We chose our favorite photos from 2022, and these photos definitely stood out among the wedding galleries submitted to us this year. Wow! This was so hard, Photographers – you killed it! Thanks so much for sharing your favorite moments captured. Now, it’s time for you to help us crown the best photo of the year!
Enjoy these incredible portraits and candids captured in 2022!
Voting has closed as of December 30, 2022. The winner was announced on January 3, 2023!
OUR 2022 PHOTO OF THE YEAR WINNER!
1. Bronte and James Mackey
These two love birds got hitched and celebrated in the best way possible – with confetti!
What a perfect photo to win our 2022 Photo of the Year!
Photographer: Kylie Farmer Photography
OUR RUNNER-UPS
2. Madeline Phan
A stunning close-up of Madeline in her tea ceremony gown at The Arkansas State Capitol. You can read all about Madeline’s wedding day details in the Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride.
Photographer: Cameron and Elizabeth Photography
3. Tori Sugg & CB Mathews
The very minute we saw this wedding, we just had to have it!
Photographer: Marissa Nichole Photography
4. Machen Beard Fogleman & Peyton Fogleman
Blurry photos are some of our faves! Photographers, send us all the candid shots, we love it. Erin Wilson is the queen of getting that perfect, editorial shot!
Photographer: Erin Wilson Photography and Films
5. Mr. & Mrs. Callaway
Snowy wedding day pictures are always some of our favorites. We love this bridal cloak, such a nice touch!
Photographer: Faith Ealy Photography
6. Camri Denise & Tevin Keown
Major anti-bride vibes! We always love being tagged in Camri and Tevin’s styled shoots shot by Boston Mountain Photo.
Photographer: Boston Mountain Photography
7. Aysia & Noah Greathouse
Aysia & Noah rode off into the sunset in style…and we can’t get enough of it!
Photographer: Kyra Noel Photography
8. Haley Morton & Kamryn Alkire
Cameron and Elizabeth are the king and queen of portraits in the Arkansas wedding photography world…at least, we think so! Haley & Kamryn look stunning in their engagement pictures at Goodwin Manor.
Photographer: Cameron and Elizabeth Photography
9. Kat & Preston Dominy
This amazing photo was featured in Vogue, and we couldn’t be more proud of Laura Powers! Kat and Preston truly steal the show in this famous corner of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. See this in the Last Look of our Fall/Winter 2022 Arkansas Bride Issue.
Photographer: Laura Powers Photo
10. Anthony Hawkins & Drake Rodriguez
It was so hard to choose a favorite photo from Anthony & Drake’s wedding day, but we couldn’t deny that this one is such a stunner! You can read all about their wedding day details in the Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride.
Photographer: Sara Toki Photography
11. Dale Aldridge & Sage Carpenter
Dale & Sage are such a lovely couple, and we’re totally in love with their chic Christmas wedding held at the Grandeur House. You can read all about their love story in our Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride!
Photographer: Erin Wilson Photography and Film
12. Jaqcueline Lozier & Michael Held
Everything about these two is nothing short of magical, especially at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. From the babies breath and white roses to the way they look at one another…we know this day was filled with love. You can read more about these two in our Fall/Winter ’22 issue of Arkansas Bride.
Photographer: Marissa Alvarez Photography
13. Eric & Callie Johnsey
If there’s one thing we love, it’s beautiful weddings with gorgeous mountains in the background. Talk about a killer view!
Photographer: Sara Toki Photography
14. Becca & Jackson Alexander
Becca & Jackson are looking so magnificent at the Packard Point Ranch located on Packard Mountian. Plus, this Joon Bridal dress is to die for!
Photographer: Caitlin Wilson Photography
15. Drew Blinn & Groomsmen
Love is making Drew feel like he’s walking on air…or more like being launched into the air by his best friends. We know some grooms and groomsmen can feel a bit awkward during photos…but Laura Powers sure knows how to make everyone glow on their special day!
Photographer: Laura Powers Photo
16. Cailey Brooke Mobbs
Brooke’s bridals are giving barbie-core meets old Hollywood in her lovely Low’s Bridal & Formal dress at Legacy Acres…and we’re obsessed! You can read all about Brooke and her boo’s love story in the Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride.
Photographer: Cameron and Elizabeth Photography
17. Clevelon & Tanzetta Robertson
Kayleigh Ross has outdone herself with Clevelon & Tanzetta’s engagement session! The way these two look at one another is what dreams are made of.
Photographer: Kayleigh Ross Photography
18. Justice & Brigette Thompson
Brigette’s smile lights up The Ballroom at I Street, and we think Justice agrees! Cheers to this happy couple you can read about in our Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride.
Photographer: Caitlin Wilson Photography
19. Abbie Nicholson & Connor Choate
Abbie & Connor are such a light-hearted and fun couple, and we love their wedding at Inn at Carnall Hall! You can read all about their love story plus wedding day details in our Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride.
Photographer: Kait Jackson Photo
20. Emily Winkle & Her Bridesmaids
Emily & Ryan’s wedding day was nothing short of perfect, and there’s nothing we love more than seeing pictures of the girls the morning of the wedding day. There is something so exciting about all the detailed shots and seeing friends get ready together!
Photographer: Raegan Buckley Photography
21. The Flower Men
Colton and Annie trusted these two men to bring the party and flower petals…and they didn’t disappoint! We love these new twists on tradition.
Photographer: Freckled Fox Photography
22. Andrew & Kelsi Hagood
The dress, the tattoos, the smiles…we’re swooning!
Photographer: Sara Toki Photography
23. Chloe Taverner & Drake Noonan
There is so much we love about this wedding, but we especially love these dusk portraits after Chloe & Drake’s ceremony. We always recommend sneaking away during the reception for a couple of pictures, just the two of you.
Photographer: Cailtin Wilson Photography
24. Amanda & Michael Qandah
These two are such a gorgeous couple, we literally gasped when we saw this photo! Not to mention, Amanda looks absolutely stunning in her Tesori gown.
Photographer: Boston Mountain Photo
25. Swetha Garimalla & Shalin Varghese
When we saw Swetha & Shalin’s wedding gallery from Swearingen Weddings, we knew we had to feature them in our Spring/Summer ’23 issue of Arkansas Bride. This three-day celebration is what dreams are made of!
Photographer: Swearingen Weddings
26. Hannah Gibson
What bride doesn’t want to climb in this iconic tub wearing feather PJs? We sure do!
Photographer: Laura Powers Photo
27. Brooke Bierhaus & Don Sutton
We love a jaw-dropped exit moment! Brooke & Don take the cake for most iconic NWA wedding reception exit we’ve seen this year. For more on our favorite wedding exits in 2022, click here.
Photographer: Miles Witt Boyer
