24 beautiful black-and-white wedding photos that show how timeless they can be

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24 beautiful black-and-white wedding photos that show how timeless they can be
  • Black-and-white filters remain a popular choice for wedding photos.
  • Insider rounded up some of the best black-and-white wedding photos to show how beautiful they can be.
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A black-and-white filter can turn a fleeting moment from a wedding into a memory that will last a lifetime.

A black-and-white filter can turn a fleeting moment from a wedding into a memory that will last a lifetime.
Their loved ones surround them.Josh & Dana Fernandez

In Josh & Dana Fernandez's photo, a bride and groom embrace as confetti falls around them.

The bride's giggle, the groom's grin, and the flashing lights behind them create a picture-perfect moment.

Sometimes black-and-white photos elevate the beauty of a wedding day.

Sometimes black-and-white photos elevate the beauty of a wedding day.
She is the focus of the shot.Erich McVey

Erich McVey snapped this shot of a bride looking off-camera with her veil around her face.

The bride and the photo would be beautiful in color, but in black-and-white, the photo is mesmerizing.

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Other photos spotlighted quiet moments between newlyweds.

Other photos spotlighted quiet moments between newlyweds.
There's a quiet beauty to the moment.Jessica-Lily Photography

A bride and groom kiss at a bistro table in Jessica-Lily Photography's shot.

The contrast of the bride's short dress and veil with the casual setting is captured perfectly in black and white.

Some black-and-white photos seemed to slow down wedding moments that pass too quickly.

Some black-and-white photos seemed to slow down wedding moments that pass too quickly.
Guests look on as she dances.Image Haus Weddings

In Image Haus Weddings' photo, a bride twirls in her wedding dress as her guests hold up her skirt.

Her hands are raised in glee, and the black-and-white filter puts the focus on her smile.

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A black-and-white filter can increase the romance of sweet moments on wedding days.

A black-and-white filter can increase the romance of sweet moments on wedding days.
The background is soft in the shot.Amanda Crean

Amanda Crean photographed a groom leaning down to kiss his bride as she sits in a chair.

Their love bursts from the photo, and the black-and-white filter only makes their connection seem more intense.

Wedding venues looked even more romantic in some black-and-white shots.

Wedding venues looked even more romantic in some black-and-white shots.
The shot captured motion.Erich McVey

A couple runs down a beach in their wedding attire in Erich McVey's black-and-white photo.

The sandy and mountainous surroundings contrast the couple's formal clothing.

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Details from couples' big days jumped out behind the photographers' camera lenses.

Details from couples' big days jumped out behind the photographers' camera lenses.
The close-up is intimate.Alicia Rinka Photography

In Alicia Rinka Photography's shot, a groom helps his bride into her wedding-day shoes as she holds onto his back for support.

The sweet moment feels even more poignant in black and white.

Black-and-white photos provide photographers with the chance to play with focus.

Black-and-white photos provide photographers with the chance to play with focus.
They only have eyes for each other.Danilo & Sharon

Danilo & Sharon's photo of a groom kissing his husband's hand is as surprising as it is beautiful, as the newlyweds aren't in focus in the shot.

Instead, the buildings behind them are in focus, giving a romantic glow to the couple locked in on each other at the front of the frame.

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This candid moment of the couple greeting each other in the rain looked straight out of a movie thanks to the black-and-white filter.

This candid moment of the couple greeting each other in the rain looked straight out of a movie thanks to the black-and-white filter.
A groom holding an umbrella leans down to a car window to greet his bride.Ivash Studio

Ivash Studio captured the wholesome moment when a groom waited for his bride with an umbrella as she arrived at their ceremony.

The smile on the groom's face seeing his bride on their wedding day, even when it was raining, is a beautiful example of their bond.

A black-and-white photo of three generations of women in one family striking a pose on the youngest's wedding day feels so powerful.

A black-and-white photo of three generations of women in one family striking a pose on the youngest's wedding day feels so powerful.
The women posing together is such a striking photo.Love In Motion

Love In Motion photographed three women holding each other on the youngest's wedding day. The black-and-white filter still manages to show all the details of their looks and how much they resemble each other.

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Some photographed moments feel even more intimate without color.

Some photographed moments feel even more intimate without color.
These two brides shared an intimate moment underneath a veil.Apollo Fotografie

Apollo Fotografie captured this sweet moment between these two brides on their wedding day.

The way the sun shining through them still shows how they embrace each other in this black-and-white photo is stunning.

A bride and groom kiss without a care in the world while overlooking their wedding guests in this stunning shot.

A bride and groom kiss without a care in the world while overlooking their wedding guests in this stunning shot.
This newlywed's couple secret kiss was caught on camera.Feather & Twine Photography

The photographer behind Feather & Twine Photography caught this moment between the newlywed couple when they thought no one was looking.

This intimate moment of affection between the couple created a picture-perfect snapshot.

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The joy of both the couple and their guests was clear in this black-and-white shot.

The joy of both the couple and their guests was clear in this black-and-white shot.
The couple can see their loved ones right in front of them.Fotos by Fola

Having the couple in the forefront of this picture made it so they still stood out among the crowd in this black-and-white photo taken by Fotos by Fola.

This black-and-white photo of a bride and groom walking on a beach makes it so all the focus is on them and not on the background.

This black-and-white photo of a bride and groom walking on a beach makes it so all the focus is on them and not on the background.
The couple is the main focus of this picture.Olivia Christina Photography

Olivia Christina Photography's picture of this couple showcases the detail of the bride's dress and how it almost mirrors the footsteps in the sand and the waves in the ocean.

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This black-and-white photo caught an endearing moment when a father looked over at the couple.

This black-and-white photo caught an endearing moment when a father looked over at the couple.
This photo caught a sweet moment a father looked over as his daughter was getting married.Glenai Gilbert Photography

In this Glenai Gilbert Photography image, a father was caught looking as his daughter tied the knot. The black-and-white filter put the focus on the loving look on his face.

The cityscape looks even more dramatic in this shot of two brides thanks to the black-and-white filter.

The cityscape looks even more dramatic in this shot of two brides thanks to the black-and-white filter.
The brides stand out even more against the busy skyline in their wedding looks.Tuan B & Co.

Tuan B & Co. photographed a moment between these two brides looking lovingly into each other's eyes while also showing off the city where they got married in.

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Many photographers captured couples celebrating their wedding guests.

Many photographers captured couples celebrating their wedding guests.
This couple raised a glass to everyone that came together for their wedding.Tuan B & Co.

Having the couple be the focus of this Tuan B & Co. photo shows how they celebrated everyone that attended their wedding.

The love between this bride and groom is clear in this black-and-white photo despite the couple being blurry.

The love between this bride and groom is clear in this black-and-white photo despite the couple being blurry.
A blurry shot of a groom dipping and kissing his bride looked even better in black and white.Ellie McKinney Photography

The Ellie McKinney Photography image shows how the couple was caught up in their own moment and couldn't care less about the flower petals flying around them.

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The intimacy between couples shined all the brighter with the filter.

The intimacy between couples shined all the brighter with the filter.
The hug is tender.Larissa Cleveland Photography

Larissa Cleveland Photography's photo of a bride hugging her groom from behind brims with emotion.

She closes her eyes, and he reaches behind to cradle her.

Quiet moments took on new importance in black-and-white shots.

Quiet moments took on new importance in black-and-white shots.
You can feel the bond between the three.Forged In The North

Two women zip up a bride's dress in this black-and-white picture, helping her prepare to say 'I do.'

Forged In The North took the photo.

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Black and white can add drama to emotional moments from a wedding day.

Black and white can add drama to emotional moments from a wedding day.
The walk is a team effort.The Freckled Fox

A bridal party trails a bride in The Freckled Fox's picture, carrying her train for her as she walks down a flight of stairs.

Sometimes, the filter made wedding traditions even more emotional.

Sometimes, the filter made wedding traditions even more emotional.
A groom washes his soon-to-be wife's feet in this photo.Anée Atelier

A groom ceremonially washes his soon-to-be wife's feet in Anée Atelier's photo, referencing Jesus washing his disciples' feet in the Bible.

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Black-and-white photos can emphasize the details of wedding dresses.

Black-and-white photos can emphasize the details of wedding dresses.
The bride is focused.Sam Jasper Photography

Sam Jasper Photography shows a bride putting on a pair of earrings while looking in a mirror.

The gesture could be done any day, but the wedding dress she wears sets the image apart.

And most of all, picture-perfect moments looked all the more timeless in black and white.

And most of all, picture-perfect moments looked all the more timeless in black and white.
You can feel the joy in the photo.Victoria Somerset-How Photography

Victoria Somerset-How Photography captured a groom dipping his bride and kissing her in black and white.

Their loved ones celebrating behind them in the shot makes it all the more poignant.

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