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You’ll want to remember every part of your big day. Print this list of shots for your wedding planner so they don’t miss a moment. Feel free to personalize this list with your own special requests.
before the ceremony
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notes
Hair styling
Makeup application
The dress (on a hanger, draped over a chair, etc.)
Bridal accessories (shoes, veil, garter, rings, etc.)
Buttoning the dress
Family and friends assisting bride
Putting on jewelry
Bride looking into mirror
Bride pinning boutonnièreon father
Bride pinning corsage on mother
Children with the bride
Bride hugging family and friends
Groom putting on tie
Groom with his groomsmen
Leaving for the ceremony
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Outside the wedding venue
Special place at the wedding venue
Guests arriving
Groom greeting guests
Honored family being seated
Parents arriving
Parents being seated
Bridesmaids entering
Maid of Honor entering
Flower girl entering
Groom and his mom entering
Crowd shots of guests
O�ciant
Altar
Bride making her entrance
Bride and parent walking down aisle
Long shot behind bride and parent
Parent giving away bride
Unity ceremonies or memorials
Religious/cultural ceremony:_____________________
Religious/cultural ceremony:_____________________
Ring bearer
Exchanging vows
Exchanging vows, close-up
Exchanging rings
Exchanging rings, close-up
The kiss
Crowd applause
Bride and groom walking up the aisle
Bride and groom on steps outside
Throwing confetti or birdseed
Bride and groom being congratulated
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at the ceremony
portraits
Bride, full-length
Bride and Maid of Honor
Bride and bridesmaids
Bride and parents
Bride and groom
Bride and groom with parents
Bride and groom with wedding party
Bride and groom with family
Bride and groom with flower girl
Bride and groom with ring bearer
Groom with parents
Groom with Best Man
Groom with groomsmen
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At the reception site
Table setting
Centerpiece
Head table
Musicians or DJ
Place card table
Gift table
Bride and groom arriving
Bride and groom greeting guests
Bride and groom’s place cards
Wedding cake
Decor: _______________________
Bride and groom mingling
Dinner service
Dancing, first dance
Dancing, general
Dancing, bride and groom with parents
Cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other cake
Toasts
Bride and groom toasting each other
Signing the marriage license
Bride throwing bouquet
Groom getting bride’s garter
Garter toss
Getaway car
Bride and groom leaving reception
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the reception