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Home · Weddings

The 50+ Best Wedding Kisses We've Ever Seen

These newlyweds puckered up to perfection.

By Charli Penn · March 23, 2016October 27, 2020
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Hervé and Tammi had a modern elegant affair that was sealed with the sweetest of kisses. 

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Atlanta couple Kameela and Fred bonded over long nights of captivating conversation. Soon their talks turned to “I love you” and “will you marry me.”

Tanya and Cesar Perez, www.perezweddings.com
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The fun-loving groom steals a kiss.

Falcon Griffith of Chellise Michael Photography
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Kenny sure did lay a kiss on his lovely wife Krystal!

MIlanes Photography
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Cori and Anthony’s romantic kiss sealed the deal as two officially became one.

Creative Silence Photography
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Amir and Arianne share a big romantic movie kiss against the beautiful backdrop of the waves of the mighty Atlantic Ocean and soft white sand beach. Is this a movie or a wedding? That view is stunning!

Cendino Teme Photography
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Desron and Marie shared a kiss during their first dance to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.”

Momon Photo
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Mr. and Mrs. Prince sneak a kiss while guests enjoy their fabulous, royal-themed reception party.

Milanés Photography
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Robert and Brandi sealed the deal with a romantic kiss.

Ross Oscar Knight
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After the ceremony, Cassandra and Marlon got a little more comfortable as they posed for romantic rooftop portraits before the reception party began.

Inije Photography
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Happily ever after began for the bride and groom the moment that they sealed the deal with a romantic kiss at the altar.

Fotos by Fola
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The newlyweds sealed the deal with a romantic first kiss as man and wife.

Designs By JK Photography
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You may now kiss the bride!

Christin Shoots People
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Dana and Mike seal the deal with a romantic kiss at the altar.

Erik Umphery
15
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Bisi and Wale seal their marriage with a romantic kiss.

Milanés Photography
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“I felt a deep connection to Kurtis the first time we met,” ESSENCE Storybook Wedding finalist Jennifer reflects. “My heart told me that Kurtis was the one and I could totally be myself.” See their wedding here.

Sobitart Photography
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Courtney and Segun seal the deal at the altar with a romantic kiss just like one right out of a Hollywood movie.

Jennifer Childress Photography
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Jessica and Derrick sealed the deal with a romantic and unforgettable kiss.

Ivy Weddings
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A perfect kiss for a perfect couple.

The Amber Studio
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The new Mr. and Mrs. Williams snuck in another kiss on their way back down the aisle, which made for a lovely photo opp.

Phelan Marc House of Photography
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Newlyweds Christina and Tory bask in the moment with a tender kiss.

Erik Umphery Photography
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O’Shea and Shawn’s romantic smooch took our breath away. Cheers! Isn’t love beautiful?

Nadia D. Photography
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Joe couldn’t wait to dip his lovley bride. They sealed the deal with a romantic kiss.

Eric D. Fernandez Photography
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The proud groom salutes his graceful bride with a kiss.

Read more about Joy Bryant’s wedding »

Check out these wedding photo albums:

Bridal Bliss: Schume’ and Randy »

Bridal Bliss: Brandi and Jason »

Bridal Bliss: Sheree and Pastor Terrell Fletcher »

Cheryl Fox
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Both Amber’s mom and dad escorted her down the aisle to meet her Prince Charming at the altar. She sure planted quite a kiss on her new hubby. Hooray for Black love!

True Photography Weddings
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Shaundra and David pucker up for the cameras.

Ross Oscar Knight Photography
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Adwoa and Haigo come from different backgrounds and cultures that beautifully blended together on their wedding day. No better way to celebrate than with a smooch for the one you love!

Loyall Hart for Knight Weddings
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The groom steals a tender forehead kiss. This portrait session looks like it was so much fun.

The Captured Life Photography
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André gives Kaelie a tender shoulder kiss in this sweet portrait.

Magical Moments Photography
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Shortly after being announced as husband and wife, April and Erick sealed their nuptials with a lovely kiss!

Stanlo Photography
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Sweet kisses and sweet delights.

Elle Danielle
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Ian happily kissed his bride as guests smiled until their cheeks hurt.

Erik Umphery Photography
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Not solely content with their altar kiss, the bride and groom share a private kiss between their wedding ceremony and reception.

The couple began living together in November 2008, seven months after they were engaged. Alysha admits, “He’s a neat freak and I’m a pack rat. Still, there’s really nothing about him I don’t like.”

Read Alysha and Dwayne’s love story

Check out these wedding albums:

Nicole and Damien

Jeanne and Jay

Lori and Paul

Danny Ghitis for Bella Pictures
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“What I love most about my husband is his love for God, because it gives me faith beyond measure in our future,” says Dedrina.

Still-Life Media Photography
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Diarra and Miles sealed the deal with a romantic first kiss as husband and wife.

The Amber Studio
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Tender kisses at the altar sealed the deal.

Creative Silence
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“Cheryl comes from a very loving family,” says Judson. “She is very family oriented. Her parents have been married over 42 years and about 90-percent of her family are in long successful marriages. She is extremely loving, nurturing and caring. She has a strong spiritual foundation, is very supportive and usually has a positive outlook in life.”

Eddie Ramirez
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Want to know the secret to finding true love? Live your life! Rashidah met her future husband Drew while vacationing in Martha’s Vineyard with friends. See their romantic wedding day!

Joshua Dwain Photography
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The newly announced Mr. and Mrs. Jamal Wallace shared a first dance to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.” Join us as we congratulate the happy couple. Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now.

Stanlo Photography
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Melissa and Abiola through the destination wedding of their dreams. See more here.

Keith Cephus Photography
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“My girlfriends are ‘Team Brent’ all the way. They say, thank God there’s a man that can complement and handle me,” says Ti’tiana.

Joshua Aurelius Galloway
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“My uncle is a pastor and he officiated our wedding,” Naima tells us. “He did marriage counseling with us and had us recite some lines we had gone over with him in one of our sessions. I found bible scriptures that were fitting for our ceremony.”

Rob Korb Photography
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“I was exuberant when Nikki proposed,” says proud bride-to-be Monique. “I was giddy and very excited about building a life with my husband and felt that the next phase of my life was beginning.

Binford Creative Photography
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“I was happy and ready to finally get married,” says Zwade. “I can’t say that I ‘dreamed’ of being a groom, but that night certainly surpassed all my expectations.”

Nadia D. Photography
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“Sheree is simply amazing,” boasts the groom. Clearly he adores his new wife and the feeling is mutual.

JLB Wedding Photography
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If you enjoyed sharing in Shavonn and Hugh’s wedding joy as much as we did, don’t forget to tell us what you loved most about their wedding weekend and leave them a little comment love below. Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now!

Artstar by Laura Stone
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“Before I met Harriette, I thought I was happy,” says Rick. “Then God hit me with a new plan. I was all in this time to do it His way and not mine.”

Stuart Pierre-Louis and Susan Gleason
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See more from Xenia and Sheldon’s romantic wedding day here.

Photo225
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The newlyweds posed for wwedding photos inside of the Georgian Terrace hotel and in front of the Fox Theatre.

Erik Umphery Photography
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Clone of Best Kisses

Rhema and Thyrie’s simple and elegany Florida wedding wouldn’t be complete without a kiss!

 

Kelly Jordan Photo
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When Tania and Ken decided to start a family, they went all in, with love. Together they bought a brownstone in a Brooklyn neighborhood not too far from where Ken grew up.

Sobitart Photography
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Sheldon and met Erica met through a mutual friend when he first moved to Dallas. Their love story begin with friendship and was sealed on November 4, 2011, when they said “I do” in a beautiful cliff side ceremony in Barbados. Share their love!

Addison Cumberbatch
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Shalon and Darwin took their love down to the Riviera Maya, Mexico to say “I do.” Share their love.

Vida Carson Photography
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“I just want the best for him and that’s what I live to try to make happen and hopefully he wants the same for me,” LaTonya says.

For more on LaTonya and Jason visit The Brides Cafe

All photos by Jeremy Harwell Photography

Jeremy Harwell Photography
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Cassandre Jean and Rodney Lavard got hitched in an island destination wedding at the Gansevoort Hotel in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on October 3, 2009, with the sound of calm waves in the background.

Anita Marcus, Tropical Imaging

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