'Must Have' & Standard photo lists

THIS IS WHAT I SENT TO MY PHOTOGRAPHER!!!

Photography: Must-take List
GETTING READY
Bride's clothes hanging on the wardrobe, on the bedpost, or over a chair
Bridesmaids doing bride's hair and makeup
Bride and bridesmaids getting dressed, applying makeup
Mom helping bride with one last detail, such as veil
Full-length shot of bride in gown checking herself out in mirror
Detail of clothing, shoes, garter, something borrowed, something blue
shot of bride with parent(s) and/or stepparent(s)
shot of bride with sibling(s)
Bride hugging honor attendant
Bride with bridesmaids
Bride with all the women
Groom getting ready with Dad and pals (tying the tie is a classic) (can this be done at the church)
groom with parent(s) and/or stepparent(s)
groom with sibling(s)
Groom with his arm affectionately around best man
Groom with all the groomsmen
Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or bowties

THE CEREMONY
Ushers escorting guests to their seats
Ushers escorting moms and special female guest to their seats
Close-up of groom's adorably nervous mug waiting for his other half
Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
Honor attendant walking down the aisle
Wedding party waiting at the altar
Groom walking down the aisle
Bride and Mother coming down the aisle
Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride and groom at the altar
Altar from the back during ceremony
Faces of bride and groom as they exchange vows
Close-up of bride's and groom's hands as they exchange rings
The kiss
Bride and groom proceeding up the aisle, guests' smiling faces at their sides
Bride and groom outside ceremony site
Bride and groom leaving ceremony site
Bride and groom in limo backseat

BEFORE THE RECEPTION (During cocktail hour)
Bride with her happy, proud parents and/or stepparents
Bride with her entire immediate family
Groom with his happy, proud parents and/or stepparents
Groom with his entire immediate family
Bride and groom with all parents
Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
Bride and groom with groomsmen
Bride and groom with bridesmaids
Bride and groom with whole wedding party

THE RECEPTION
Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors table, and champagne glasses
Bride and groom arriving
Bride and groom at head table
Parents' table
Guests' tables -
Bride and groom sipping champagne
Bride and groom chatting up the guests
Bride and groom's first dance
Parents dancing
Bride and Dad dancing
Groom and Mom dancing
Wedding party dancing
Musicians or DJ doing their thing
Guests going nuts on the dance floor
Cake table
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other cake
Bouquet toss
Tossing and catching of the garter
Bride and groom leaving, waving from getaway car's backseat
Rear of car departing

Just be careful with some of these 'Must-Haves' such as having all the guests tables taken. Some photographers tell you that if you have the tables taken, you will have to use them in your album - it's in the contract (I've seen it). Plus I felt that since we were getting a video, the tables would be panned anyway, so no need to photograph them.

To me, this list is very comprehensive and very good, but almost too long. We gave our photographer some must have shots, but generally let him play with whatever shot he wanted.

Vicki you are right...but it gives you a strating point. I only had her take our main tables. Just like with you Dj you can give them your songs you would like to hear but you have to leave the creativity in their hands.

Vicki you must use them in your album...how ridiculous is that...

Please be sure to give a 'must have' list to your photographer but also let him/her know who to go to, to ask questions.

My sister had a must have list but the photographer didn't know who aunt Grace was and so we have no pictures with her.

I have already asked a family friend to 'check-in' with the photographers and let them know that she can answer any questions. I am so neurotic about this.

I am also having a must-have list, but I am using it mainly for non-standard shots such as my Mom with her 2 sisters. I am also going to print out a few photos that I love and give them to the photographers.

Does anyone have pictures of MUST HAVE pictures?

I remember seeing the one with the 'THANK YOU' cards and thinking it was sooooo cute.

I must have Engagment shots done right away. Any suggestions?

thnaks

vicki