© Hilde Lillejord. Above: Vegard and Birgit make their way to their winter wedding outside Oslo, Norway, with a little help from their friends.

Hilde Lillejord is a Norwegian photojournalist and portraiture photographer whose winter wedding procession snap shot earned a win in the Candids category of the 2011 Top Knots the New School of Wedding Photography Contest. The early deadline for the 2012 Top Knots Contest is TODAY at midnight PST.

© Jacklyn Greenberg / JAGstudios

The bride gets a little help from her flower girl. Only her fingers could button the whole dress. Jacklyn Greenberg’s portrait was included in the winners gallery of the 2011 Top Knots wedding photography contest.

© Jeremy Underwood

A confident bride stands atop an ominous staircase in a portrait by Jeremy Underwood. This image was included in the winners gallery of the 2010 Top Knots wedding photography contest. The 2011 Contest is currently open for entries until January 11. A People’s Choice winner will also be selected.

© Jacklyn Greenberg / JAGstudios

A dense fog of hairspray rolls in as Jacklyn Greenberg captures this bride in the last quiet moments before her ceremony. Greenberg’s portrait was included in the winners gallery of the 2010 Top Knots wedding photography contest. The 2011 Contest is currently open for entries until January 11, but enter today to avoid late fees. A People’s Choice winner will also be selected.

© Jonathan Canlas Photography

A befuddled pooch deals with mixed emotions in this portrait of man’s best friend by Jonathan Canlas. More images from some of the best wedding photographers around can be seen in the Top Knots 2010 Winners Gallery.