photo by Stephanie Sorenson

Candles and string lights and lanterns, oh my! We’re starry-eyed over these wedding photos captured by ambient light. These creative shots take wedding portraits to the next level by illuminating the couple’s love with unconventional light sources. If you’re planning a candlelit ceremony or a reception beneath twinkle lights, get inspired by these gorgeous ambient light wedding photos!

photo by Danilo & Sharon

photo by Joelsview Photography

photo by Hearts and Color Co.; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Blest Studios; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Shari + Mike

photo by Chris and Ruth Photography; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!

photo by Sansom Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Grant Daniels Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Fer Juaristi

photo by Slubnestudio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Stephanie Sorenson; see more from this wedding here!

photo by UNIQUE LAPIN; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Colagrossis

photo by Gina & Ryan Photography

photo by Studio LouLou

photo by Katya Mukhina

photo by Hinterland Stills; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Gabe McClintock and Fer Juaristi

photo by Shutter Go Click Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Dark Roux; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Ben Yew Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wandering Woo

photo by Chris and Ruth Photography; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!

photo by Tomasz Wagner Photo & Films; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Stephen Liberge

photo by Andy Roberts Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by This Rad Love; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Forester Fotógrafos; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!

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