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A perfectly lit bride staring out a stained glass window, a mother smiling as she lovingly puts a necklace around her daughter's neck or an adorable flower girl sitting sweetly next to her flower basket. These are probably the images that come to mind when you think of wedding photos - but if you hire professional photographer Ian Weldon, these are not the wedding pictures you are going to get.

Repeatedly listed as 'not a wedding photographer' on all of his pages, this artist explains: "I’m completely unbiased in the photographs I make. A sort of photographic democracy where one photograph is no more important than any other. Where all things are equal, people the same as objects." The subjects of his photos show the nitty-gritty, hilariously real behind-the-scenes moments that take place on these special days. "Much as I’d love to stand around for hours lining people up and taking photographs of every combination of family members and guests, I’ve more important things to be doing. And quite frankly, so have you." Scroll down below to check out the coolest photos from weddings as you've never seen it before, and don't forget to upvote your faves!

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Foxxy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the speech isn’t going down too well.

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“I started to photograph weddings to earn money so I could work on other photo ideas. When I found that weddings were fruitful ground for great photographs, and they had not really been approached as a documentary subject they became the project,” the photographer told Bored Panda, explaining how it started.

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    Pan Narrans
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Grandma? No, never a problem with her. Provided you give her a private bottle of champagne."

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    Steph Lindsey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is pretty adorable. I hope they show this photo to his children when they're older. I imagine it'll bring back family memories <3 haha

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    This genius idea worked so well that it generated exposure and a beautiful wedding photography book. I Am Not A Wedding Photographer was also produced to coincide with the exhibition of the same name, on display at the Martin Parr Foundation June 26 to August 10th, 2019.

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    Lucas
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a hideous dress that poor girl is wearing - no wonder she wants to shoot someone.

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    "I didn't choose the underbelly of society and I didn’t choose social injustice. I chose Weddings, full of people and character and laughter and happiness and sadness and dancing and drinking, funny photo ops, and Love."

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    Pan Narrans
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uncle Bobby performing his beer bottle opening trick again.

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    Zelda Blue
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " But I want to be in the picture tooooo!"

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    Abby Not Normal
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the wedding theme was racism.. I'm sorry.. I meant racist heritage pride.

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    Kelly Murray
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of those, and they are awesome! Not pretty, but awesome!

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    Lilla Bence
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting wedding decor in the background

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    Phantom Captain
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I thought that I had everybody on my side But I went and blew it, all sky high And now she won't even spare a passing glance All just because I (rip) ripped my pants" -Spongebob

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    Chancey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they cooked the rice before they threw it!

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    Riles
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had to help my mom with. That.

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    Chris Jones
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great dress - and I'm not one for normally having an opinion on wedding dresses.

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    Char Char
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'You put your right leg out...'

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    ChaiDai
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Official wedding photographer when you're in the witness protection program.

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    Zelda Blue
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop!! I don't want champagne coming out my nose.

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    Chancey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's funny that most people are completely ignoring him.

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    Podunkus
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well drink up laddies, your beers are on the window sill.

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    Chris Jones
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Windy days and lots of layers - not a good mix.

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    Bill
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lady in pink is going for the bouquet

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uncle Billy scores big with the story about the time Daphne fell in the swimming pool.

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    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a country shin-dig not a wedding lol

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    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am guessing this might actually be a good picture of them??

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    Addy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a second I couldn't tell whose arms were whose

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    comboplush
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lady in red has some impressively sculpted arms! Goes great with that dress! :)

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    Zelda Blue
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I'm still a bridesmaid not a bride. I think 12 times is enough for me. I'm going to get drunk now.

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    Kristy P
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is more Oktoberfest than wedding, no?

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    Sill Marien
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is awesome in a renaissance-ish posing sort of way

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you get only one break, ya gotta smoke ‘em all!

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    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forgot to wash your face after the bachelor party ? Maybe?

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    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baby is eyeballing that food tho!!

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    ChaiDai
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What to do with leftover cake

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    Slinkman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Hellow my patatoey little friends... long time no see! Time to Ketchup!'

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    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...."When I dance I like to stop and ponder the true meaning of life"

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's take a pic of everyone with their mouths full.

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    HC
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh ooh. My gay wedding/Godfather wedding theory in earlier posts may have been premature.

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    Susan Gardner
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess this was before anyone got there, or after everyone left

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    Jo Bebe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be Uncle Bob again ~~~

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    Zelda Blue
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try to peak at the presents again and you'll be sorry.

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    Chris Jones
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trumps hair went to a wedding without him.

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uncle Richard, just wondering how he even got here...

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    HC
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to sign the prenup now!

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    Zelda Blue
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've heard of pheasant under glass? This is baby under plastic.

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    Danielle Renee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    an ipad...come on, just get the video from someone else.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girl in back: We're next. Guy: No, we're not!

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