Breath-taking images capture newlyweds in dreamy locations

Crashing waves, starlit skies and spectacular waterfalls are just some of the dramatic backdrops featured in a selection of the world's best destination wedding photographs.

Whether photographers captured romantic nuptials under Hawaiian palm trees or couples overlooking Norwegian valleys, Junebug Weddings has chosen the top 50 shots of this year's magical destination weddings from across the globe.

The annual contest, which launched in 2014, received 4,000 stunning submissions from professional wedding photographers and they were whittled down by the online wedding planners.

Like something out of a fantasy film the dramatic waterfall Selijalandsfoss in Iceland creates a stunning backdrop for this couple.

The last couple on earth: The epic vista at Torlltunga in Norway conveys sense of majesty in this wedding shot.

A pair of newlyweds a treated to a sky filled with colourful hot air balloons at Cappadocia in Turkey.

A bride and groom gaze into each others eyes while waves crash behind them at Bombo Quarry, New South Wales, Australia.

Breath-taking locations such as Fuji, Iceland, Taiwan, Indonesia, Seychelles and Morocco all made the cut in the final collection.

In one photo taken by Wedding Nama, the newlyweds are surrounded by rising hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Another highlight shows a love-struck couple gazing into a starry night sky in Yosemite, California, USA.

A love-struck couple gazing into a starry night sky in Yosemite, California, USA.

Junebug Weddings has chosen the top 50 shots of this year's magical destination weddings from across the globe. Pictured is a couple on a boat in Varanasi, India.

The annual contest, which launched in 2014, received 4,000 stunning submissions from professional wedding photographers and they were whittled down by the online wedding planners.

Runaway bride and groom: A married couple jog through fields at Queenstown, New Zealand.

Editor and chef for Junebug weddings, Carrie Schwab said: 'We ask that photographers submit photos that merge the beauty of a destination with the love between a couple.

'Other than this main rule, the contest is pretty open to interpretation, which results in a fun and creative set of images.

'Our expert judges, along with the Junebug Weddings team, look for photos that demonstrate technical skill and creativity.

Editor and chef for Junebug weddings, Carrie Schwab said: 'We ask that photographers submit photos that merge the beauty of a destination with the love between a couple. Pictured a bride and groom celebrate their marriage in Marrakech Morocco.