Wedding Photo and Film Guide
How to Get Your Wedding Featured
By Vitor Lindo, wedding photographer and filmmaker (vitor-lindo.com)
Published October 31, 2026
The Short Answer
Ask your photographer first. Most features are submitted by the photographer or planner, with a full gallery, a short story and a complete list of vendor credits. Pick one place at a time, follow its rules exactly and do not post the full gallery everywhere before it runs. Or enter the Wedwalk Wedding of the Year, which takes entries straight from couples.
What Editors Look for
- A clear style or color story that runs through the whole day
- Details that feel personal, not copied
- A full set: getting ready, ceremony, portraits, reception and details
- Strong light and consistent editing
- A complete list of vendor credits
- A short story of how you met and what made the day yours
Gather Your Vendor Credits
Every feature lists who made the day. Start the list during planning so you are not chasing names later. Here is what a complete list looks like, from Samantha and Michael's wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, photographed and filmed by Vitor Lindo.
| Role | Vendor |
|---|---|
| Venue and catering | Jekyll Island Club Resort |
| Planner | Melanie Paige Events + Design |
| Florals | Hey Jude Florals |
| Hair and makeup | Studio Bride |
| Band | Paradigm Party Band |
| Ceremony music | Wehner Weddings |
| Cake | Kimberly's Cakery |
| Rentals and production | Beachview Events |
| Linens | Over The Top Rental Linens |
| Photo and film | Vitor Lindo |
- 1Full galleryGetting ready to send-off, edited
- 2Short storyHow you met and what made the day yours
- 10Credits listVendors credited at the Windmiller wedding
- 1One place at a timeWait for an answer before the next
How to Submit
- Talk to your photographer or planner. Ask if they want to submit, since many publications prefer to hear from them.
- Pick one publication or blog that matches your style. Read its submission rules.
- Hold off on posting the full gallery publicly while it is under review. Many editors want first look at the photos.
- Write a short story: how you met, the look of the day and one detail with meaning.
- Send the credits list, the gallery link and the story. Then wait for an answer before trying the next place.
Get It on Wedwalk
Wedwalk maps real weddings so couples can walk them stop by stop and tap any detail to meet the vendor who made it. The Wedding of the Year contest takes entries from couples directly: your photos and video, your story and every vendor who made the day. One winner gets $500. Entries close February 28, 2027, and the first winner is chosen in March 2027.
Judges pick from the top vote getters, and Vitor Lindo is one of the judges. Read the official rules before you enter.
Make the Gallery Easy to Feature
- Ask your photographer to include vertical and horizontal versions of key moments
- Keep phone photos out of the submission
- Name every vendor exactly as they spell it
- Get permission from anyone clearly shown who is not in the wedding party
Questions Couples Ask
Are wedding magazines still being published?
Yes. Many regional magazines still print, and most publications also run real weddings online. Check each one's submission page for current rules.
How do you get your wedding published?
Ask your photographer or planner to submit it with a full gallery, a short story and a complete vendor credits list. Pick one publication at a time and follow its rules exactly.
How do I enter the Wedwalk Wedding of the Year?
Go to the Wedding of the Year page, upload your photos and video, tell your story and list your vendors. Entries close February 28, 2027.
On Wedwalk
Meet the People Behind a Real Wedding
Married this year? Enter the Wedwalk Wedding of the Year for a chance to win $500.
Sources and Credits
Photo Credits
All photographs on this page: Vitor Lindo, from Jordan and Blake's wedding at Oldfield, Okatie SC. Walk the full wedding.
