{"id":399834,"date":"2024-02-06T11:54:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T11:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/best-of-2018\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T14:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:20:22","slug":"best-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/best-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From vibrant creative shots, posed sunsets or stunning black and white documentary photos, we have rounded dup our fave shots from this years collections in our best of 2018 feature. Thank to all the photographers that took part this year, and we look forward to seeing more in 2019!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39441\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andy-Li-Photography-002.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Errrr&#8230;gentlemen!<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andyli.photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Andy Li Photography<\/a> &#8211; This photo was taken when the groom was getting ready at Pimhill Barn in Shropshire. Obviously I had to take a photo first before pointing out they were in the wrong toilets!<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39451\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/funny-PIC.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/h4>\n<h4>There is never a break from the kids<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">David Stubbs<\/a> &#8211; I was sat in the back room eating my supplier meal. Dad who is an usher, comes in holding his baby, broken arm, and starts to change babies bottom in the corner. I have young kids and can relate to this, it never stops! There is never a break!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40144\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fw-sunset-kiss-023.jpg\" alt=\"33 Photographers Share Their Favourite Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\"><\/p>\n<h4>Kiss under moonlight, or maybe right next to it!<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fionawalsh.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Fiona Walsh Photography<\/a> &#8211; This was one of a kind shot. I&#8217;d been shooting an elopement and after sunset we turned around to see the moon on the horizon. Very exciting!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40139\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dogs-at-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"33 Photographers Share Their Favourite Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Pug Wife<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samandlouise.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sam &amp; Louise<\/a> &#8211; As devoted pug parents ourselves we always ensure that our dogs are well looked after when we&#8217;re photographing weddings. So when our dog walker announced that she&#8217;s getting married, of course we had to return the favour and photograph her wedding. Rightly so her own babies had to steal the limelight a little and here they are as bride and groom for the day. This is one of our favourite photos because, well, pugs!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40616\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Image-By-Steven-Herrschaft.jpg\" alt=\"Image By Steven Herrschaft\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"><\/p>\n<h4>Look again!<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/steven.herrschaft?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&amp;eid=ARCW0KACsIdF84a2olbvrXoLyUiDyQKk5fQjUSRTRNzUSHrP1Cmpwb3l96zj4oY3F8Ni8Z7UIreqmkRQ\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/user.php?id=100000626934031&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22__tn__%22%3A%22%2CdK%2AF-R%22%2C%22eid%22%3A%22ARCW0KACsIdF84a2olbvrXoLyUiDyQKk5fQjUSRTRNzUSHrP1Cmpwb3l96zj4oY3F8Ni8Z7UIreqmkRQ%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3Anull%2C%22groups_location%22%3Anull%7D\" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=\"1\">Steven Herrschaft<\/a>. Something isn&#8217;t quite right here, what is the bride wearing?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40131\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20170909_194710_6D1.jpg\" alt=\"33 Photographers Share Their Favourite Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>What are they hiding?<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/pedrofilipe.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Pedro Filipe Fotografia<\/a> &#8211; This photo was made during a beautiful wedding at the south of Portugal, in Alentejo.<br \/>\nWhat are they hiding with the hat?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40130\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2018-july-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"33 Photographers Share Their Favourite Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Love above the mountains<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magiaobrazu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Magia Obrazu<\/a> &#8211; Anna &amp; Genadij dreamed about wedding in the heart of polish Tatra mountains &#8211; Zakopane. And their dream comed true! During our session we reached almost 2000 metres above the sea level &#8211; and beautiful sunset made perfect scenery for their love!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40561\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5U7A2022.jpg\" alt=\"documentary style wedding photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>The struggle is real<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samandlouise.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sam &amp; Louise photography<\/a> &#8211; There are plenty of things that people don&#8217;t tell you about wedding days. One of them is just how difficult it can be to get in to wedding attire!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39711\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/001-33-1.jpg\" alt=\"53 Beautiful Photos of the Bride\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\"><\/p>\n<h4>Two mirrors..<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/simonemiglietta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Simone Miglietta Photography<\/a> &#8211; I taken this pictures during a Bride&#8217;s getting ready in England.<br \/>\nIt was my first wedding in England and I was very exciting. The bride and the groom was amazing!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39725\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D8A6804-1.jpg\" alt=\"53 Beautiful Photos of the Bride\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Final details<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joshuawybornphotographic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Joshua Wyborn Photographic<\/a> &#8211; Lartington Halls stunning rooms and decor as Beckys dress is altered slightly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39743\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-Keppel-Photography-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"53 Beautiful Photos of the Bride\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>The look of love<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/paulkeppel.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Paul Keppel Photography<\/a> &#8211; I captured this photos at Knightnor winery in Cornwall. I was rushing back to the bridal prep room and as I came up the starts I saw this beautiful moment between the bride and her daughter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39753\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-peacocks-eye.jpg\" alt=\"53 Beautiful Photos of the Bride\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\"><\/p>\n<h4>The Peacock&#8217;s Eye<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ztphotography.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Liam Carroll \/\/ ZT Photography<\/a> &#8211; Bride having fun in the field&#8230;taken at Bassmead Manor Barns, Cambridgeshire.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40336\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/getting-ready-make-up-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Have 'Getting Ready' Photos for Your Wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\"><\/p>\n<h4>Cover your eyes!<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.victorlax.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victor Lax<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40328\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sarah-Williams-Photography-YPWP-bride-001.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Have Getting Ready Photos for Your Wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Final preperations<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahwilliamsphotography.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Williams Photography<\/a> &#8211; This photo is of my lovely Bride Tina putting her gorgeous wedding shoes on. I wanted to capture this from a slightly different angle, and as space in the room was a bit tight I simply photographed looking down on her, keeping some of her veil in the frame too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39966\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BetseyGavin-BW0692.jpg\" alt=\"Emotions of a Wedding Day\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Sisters<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollienicolephotography.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Hollie Nicole Photography<\/a> &#8211; This was during the Grooms speech, the two crying are sisters. Taken at The West Mill at Darley Abbey, Derbyshire.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39989\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/submission1-happy-bw.jpg\" alt=\"Emotions of a Wedding Day\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Just Married Jubilation<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">David Stubbs Photography<\/a> &#8211; After getting married in Manchester City Centre, the bride and groom move into the lift to head to their drinks reception. The emotion from the ceremony bursts out in the bride who gives her new husband the biggest hug and squeeze possible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39987\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spritely-Dancing.jpg\" alt=\"Emotions of a Wedding Day\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Still Rocking at 85!<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulfletcherphotography.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Paul Fletcher Photography<\/a> &#8211; This image was from a fun wedding day At Bartholomew Barn in West Sussex and I knew the family and friends would be straight on the dance floor. What I hadn&#8217;t bargained for was an incredibly lively 85 year old grandad, who was the first to hit the dance floor and let it all go!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39629\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Steph-and-Jon-293.jpg\" alt=\"46 Stunning Black &amp; White Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Back Seat Romance<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.just-hitched.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Just Hitched\/ Dave Allen<\/a> &#8211; The ceremony was over at the church, the formals had been taken and Stephanie and Jonathan were just heading off to the reception venue. I asked them to have a little snuggle up in the back of the car, this is the result and it worked beautifully.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39622\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Longstowe-Hall-Chloe-David-c-Liz-Greenhalgh-Photography-1733.jpg\" alt=\"46 Stunning Black &amp; White Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\"><\/p>\n<h4>First Dance<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Liz Greenhalgh Photography<\/a> &#8211; When you are surrounded by family and guests but the only thing that matters is the person you are holding onto. Chloe and David have a moment during their first dance at Longstowe Hall Cambridge<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39611\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cassandra_Lane_Feb_01.jpg\" alt=\"46 Stunning Black &amp; White Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Cassandra Lane Photography<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/cassandralane.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cassandra Lane<\/a> &#8211; This shot was taken as Andy was checking himself in the mirror just before heading to his wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40617\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nicu-Ionescu-Photography-imaginea-amintirilor-tale.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"><\/p>\n<h4>The clouds closing in<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/nicuionescu.ro\">Nicu Ionescu Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39633\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/VictoriaPaddy.jpg\" alt=\"46 Stunning Black &amp; White Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\"><\/p>\n<h4>Victoria &amp; Paddy Countryside<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barneywalters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Barney Walters Photography<\/a> &#8211; This is Victoria &amp; Paddy, they held their celebrations at Coombeshead Farm, in Cornwall last September. It was a super cloudy and slightly dark day, which made a lovely backdrop for this gorgeous picture of the two of them in the countryside.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39608\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bw-bride-1-70.jpg\" alt=\"46 Stunning Black &amp; White Wedding Photos\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\"><\/p>\n<h4>Dreamlike<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/simonemiglietta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Simone Miglietta Photography<\/a> &#8211; This picture was taken during a bride getting ready in Italy.<br \/>\nI wanted to bring up the dream of many women.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40311\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bride-dress-on-YPW-2.jpg\" alt=\"Must-Have Getting Ready Photos for Your Wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>With Mum&#8217;s Help<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heatherphotography.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Heather Photography \/ Megan<\/a> &#8211; This photo was taken at a wedding only a few week&#8217;s ago in Exmouth- the bride had quite a number of bridesmaids, but chose to only have her Mum in the room when she was actually getting dressed and putting the final touches to her outfit. This was actually at their family home as well, so the entire situation felt very intimate and special.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40420\" src=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ypwp-destination-01.jpg\" alt=\"Best Destination Wedding Photo Ideas\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<h4>Caldera Ceremony<\/h4>\n<p>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/markwallisphoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mark Wallis Photography<\/a> &#8211; Suzanne &amp; Steve held their Mamma Mia-themed wedding ceremony at a winery on a clifftop overlooking the famous caldera of the Greek island of Santorini.<\/p>\n<h4>Further Reading<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-first-dance\/\">Should I Have A First Dance At My Wedding?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-dj-songs\/\">86 Awesome Wedding DJ Songs \u2013 Set The Mood &amp; Start The Party<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/rain-day-wedding-photos\/\">47 Couples Who Absolutely Nailed Their Rainy Day Wedding Photos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From vibrant creative shots, posed sunsets or stunning black and white documentary photos, we have rounded dup our fave shots from this years collections in our best of 2018 feature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":387603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6836],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-399834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-awards-collections"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":387603,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2025\/11\/Image-By-Steven-Herrschaft-1-300x200.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/399834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=399834"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/399834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":400629,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/399834\/revisions\/400629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/387603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=399834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=399834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=399834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}