WEDDING PHOTO CHECKLIST

Pre- Ceremony Checklist

Brides Shoes

Brides Earrings, necklace, etc.

Any sentimental items (handkerchiefs, family rings, and such)

Rings (I do this now to avoid doing it during high-pressure moments)

Bridesmaid Dresses

Grooms Shoes

Groom + Groomsmen Ties

Wedding Programs

Wedding Cake

Grooms Cake

Bridesmaids + Bride group shots

Groomsmen + Groom group shots

Bride and Mother of the bride.

Groom and Father

Candids of everyone and everything.

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Ceremony Checklist

Groom and minister walking into venue

Bridal party walking down isle

Bride and father before they walk out

Bride and father walking down isle

The grooms reaction.

Father of the bride “giving her away

Any ceremonial specifics as mentioned by client.

Any speakers during the ceremony. The priest, someone telling a story about the couple, scripture reading, etc. These are usually important people in your clients lives, so you don’t want to miss this.

The exchange of rings

The kiss.

Exiting the venue.

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Post-Ceremony Checklist

Bride & Groom + Ministers

Bride & Groom + groom’s entire family

Bride & Groom + groom’s grandparents, parents, and siblings.

Bride & Groom + groom’s parents and siblings

Bride & Groom + bride’s entire family

Bride & Groom + bride’s grandparents, parents, and siblings.

Bride & Groom + bride’s parents and siblings

Full bridal party

Bride & Groom alone

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Reception Checklist

Bridal party entering the venue.

Bride & groom’s first dance.

Bride & dad’s first dance.

Groom & mom’s first dance.

Bridal parties dance.

The toast with bridal party

Cake-Cutting

Garter toss

Groom with whomever caught the garter

Bouquet toss

Bride with whomever caught the bouquet.

Party shots (candids of people dancing, talking, eating, etc)

The exit