Wedding Photography Checklist E

At the Brides Home Bride in bedroom mirror getting readyMom helping bride with one last detail Full-length shot of the bride in her gown,

looking at herself in a mirrorBride walking down stairsPortraits of mother and bride, father and

brideGroup shot of whole partyBride with bridesmaids etcBride hugging friends and familyBride with all the womenBride leaving house with parents and

bridesmaid/sFather helping bride into carShot of bride in back of car from the front

seat looking back

Detail ShotsThe bride’s shoesThe bride’s dress hanging on a hangerThe bride’s tiara, necklace, etc.Any fine detail in her dress

At the Church: Before the ServiceChurch Wide Shot (with & without

guests)Officiant, AltarGroom, best man and page boysGroom with fatherGroom with motherGroom and best man at front of church

waitingGuests arriving at the churchBride arriving in carParents arrivingBride exiting car father helpingBride kissing father on the cheekBride, full-lengthGroom with parentsBride and bridesmaid/s group shot in

church garden or vestibuleAny candid shots of wedding partyBride walking down aisle ( Side Profile &

Front )Groom over the shoulder shot of bride ( &

Vice Versa)

Detail ShotsThe wedding invitationThe sheet music played at the weddingThe guestbook (once a few people have

signed it)Their wedding rings The bride’s bouquet

At the Church - During the ServiceCrowd shots of guestsBridal party coming down the aisleBride and father coming down the aisleGroom’s face as he waits/sees herFather giving bride awayHolding hands – Bride and GroomGeneral shots of ceremony (wherever

allowed)From rear of church looking down the aisle

at coupleAbove from organ area or balconiesSoloists, ReadersExchanging of vows, ringsBride and Groom leaving the ceremony

After the Service Bride and groomBride and groom with parentsBride and groom with wedding partyBride and groom with familyBride signing the registerGroom signing the registerBride and groom signing the registerBest man signing the registerMaid of honour signing the registerBride and groom coming back down the

aisleBride and groom with extended familiesGroom kissing bride Bride, groom and

bridal partyAny other shots set up if missed during the

serviceBride with bridesmaid/s and flowersBride with best man and groomsmenGroom with bridesmaid/sBride and groom in church doorBride and groom leaving churchBride, groom, bridesmaid/s, best man and

groomsmen outside churchGroup shots (to be arranged as per the

family)Bride and groom with bride’s immediate

familyBride and groom with groom’s immediate

familyBride with her mother, with her fatherBride with both parentsGroom with his motherGroom with his fatherGroom with both parentsBride and groom with both sets of parentsBride and groom or either with special

members of family/friendsCouple getting into wedding car

At the ReceptionReception/Banquet Hall Outside shotFood Shots (Cocktail Hour, Drinks, etc.)Shot of each table full of guestsTable setting, Centerpieces & Flower/

DecorationsReceiving lineCouple greeting guestsWedding cakeGuest book (assuming names already in

there)Guests signing bookMusicians or DJ and/or entertainers

performingClose-up shot of the wedding bandsGiftsToastsClose up of bride and groom on top tableClose up of bride and groom toastingBride’s fathers speechGrooms speechBest mans speechAny other speechesBride and Groom mingling with guestsFirst danceBride and father dancingGroom and mother dancingOther family or guests dancingKids dancing or playing aroundCandid shots of any shenanigans during

reception (keep it clean)Cutting the cakeBride and Groom feeding each other cakeDinner ServiceBride throwing bouquet (mock up)Bride throwing bouquet (actual)Groom getting bride’s garterGarter tossBride & Groom’s Parents Dancing (Plus

Grandparents)Bride and groom sipping champagneBride’s and groom’s parents whispering to

each other during dinnerSet up of bride and groom leavingActual shot of Bride and groom leavingShot of decorated carCar leaving receptionBride & Groom driving away