

There you have our best kids at weddings photos of the year! For even more bundles of joy and cuteness, stay tuned for the next article in this series: pets at weddings.

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Happy Planning!