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Most of us would agree that one of the best parts of a wedding is reliving it months or even years later through tons of pictures. With stunning backdrops and carefully planned moments, these photos are meant to be elegant, romantic keepsakes, but sometimes they totally miss the mark. From hilariously awkward poses to ridiculous Photoshop fails, it’s easy to see why some of them turn out to be downright cringeworthy. Get ready to laugh and maybe even cry when scrolling through this list of 32 wedding photos that are truly unforgettable…for all the wrong reasons.

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#1

So Glad The Term 'Barn Wedding' Still Means Something!

Bride and groom sharing a candid moment outside a rustic wooden cabin with animals visible behind a fence in an awkward wedding photo.

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Now this is actually sweet.

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    Just Another Wedding

    Groom awkwardly caught midair near low ceiling during a lively wedding celebration with guests reaching up.

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    Colleen Glim
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    9 months ago

    There goes your damage deposit

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    #3

    Wedding Photo Idea

    Bride and groom with centaur bodies on a beach, creating one of the most awkward wedding photos.

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    9 months ago

    Centaurs from Harry Potter should minister that wedding ❤👍

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    #4

    Wedding Procession

    Bride and groom sitting on a decorated farm harvester in one of the most awkward wedding photos that will make you laugh and cringe.

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    Paul C.
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    9 months ago (edited)

    Was the reception at the local Harvester Inn? I'll see myself out.

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    #5

    Jesus Wedding Reference

    Bride in a wedding dress appears to be floating above the ocean in one of the most awkward wedding photos.

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    Barbara Wilcock
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    9 months ago

    Oh dear

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    #6

    Wedding Photo

    Bride’s head floating above groomsmen in forest, creating an awkward wedding photo that is both funny and cringe-worthy.

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    Gordon
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    9 months ago

    Bridezilla ?

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    #7

    Traditional Wedding Photography

    Bride and groom holding white doves with faces humorously replaced by birds in an awkward wedding photo moment.

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    Spencer's slave no longer
    Spencer's slave no longer
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    9 months ago

    Any wedding that includes the "use" of live creatures is abhorrent.

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    #8

    Pigeons Were Unavailable

    Man in suit and woman in leaf dress tossing raw chickens in park, one of the awkward wedding photos that make you laugh and cringe.

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    He's celebrating, on the belief that after they're married, he won't ever need to choke the chicken again.

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    #9

    Wedding And Coronavirus

    Bride, groom, and guests wearing gas masks and masks in an awkward wedding photo outside a building with ring symbols.

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    Colleen Glim
    Colleen Glim
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    9 months ago

    Are you my mummy?

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    #10

    An Everyday Wedding Picture

    Bride and groom posing at a dolphin show pool with two dolphins jumping in the background in an awkward wedding photo.

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    Douglas Gold
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    9 months ago

    Why are these hoomans photobombing our wedding?

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    #11

    Just Another Wedding

    Group of people at a wedding with awkward poses including a bride and a woman lying on the road in awkward wedding photos.

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    Spencer's slave no longer
    Spencer's slave no longer
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    9 months ago

    Apparently, in Russia, this is not that unusual.

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    #12

    Wedding

    Bride sitting in a wedding dress surrounded by groomsmen holding fabric, creating an awkward wedding photo moment outdoors.

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    Mavis
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    9 months ago

    Helping her out while she pees.

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    #13

    Pro Wedding Photo

    Four identical men in matching silver suits and white sneakers sitting and standing in a living room awkward wedding photo.

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    Paul C.
    Paul C.
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    9 months ago

    Always remember my mum watching the video of Phil Collins, You Can't Hurry Love. She asked if they were brothers! 😂 I miss you mum. X

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    #14

    Another Happy Wedding

    Groom in mid-air performing a martial arts kick toward bride during an awkward wedding photo outside with guests watching.

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    9 months ago

    kickboxer wedding 😫

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    #15

    Wedding #3

    Bride in white wedding dress appears to be standing on a large shoe held by a groom in awkward wedding photo.

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    Lotekguy
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    He found his sole mate.

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    #16

    Beautiful Wedding

    Couple wearing crowns with bride holding baguette near groom’s mouth in an awkward wedding photo outdoors by tree.

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    Lotekguy
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    I think they've the established who's going to be the breadwinner in this household.

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    #17

    Strongest Groom On The Planet

    Man in a suit seemingly lifting a car with a bride inside, an awkward wedding photo capturing a funny moment.

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    Sam Day
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    9 months ago

    is that a suzuki regret?

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    #18

    No Comments

    Bride in white dress holding bouquet on steps with a man in a suit using a jetpack flying beside her awkward wedding photo.

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    Samantha H
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    8 months ago

    Words fail me.

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    #19

    The Wedding Squat Spot

    Three people in formal wedding attire posing awkwardly, capturing one of the most awkward wedding photos moments.

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    9 months ago

    what, someone farted 🙄

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    #20

    Wedding Fun

    Three wedding guests wearing funny oversized ear props and fake teeth, creating awkward wedding photo moments.

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    Colleen Glim
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    9 months ago

    Any wedding that requires me to look like an idiot is a hard pass thanks. Just why?

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    #21

    A Normal Wedding Day

    Bride in wedding dress holding two large sausages inside a car, an awkward wedding photo that is both funny and cringe-worthy.

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    Colleen Glim
    Colleen Glim
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    9 months ago

    Kielbasa and bread is always a good breakfast. Especially if you’re hungover

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    #22

    Wedding

    Bride and groom playing video games on dual monitors in wedding attire, an awkward wedding photo moment.

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    9 months ago

    Since my boyfriend and I met on world of warcraft....I love it

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    #23

    Wedding Photo

    Bride holding a champagne bottle with smoke forming a groom’s upper body in an awkward wedding photo by the water.

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    Lotekguy
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    It's clever... if his name is Gene.

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    #24

    A Wedding Portrait

    Man holding a miniature bride with angel wings in an awkward wedding photo that is both funny and cringe-worthy.

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    9 months ago

    A little terrifying for the bride no? Bride, not bird. The boy knows the difference right?

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    #25

    Gopnik's Wedding

    Four people including a bride in a wedding dress sitting awkwardly on stairs in an awkward wedding photo moment.

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    Mike F
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    I would love to be able to do that again. I'd blow out a knee for sure if I tried.

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    #26

    Bolshevik Wedding Sponsored By Adidas

    Bride in wedding dress holding bouquet next to groom in casual jacket, standing awkwardly outdoors in snowy setting.

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    Jp@nda
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    8 months ago

    Is he hiding a blunt

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    #27

    Now Kiss The Bride

    Bride in a wedding dress and veil kissing groom in a white track jacket, creating an awkward wedding photo moment.

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    At least he wore his best track suit.

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    #28

    Wedding After Party

    Awkward wedding photo showing a bride in white dress and guests in unusual poses outside a weathered garage door.

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    Colleen Glim
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    9 months ago

    Somebody please tell me he’s not peeing! That’s all I can see

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    #29

    Wedding

    Couple at an outdoor wedding with a large bear dressed in a bow tie, creating an awkward wedding photo moment.

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    Daniel Atkins
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    9 months ago

    So they had a ring bear?

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    #30

    Gopnik's Wedding

    Bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet standing between two men, an awkward wedding photo with unusual attire contrast

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    Lotekguy
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    Thruple?

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    #31

    Wedding March At Its Finest

    Man in beige suit holding a cutout bride doll awkwardly in a wedding setting with colorful blurred background.

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    Dear God, this one is cringeworthy.

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    #32

    Who Kisses Best, Wins The Bride

    Bridal couple kissing as a group of awkward groomsmen stand in line outdoors in a funny wedding photo moment.

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    Multa Nocte
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    Ick.

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