GETTING READY Bride's dress on the hanger or over a chair Close-up of bride's shoes Close-up of bride's bouquet
Bride putting on garter Mom and/or bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress, bustle the train, etc. Close-up of dress details Bride together with bridesmaids Bride hugging mom Flower girl(s) ready to go Mom or bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc. Bride spending moment alone, thinking quietly, praying or looking out the window Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go Groom with groomsmen Ring bearer ready to go Groom with dad, hugging or whispering advice Bride and groom separately getting in the car, limo or cab
CEREMONY Groom looking out the window, waiting for the bride to arrive Car arriving with bride Bride stepping out of the car Wide shot of ceremony space from the back Guests arriving (especially if they're using special transportation like a shuttle bus, boat or even escalator) Ushers helping grandparents and special guests to their seats Front and back shots of flower girl/ring bearer walking down the aisle Close up of details (guest book, pew decorations, etc.) Groom and groomsmen waiting nervously for bride to walk down aisle Guests sitting down, waiting for ceremony to start Bridesmaids walking down the aisle Wedding party standing at the altar Bride just before walking down the aisle Back shot of bride (and escort) beginning to walk down the aisle Full-frontal shot of bride (and escort) walking down the aisle Close-up of groom's face when he sees bride for the first time (this can be done earlier, if photos are done before the ceremony) Back shot of bride and groom together at the altar with officiant between them Shot focusing on bridesmaids' bouquets, lined up as they hold them at the altar Close-up of each hand as the rings are exchanged Close-up of bride's face, as seen over the groom's shoulder Close-up of groom's face, as seen over the bride's shoulder Shot of both sets of parents' faces as they witness ceremony The kiss Happy couple walking back down the aisle together, as married couple Guests getting ready to shower the couple with well wishes (and bubbles, birdseed, etc.) as they leave Bride and groom walking out of ceremony space, hand-in-hand
BEFORE THE RECEPTION ? During the cocktail hour (These can be taken before the ceremony) Full shot of bride and groom together, smiling Full shot of bride and groom hugging Full shot of bride and groom kissing Bride being lifted or carried by groom or sitting on groom's lap Close-up of couples' faces as bride is lifted, carried or sitting on groom's lap Bride with her parents Groom with his parents Bride with groom's parents Groom with bride's parents Bride with bridesmaids Groom with groomsmen Bride with groomsmen Group shot of bride, groom, family and wedding party Groom leaning up against a wall with bride in front of him, kissing Bride and groom walking toward the camera, holding hands Bride and groom walking away from camera, holding hands Bride and groom looking off in the same direction together
RECEPTION Close-up of details (place settings, name cards, etc.) Close-up of centerpieces Wide shot of entire room before everyone arrives, even better if taken from above Any special moments during the receiving line process Bride and groom's first dance Groom dipping bride Bride dancing with her dad -- close-up of her face as seen over his shoulder Groom dancing with his mom Close-up of cake Bride showing her new ring to the guests Bride and groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces Best man (or other guests) making a toast to the couple Bride and groom's faces as they listen to the toast(s) Guests smiling and clapping Guests dancing and cutting loose on the dance floor. (Tip: Ask for a slow shutter speed to get a blurry/focused effect) Wide shot of entire room after guests arrive, even better if taken from above Close-ups of guests' faces, laughing and having a great time -- lots of these Groups of friends sitting together at their table or dancing Bride and groom whispering to each other Parents (or even better, grandparents) dancing Kids dancing or playing around Close-up of band or DJ Bride and groom cutting the cake Bride and groom feeding each other Bride and groom in back seat of getaway car Back of car as it drives away
Bride getting makeup done Bride getting dressed Mother of the bride tying the back of dress Bride putting on garter Dress on the bed alone Dress on the bed with shoes and bouquet Bouquet, rings,garter Invitation with rings on top Invitation with bouquet Rings inside bouquet Flower girl with bride (mom) Flower girl kissing bride as we are leaving Flower girl handing bouquet to bride Flower girl kissing bride on forehead Flower girl and junior bridesmaid Leaving the house Getting into limo Picture inside the limo Pictures outside the house with bridesmaids Picture outside house with bride and mom Pictures with bride, mom and flower girl Picture outside with flower girl and junior bridesmaid Arriving at the church Going up the steps of the church Flower girl helping bride out the car Bride with bridesmaid outside church Front of church Full view of the church Entrance of the church Decorations at the church Flower decorations at the church Guests sitting at the church Entering the church Bridesmaids and Groomsmen standing up on the altar Hands of bride and groom while sitting on the altar (supposed we are holding hands) Exchange of vows Exchange of rings Kiss Readers Bride and Groom at the altar with priest Bride and groom at the altar (alone, flower girl, junior bridesmaid) Bride with flower girl alone at the altar Groom with flower girl and junior bridesmaid at the altar Bridal party at the altar Bride, groom, mother of the bride, father of the groom and mother of the groom Bride, groom, best man, maid of honor at church Groom with groomsmen at church Bride with bridesmaids Bride with mom at church Bride with mom and flower girl Bride and groom with father and mother of the groom Bride and groom with mother of the bride Walking out of the church Greeting people outside the church Entire crowd outside with bride and groom in the middle Groom and Bride kissing outside church Bride outside church with groomsmen Bride outside with bridesmaids Groom outside with groomsmen Groom outside with bridesmaid FOG and MOG with bride and groom FOG and MOG with bride Groom and bride with groom’s family Bride and groom with grandmother Entering limo Leaving the church Bride and groom inside limo Bride and groom walking in the street Bride and groom walking up to the beach (weather permitting) Creative pictures at beach Arriving at the reception Pictures around the reception hall Pictures with guests on dance floor First Dance Groom and mom dancing Bridal party on the dance floor Garter removal Bouquet toss Bride with who ever catches the bouquet Groom with who ever catches the garter Picture of the reception room (Room must be empty) Picture of bride and groom’s table with and without us Picture of table decorations Picture of place card stand Picture of bride and grooms picture placed by place cards Picture of reception site Picture of the cocktail hour with food/displays Picture of tables in the cocktail room Picture of bride and groom outside cocktail hour Picture of bridal party outside the patio Picture of bride and groom taken from the bottom of stairs Picture of the bride in the middle surrounded by bridesmaids looking up holding bouquets (picture should be taken from above) Bridesmaids posing differently Bride with each of the bridesmaids Bride with each of the groomsmen Groom with each of the bridesmaids/groom Flower girl Junior bridesmaid and flower girl First dance Toss of the bouquet DJ booth Bride walking around the tables
Coach416
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Re: can anyone bump a must take thread?
Wow......thanks!
jrzygrl
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Re: can anyone bump a must take thread?
ditto this is a long list of must haves! it looks like a me type of list though