Bride having her hair styled and makeup applied
Bride’s gown hanging on a padded hanger, spread on the bed, or draped over a chair
Still life shots of the bride’s shoes, jewelry, something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue
Detailed shots of the bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets
Candid shots of the bridesmaids getting dressed
Mother buttoning or zipping up the bride’s dress
Mother helping the bride with one last detail, such as the veil
Full-length shot of the bride in her gown, looking at herself in a mirror
Bridesmaids reacting to the bride in her gown
Father seeing the bride in her gown
Bride with her parents and siblings
Bride with her bridesmaids
Groom getting ready with his father and groomsmen
Close-up shot of the wedding bands
Groom with his parents and siblings
Groom with the best man
Groom with his groomsmen
Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or ties
Bride and groom separately making their way to the ceremony
The Ceremony
Exterior and interior shots of the site before guests arrive
Groom walking down the aisle with his mother
Close-up of groom’s expression while waiting for the bride
Bridal party walking down the aisle
Both sets of grandparents walking down the aisle
Bride and her escort waiting to walk down the aisle
Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride and her escort walking down the aisle
Groom reacting to bride walking down the aisle
Bride’s escort giving her away
Bride and groom at the altar or the chuppah
Both sets of parents watching the ceremony
Wide shot of the altar or chuppah, from the guests’ point of view
Wide shot of the guests, from the couple’s point of view
Special moments, such as the candle lighting and the readings
Close-up of the bride and groom as they recite their vows
Close-up of the bride and groom’s hands as they exchange rings
The kiss!
Close-up of the newlyweds immediately after the ceremony
Bride and groom hugging family and friends
Bride showing off her wedding ring to her bridesmaids
Bride and groom leaving the ceremony site
Before the Reception (or Ceremony)
Bride and groom together
Bride with her mother
Bride with her father
Bride with both parents
Bride with her entire immediate family
Groom with his mother
Groom with his father
Groom with both parents
Groom with his entire immediate family
Bride and groom with bride’s family
Bride and groom with groom’s family
Bride and groom with both sets of parents
Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
Bride and groom with bridesmaids
Bride and groom with groomsmen
Bride and groom with flower girl and ring bearer
Bride and groom with entire wedding party
The Reception
Exterior and interior shots of the site before the guests arrive
Still-life shots of place cards, menus, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors, and Champagne glasses
The cake
Hors d’oeuvres and specialty drinks
Guests arriving and signing the guest book
Bride and groom arriving
Close-ups of friends and family making toasts
Bride and groom sipping Champagne at their table
Bride and groom speaking with guests
Bride and groom’s first dance
Bride dancing with her father
Groom dancing with his mother
Parents and grandparents dancing
Wedding party dancing
Musicians, deejay, and/or entertainers performing
Guests dancing
Bride and groom dancing with the bridal party
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bouquet toss
Bride and groom leaving the reception
Hope this helps
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