Wedding Photography Checklist

Pre-Ceremony

Bride getting hair and makeup done

Details and accessories

Stationery suite

Perfume

Jewellery

Shoes

Wedding rings

Family heirlooms

Wedding dress (close-up)

Wedding dress (hanging)

Bridesmaid dresses

Bridal bouquet

Bridesmaid bouquets

Bride putting on dress (helped by MOH/mother of bride)

Bride putting on shoes and jewellery

Bridesmaids reacting to bride in her dress

Father of the bride first look/reaction

Bridesmaids together

Bride and bridesmaids together

Bride and parents

Bride alone

Bridal party leaving the house

Bride in wedding car

Groom wedding details

Shoes

Tie

Boutonnieres

Cologne

Cufflinks

Groom suit

Groomsmen suits

Groom and groomsmen getting ready

Mother of the groom attaching boutonniere

Groomsmen together

Groom and groomsmen together

Groom with parents

Groom alone

Ceremony

  • Ceremony venue
    • Exterior
    • Interior (before guests arrive)
    • Flower arrangements
    • Arbour and furniture
    • Signage
  • Groom and groomsmen arriving
  • Guests arriving
  • Groom and groomsmen waiting at altar
  • Parents seated
  • Grandparents seated
  • Bride and bridal party arriving in wedding car
  • Bride stepping out of car
  • Bridal party entrance
  • Bride walking down the aisle
  • Groom reaction
  • Couple standing at altar
    • Wide shot
    • Close-ups
  • Exchanging of vows
  • Exchanging of rings
  • Other ceremony participants
    • Flower girls/page boys
    • Musician
    • Guest readings
  • First kiss
  • Guest reactions
  • Signing of the register
  • Recessional/walking back down the aisle
  • Confetti/rice throwing

Post-Ceremony

  • Candid photos of newlyweds with guests
    • Greeting/embracing guests after ceremony
    • Guests mixing and mingling
  • Family photos
    • Newlyweds together
    • Bride with parents
    • Bride with immediate family
    • Groom with parents
    • Groom with immediate family
    • Newlyweds with bride’s family
    • Newlyweds with groom’s family
    • Newlyweds with bride’s parents
    • Newlyweds with groom’s parents
    • Newlyweds with both sets of parents
  • Other significant groups of family/friends
  • Group photo (all guests)

After family photos have been captured at the venue, you might choose to have a portrait session with your wedding party at a separate location. These photos are generally a mix of candid and posed shots, including:

  • Portraits of bride/groom individually
  • Portraits of bride/groom together
  • Bride with bridesmaids 
  • Groom with groomsmen 
  • Bride with groomsmen
  • Groom with bridesmaids
  • Wedding party together

Reception

  • Venue exterior 
  • Venue interior (without guests)
  • Styling details
    • Centrepieces
    • Floral arrangements
    • Stationery
    • Signage
    • Place settings
    • Guest favours
    • Wedding cake
    • Bridal table
  • Bridal party entrance
  • Newlyweds entrance
  • Toasts and speeches
  • Plated meals
  • Signature drinks/cocktails
  • Newlyweds sitting at bridal table
  • Newlyweds mingling with guests
  • Guests mingling with each other
  • First dance
  • Father daughter dance
  • Mother son dance
  • Musician/entertainment performing
  • Guests dancing
  • Newlyweds dancing with guests
  • Cake cutting
  • Bouquet toss
  • Newlyweds leaving the reception
    • Sparkler exit
    • Getaway car
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