Our 22 Most-Liked Wedding Photos of 2016 on Instagram

By Hannah Lavine
December 14, 2016
Mademoiselle Fiona Wedding Photography

We pulled our most popular Instagram posts of the year. Warning—you'll be inspired after viewing these images.

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It's crazy to think that another year has come to a close—it feels like just yesterday we were ringing in 2016! To honor this eventful year, we've taken a look back on the best celeb wedding moments of 2016, and looked forward to possible celebrity engagements of 2017. We also can't help but think of all the stunning weddings that took place this year—especially the ones we have featured in our magazine pages and on our site.

As we're sure you know, we also love running these amazing images on our Instagram page (and if you don't, you should definitely follow us to check them out!). That's why, to celebrate the past year, we went back and reminisced over every image we shared. Of all the wedding pictures we have featured in the past 365 days, there are some unbelievably beautiful shots that stood out on our Instagram feeds. Not only do these wedding photos tell the story of the couples and their momentous days, but thanks to you, they also got lots of love through likes and comments. So this year, we rounded up the most popular real weddings photos on Instagram—a.k.a. the most-double-tapped snaps of 2016. Take a spin through the gallery, and if you like what you see, be sure to check out the wedding photographers who captured them. Warning—you will be inspired after viewing these pretty pictures. In fact, you may just be inclined to heart them yourself, if you haven't already!

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#1 – Chic Color Palette

Mademoiselle Fiona Wedding Photography
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Coming in at number one with over 12,000 likes, this shot is truly all about the color palette. The New Jersey bride wore a 3/4-sleeve Delphine Manivet gown, while her bridesmaids wore J.Crew navy sweaters with custom-made silk faille skirts. And look how nicely those flowers pop!

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#2 – Elevated Ceremony Arch

Samantha James Photography
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When it comes to ceremony arches, it doesn't get much more creative than this one by Hey Gorgeous Events. The catalpa tree was outfitted with purple and white blooms.

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#3 – Beach-Inspired Ceremony Arch

Kathleen Geiberger Art
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Another stunning ceremony arch! Wild Heart Floral & Event Styling created this arch of driftwood and roses for a gorgeous beach wedding.

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#4 – Greenery All Around

Sylvie Gil Photography
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At first glance, this indoor wedding reception almost looks like it's outside! Mindy Rice Floral and Event Design took hanging décor to a new level with vines hanging from the barn's rafters, while eucalyptus and smilax draped the chandeliers.

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#5 - Grecian-Style Dining

Collin Hughes
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How magical does this tablescape look, completed with twinkling lights on the trees? For this wedding in Greece, the planner, The Genie, placed the dining tables between olive trees.

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#6 – Love for Grandma

Elizabeth Messina Photography
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Grandma photos for the win! We love how this bride borrowed her grandma's garter, which she wore 66 years earlier at her own wedding.

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#7 – Straight Out of a Fairytale

Kate Holstein Photographs

One of the many couples in our special Real Weddings & Honeymoons issue, this bride and groom had a dreamy wedding in Poitiers, France.

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#8 – Ethereal Wedding Tent

Tec Petaja
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Garlands of ivy hung from the ceiling of the ceremony tent to create this stunning look (event planning and design by VLD Events, flowers by Saipua).

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#9 – In Her Shoes

The McCartneys Photography

Since the bride wore a short dress, she wanted her shoes to be the center of attention. Believe it or not, she first saw these Louboutins on our Instagram account!

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#10 – Full-On Fall Floral Bouquet

Heather Saunders
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Made of dahlias, astilbe, Juliet garden roses, garden spray roses, blushing bride protea, hydrangea, pepper berry, privet berry, scabiosa, zinnias, seeded eucalyptus, and smoke blush—this Parsonage Events creation is a truly stunning fall bouquet.

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#11 – Cocktail Hour Goals

Jodi & Kurt Photography
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We love the layout of this cocktail hour table from this wedding planned by Kelley Cannon Events and featuring florals from Hope Flower Farm—especially the oak barrels!

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#12 – Woodsy Elegant Chuppah

Sylvie Gil Photography
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This 14-foot chuppah, designed by Mindy Rice, was a real showstopper, completed with fresh ferns, amaranthus, hops vines, gardenias, tuberose, clematis, spray roses, and more.

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#13 – A Historic Reception Setting

Lauren Fair Photography
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Look at that view! Guests sat at two long tables along the courtyard, where they could view the Orvieto Duomo and surrounding Tuscan countryside.

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#14 – An Element of Surprise

Lacie Hansen Photography
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This bride and groom added an a surprise to their reception by having guests walk through a hidden door to this lovely set-up, planned by Jenna Lam Events. The different-sized tables made the space feel much bigger, and included views of the mountains.

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#15 – Marbled & Floral Cake

Charla Storey Photography
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Marble was a huge trend we saw in weddings this year, so it was no surprise that this four-tiered marbled cake by Layered Bake Shop would make our top Instagrams! It even incorportated the fresh flower cake trend, with peonies and roses.

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#16 – An Old Flower-Filled Home

Heather Saunders
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This couple had their wedding in an abandoned-turned-inspirational space, a truly unique location.

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#17 – First Dance

Tec Petaja
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This first dance photo features a couple dancing to "Hey Pretty Girl" by Kip Moore.

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#18 - Flower Girls with Flower Crowns

Jose Villa
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How precious are these flower girls with their flower crowns? The two walked down the lacquered aisle that was monogrammed with the bride and groom's initials.

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#19 – Naked Floral Cake

Ryan Ray Photography
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This image made such an impact on our followers, it made it into the top list twice! This bride always wanted a naked cake topped with fresh flowers—and she got one, by Cakewalk Bake Shop.

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#20 - Pastel Bouquet

Joielala
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This bride carried a clutch of garden roses, astilbe, poppies, roses, Andromeda, and dahlias by Twigg Botanicals. "I was in absolute awe when I saw my bouquet," the bride said. We were, too!

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#21 – MOB Style

Cassidy Carson Photography
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The rain couldn't stop this mother of the bride, who looked absolutely amazing in this blush off-the-shoulder dress and earned a post on our most-liked list.

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#22 – A Reception With a View

Erin McGinn Photography
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The reception took place at the 'gram-worthy Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, where guests could look out onto the Boston Harbor.

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