Pre-Wedding:
Close up of flowers
Perfume bottle
Jewelry
Garter & Veil
Hanging dress/Laying on chair
Shoes
Bride having make-up applied
Bride relaxing, reading bridal magazine in gown
Bridesmaids helping Bride get ready
Bride's Mother fastening her necklace
Shoes peeking out from under dress
Bride looking in a mirror
Bride looking out a window
Bride putting on garter
Bride together with bridesmaids
Bride hugging mom
Flower girl(s) ready to go
After Bride Gets Dress On:
Close-up of dress details
Buttoning/Zipping Dress
Putting on Jewelry
Applying Perfume
Putting on Earrings
Bride Portraits - w/ and w/o flowers & veil up/down
Bride/Mother
Bride/Father
Pinning Mothers Coursage
Adjusting Father's Tie
Bride and her Parents Hugging
Mom or bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc.
Bride spending moment alone thinking quietly
Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go
Groom Before Ceremony:
Groom
Gazing at boxed rings
Details of attire
Interacting with Groomsmen
Standing with Groomsmen checking watches
Portrait of Groom with Groomsmen in the background
Groom pinning flowers on
Groom/Mother Interacting
Groom with Mother
Groom with Father
Groom with Both Parents Hugging
Groom looking out a window
Groom looking in the mirror
Groom putting on tie
Groom with groomsmen
Ring bearer ready to go
Groom with dad, hugging or whispering advice
Bride Before the Ceremony:
Bride Arriving in Car (if available)
Bride and Father in Car(if available)
Bride through open car window(if available)
Bride exiting car with help of Bridesmaids(if available)
Before the Ceremony:
Wide shot of ceremony space from the back
Guests arriving (especially if they're using special transportation like a shuttle bus, boat or even escalator)
Groom looking out the window, waiting for the bride to arrive
Close up of details (guest book, pew decorations, etc.)
Groom and groomsmen waiting nervously for bride to walk down aisle
Ceremony:
Wedding party standing at the altar
Each Bridesmaid walking down aisle
Bride and Father Walking down aisle
Train behind Bride walking down aisle
Bride being presented to Groom
Readings
Exchange of Rings
First Kiss as Husband/Wife
Outside of ceremony site
Guests walking into ceremony site
Bride and father entering ceremony site
Parents being seated
Grandparents being seated
Maid of honor walking down the aisle
Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
Groom waiting for bride
Ceremony musicians
Officiant
Altar or canopy during ceremony
Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
Groom seeing bride for first time
The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
Bride's father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
Shot of the audience from the bride and groom's point of view
The unity ceremony
Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
Close up of hands
Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
Receiving line
Bride & Groom outside on steps
Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed
Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
Bride & Groom getting in car
Bride & Groom in back seat
Full-frontal shot of bride (and escort) walking down the aisle
Close-up of groom's face when he sees bride for the first time (this can be done earlier, if photos are done before the ceremony)
Back shot of bride and groom together at the altar with officiant between them
Shot focusing on bridesmaids' bouquets, lined up as they hold them at the altar
Close-up of bride's face, as seen over the groom's shoulder
Close-up of groom's face, as seen over the bride's shoulder
Shot of both sets of parents' faces as they witness ceremony
Before the Reception:
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Bride with Bridesmaids
Bride with Maid/Maitron of Honor
Bride with Flowergirl
Bride with Jr. Bridesmaid
Bride with Bridesmaids Individually (if time permits)
Bride with MOH and Bridesmaids
Signing of Marriage Certificate
Bride/Groom greeting parents
Bride/Groom with wedding party in the background
Groom with bridesmaids
Bride with parents
Bride & Groom together
Bride & Groom with parents
Bride & Groom with families
Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
Bride & Groom with flower girl and ringbearer
Groom with parents
Groom with best man
Groom with groomsmen
Bride with groomsmen
Groom alone (full length)
Full shot of bride and groom together, smiling
Full shot of bride and groom hugging
Full shot of bride and groom kissing
Bride being lifted or carried by groom or sitting on groom's lap
Close-up of couples' faces as bride is lifted, carried or sitting on groom's lap
Bride with groom's parents
Groom with bride's parents
Group shot of bride, groom, family and wedding party
Groom leaning up against a wall with bride in front of him, kissing
Bride and groom walking away from camera, holding hands
Bride and groom looking off in the same direction together
Reception:
Bride/Groom First dance
Bride/Father Dance
Groom/Mother Dance
Bride/Father-in-law Dance
Groom/Mother-in-law Dance
Cake Cutting
Outside of reception site
Bride & Groom arriving
Bride & Groom greeting guests
Table centerpieces
Table setting
Bride & Groom's table (head table)
Musicians or DJ
Guest book
Place card table
Closeup of bride and groom's place card
Wedding cake
Groom's cake
Gift table
Decorations (specify which _________________________)
A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
Bride with college alums
Groom with college alums
The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
Guests dancing
Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
Toasts (specify who is giving them: ____________________)
Bride & Groom drinking champagne
Bride throwing bouquet
Groom retrieving garter
Groom tossing garter
Garter/Bouquet dance
The getaway car
Bride & Groom leaving party
Bride & Groom driving away
The food
Wide shot of entire room before everyone arrives, even better if taken from above
Any special moments during the receiving line process
Groom dipping bride
Bride dancing with her dad--close-up of her face as seen over his shoulder
Close-up of cake
Bride showing her new ring to the guests
Bride and groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces
Bride and groom's faces as they listen to the toast(s)
Guests smiling and clapping
Close-ups of guests' faces, laughing and having a great time--lots of these
Groups of friends sitting together at their table or dancing
Bride and groom whispering to each other
Parents (or even better, grandparents) dancing
Kids dancing or playing around
Other:
Guests the photographer shouldn't miss: (provide your photographer with a seating chart so that he can easily identify them)
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