As promised last week, here’s a post regarding the timeline for your wedding day.
The best way to be sure that all the shots that are important aren’t missed is to ensure that the photographer is equipped with a shot list. Most photographers should already have one, but if you aren’t sure, ASK. And don’t be shy to add a few shots to the list. It is your wedding, after all, and it’s the photos that you want that count most. Below is a list of 50 of (generally) the most important shots to not miss.
- Detail Shots: Rings, shoes, purse, etc..
- The Dress: Hanging or Draped
- Bride getting her hair done
- Bride putting on makeup
- Bride slipping on dress with help of bridesmaids/mother
- Maid of Honor & Brides Mom – Zipping Dress
- Bride putting on shoes
- Bride looking out (window or door)
- Bridal portraits (should time permit)
- Groom Fixing Hair
- Grooms Father & Best Man: Attaching Boutonnière to grooms lapel
- Groom adjusting cuff links
- Groom Checking the Time
- Groom with Groomsmen & Fathers
- Bride with Bridesmaids & Mothers
- Bride with Mother & Father (also grandparents)
- Groom with Mother & Father (also grandparents)
- Bride Limo – Groom Limo
- Bride & Groom – Exiting Limo (Bride being helped out)
- Groom waiting at altar
- Church Wide Shot (with & without guests)
- Bride walking down aisle
- Father giving away bride
- Holding hands – Bride and Groom
- Exchange of rings
- Bride & Groom Kiss
- Bride & Groom Leaving Church ( Receiving Line)
- Bride & Groom – Inside Limo Shot
- Reception/Banquet Hall Outside shot
- Get there before guests for detail shots (tables, centers, chairs, decorations)
- Food Shots (Cocktail Hour, Drinks, etc.)
- Shot of each table full of guests
- Shots of Bride & Groom with & without family
- Bride and Groom Portraits
- Bride & Groom with Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
- Bride and Groom Hand & Ring Portraits
- First Dance
- Bride & Father Dance
- Groom & Mother Dance
- Bouquet Toss
- Guarder Belt Toss
- Cake Cutting, Bride and Groom Feeding each other
- Misc. Guests Dancing
- Bride & Groom Eating
- Best Man & Maid of Honor Toast/Speeches
- Bride & Groom Toast/Speeches
- Guestbook Signatures
- Bride & Groom’s Parents Dancing (Plus Grandparents)
- Bride & Groom giving away wedding favors
- Bride & Groom “Just Married” Vehicle – Driving Away
See any missing here?? Feel free to add some below with a comment!