Must-take photos

My wedding planning book has 3-4 pages of must-take photos!

I've thought about it a little, but not enough to have a list for you, sorry.

Ok, I found a pretty decent list that Im sure could help some of you girls out, I know it helped me:

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 in curlers or having makeup applied
-Bridesmaids applying their makeup
-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 putting on tie
-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

thanks for this