Posted by leesah85
it's not really organized yet but here's mine
Formal Portraits
Bride with mother
Bride with father
Bride with mother and father
Parents of the bride by themselves
Bride with sister (MOH)
Bride with other MOH
Bride with each bridesmaid
Bride with both MOH
Bride with all bridesmaids
Bride with mother, father, and sister
Groom with mother
Groom with father
Groom with mother and father
Parents of the groom by themselves
Groom with sister
Groom with best man
Groom with each groomsman
Groom with all groomsmen
Bride and Groom with bride’s parents
Bride and Groom with groom’s parents
Bride and Groom with bride’s parents and siblings
Bride and Groom with groom’s parents and siblings
Bride and Groom with both sets of parents
Bride and Groom with both sets of parents and siblings
Bride and Groom with both MOH and best man
Bride and Groom with entire bridal party
Bride with Groom’s parents
Groom with Bride’s parents
Groom holding the wedding rings in his palm
Bride and Groom with bride's maternal grandparents
Bride and Groom with bride's paternal grandparents
Bride and Groom with groom's maternal grandparents
Bride and Groom with groom's paternal grandparents
Ceremony
Programs
Aisle
Musician
Groom standing at the altar
Groom and groomsmen at the altar
Grandparents walking down the aisle
Parents of the groom walking down the aisle
Bride’s mother walking down the aisle
Bridal party processional
Bride before she makes her entrance
Bride and father walking down the aisle
Bride’s father giving her away
Bride and groom at the altar
Faces during ring and vow exchange
The kiss
Recessional
Bride and Groom with Officient
Cocktail Hour
Food stations
Musicians
Place card table/arraignment
Ice sculpture
Reception
Bride and groom in room before guests come in
Table shots of each table and guests
Dais
Menus
Centerpieces
Cake
Room before guests enter
Introduction of parents
Introduction of bridal party
Introduction of bride and groom
First dance
Bridal party dancing
Groom and mother dancing
Bride and father dancing
Bride’s parents dancing
Groom’s parents dancing
Bride and groom at dais
Best man giving speech
Maid of honor giving speech
Bride and groom at dais with bridal party
Cake cutting ceremony
Bride and groom with toasting flutes
Bo-k toss
Bride and groom driving off
VIP LIST
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Bride's Side:
Mother of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Stepmother
Stepfather
Maternal Grandmother
Maternal Grandfather
Sisters
Brothers
Stepsisters
Stepbrothers
Groom's Side:
Mother of the Groom
Father of the Groom
Stepmother
Stepfather
Maternal Grandmother
Maternal Grandfather
Sisters
Brothers
Stepsisters
Stepbrothers
Bridal Party:
Maid of Honour
Bridesmaids
Flower Girl
Best Man
Groomsmen
Ring Bearer
Okay, now let's talk about the standard shots for your big day. We've broken them down by each separate event for the day. Keep in mind again, that your photographer may be the type that really shouldn't work from such a detailed list, so you may want to edit considerably, or not use this at all. However, if you are hiring a student photographer and/or a friend of the family, this list will be gold to you!!
Pre-Ceremony Shoot with Groom
These shots can be taken at the groom's house or can be scheduled to be shot an hour or so before the ceremony. Keep in mind that guests will start to arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony starts, which will affect the scheduled timing. This is sometimes a good time to get a number of the family photos out of the way so that they don't cut into your photo shoot timing after the ceremony.
FB Tip: If you know that time is rushed and/or you want to save time from your photographer's schedule, then skip this part of the day and move to the bride's house first.
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Closeups and Full Length - Alone
With your mother
With your father
With both your parents
With other family members
With the bestman
With the groomsmen
With ring bearer
Checking your tie and/or finishing up
Getting ready candids
Groom's Details, i.e. boutonniere, tuxes hanging, bottle of cologne, card/gift from bride, etc.
Pre-Ceremony Shoot with Bride
These shots can be taken at the bride's house while she's getting ready. Again, this is a good time to take some of the family photos to save time later.
FB Tip: If you are rushed and/or want to eliminate time from your photographer's schedule, have a family member take these photos and have the photographer scheduled to start at the ceremony.
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Closeups and Full Length - Alone
With your mother
With your father
With both your parents
With other family members
With Maid/Matron of Honor
With bridesmaids
With flower girl
Putting on the finishing touches
Adjusting garter
Bride's Details, i.e. the dress, the shows, the bouquets, makeup , jewellery, card/gift from the groom, etc.
Ceremony
The majority of ceremony shots are standard and most photographers know what to take. The things that you might want to add to this list would be anything that may be cultural in nature and/or an event that you've added to part of the ceremony that is not part of the standard ceremony fare.
FB Tip: Other than a group shot with all of your guests, taking family or wedding party photos at the church is not necessarily a good idea. It is difficult to separate you from your guests and a lot of religious venues have more then one event planned per day.
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Ushers seating guests and mothers
Bride's Arrival
Processional
Bride being walked down the aisle
Groom waiting at the alter
Bride being given away
Wedding Party members at the alter
Kneeling at the alter
Exchanging rings
Exchanging vows
Lighting unity candles
Exchanging kiss
Signing marriage license
With officiant
Recessional
In front of the church after ceremony
Candids outside with guests
Guests outside and inside the church. Some brides have elected to have shots done of all of the people attending the church ceremony.
Couple leaving in limo
Formal Photo Shoot
This usual happens after the ceremony, but if you are getting married in the Fall months and/or you have a very limited time between your ceremony and reception, it might be beneficial to do this before the ceremony. Everyone meets at a pre-determined photo location. You can consult with your photographer on where an appropriate place may be. Be sure to inform all individuals that are required for your photos. Exchanging cell phone numbers with the photographer is beneficial in case there is a misunderstanding regarding where to meet.
FB Tip: If family photos can be done at the reception hall, this is generally a better plan and can be scheduled to occur just before the reception starts. Also, as mentioned above, a number of family photos can be taken care of before the ceremony at the 'getting ready' locations!
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Bride Alone
Groom Alone
Bride & Groom together - various locations
Bride with attendants
Groom with attendants
Bride with 'the guys'
Groom with 'the girls'
Bride with each attendant individually
Groom with each attendant individually
Entire Wedding Party
Hands with wedding rings
With children from wedding party
With best man and maid of honour
Reception Photos
This list covers all of the standard happenings at a reception. If you have any special events scheduled that you think the photographer should know about, be sure to be specific and add them. It also doesn't hurt to provide your videographer with a list of the scheduled events for the reception. Any extended group shots, other than immediate family should probably be scheduled into this part of the day.
FB Tip: If you have hired a videographer, then this is the time for them to shine. You might want to think about not having the photographer stay for the reception.
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Talking with guests at reception - receiving line
First dance
Cutting the cake
Toasting
With special guests
Dancing and candids at the reception
Wedding Cake before cutting
Food or desert tables
Organist and/or soloists
Musicians
Any decorations that you have spent a lot of time and energy putting together.
Candid photos of everyone at the reception
Photo of the invitation with bouquets, toasting glasses and table centerpieces
That basically covers all of the aspects of your day in a very specific manner. Again, you may have a photographer that is very free flowing and photojournalistic ... a list like this could be very restrictive for them, so please keep that in mind.
Next we are going to setup a standard family photo list. We know that we have asked you to prepare a VIP list above, but the following covers all of the standard combinations that you want to make sure you capture for your family photos. We have included some of these into some of the above areas, especially if we felt it would be beneficial to do these shots at times when it would be the easiest in your schedule, but the following is so that you make sure you don't forget anything. Again, copy and paste the following into a document and edit to your needs:
Bride with Mother
Bride with Father
Bride with Mother & Father
Bride with Siblings (you may want to do individually or as a group
Bride with Mother, Father and Siblings
Bride with Mother, Father, Siblings, their spouses and children
Bride with Grandparents
Family generation photo including all above (you may want to wait and do this with the groom)
Groom with Mother
Groom with Father
Groom with Mother & Father
Groom with Siblings (you may want to do individually or as a group)
Groom with Mother, Father and Siblings
Groom with Mother, Father, Siblings and their spouses and children
Groom with Grandparents
Family generation photo including all above (you may want to wait and do this with the bride)
Bride, Groom and Bride's Parents
Bride, Groom and Groom's Parents
Bride, Groom and Both Sets of Parents
Bride, Groom and Bride's Grandparents
Bride, Groom and Groom's Grandparents
Bride, Groom and Bride's Siblings
Bride, Groom and Groom's Siblings
Bride, Groom and all Siblings
Bride, Groom and Brides entire family
Bride, Groom and Grooms entire family
Bride, Groom and both families combined
1. Getting Ready Photos (Bride’s House)
Invitation with rings
Shoe heel with rings
Bride/Bridesmaids putting on makeup/hair
Bride’s bo-k with dress
Bridesmaid’s bo-ks
Bride putting on garter
Bride getting hair and make up done
Bride standing next to hanging dress
Hanging wedding gown
Bride putting on dress
Bride looking into the mirror – full length shot looking at self in mirror
Bride and mother
Bride with sisters
Bride with mother and sisters
Bride with Nanny
Bride with Grandma
Bride with FSIL
Bride and bridesmaids individually
Bride with bridesmaids together
Gown with shoes
Accessories (jewelry)
Mom helping bride with one last detail
Detail of clothing, shoes, garter, something borrowed, something blue
Touching shot of Bride with parents
Bride with all the women
Bride with Father
Bride with step-grandfather
Bride with Aunts
Invitation and flowers together
Bride fully dressed
Bride with both Parents
Bride with Parents and Sisters
Bride pinning on Father’s boutonniere
Bride & Bridesmaids outside house
Bride & Parents outside house
Bride with Sisters outside house
Bride with Grandmothers outside house
Bride with Aunts outside house
Bride with Flower Girl
Flower girl and Junior Bridesmaid together
Bride ready to go
Bride boarding the limobus
2. Getting Ready Photos (Groom’s House)
Groom getting dressed
Groom looking into the mirror – full length shot
Groom with mother
Groom with father
Groom with mother and father
Groom with grandmother
Groom with groomsmen
Groom with groomsmen and family members
Groom with groomsmen individually
Groom putting on watch
Groom putting on cufflinks
Groom tying shoes
Groom getting ready with Dad and pals (tying the tie)
Groom with his arm affectionately around Best Man
Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres
Groom ready to go
Groom boarding the party bus
Intimate shots of bride and groom chatting with/crying with/hugging parents and siblings preceremony
• Dad whispering last-minute advice to groom
• Groom ready to go
• Bride ready to go
• Bride and groom separately making their way to the ceremony (in a limo backseat, hailing a cab, walking down the street/hall/stairs)
3. Formal Portraits (Outdoors at Crest Hollow before Ceremony)
Bride with mother
Bride with father
Bride with mother and father
Parents of the bride by themselves
Bride with sister (MOH)
Bride with other MOH
Bride with each bridesmaid
Bride with both MOH
Bride with all bridesmaids
Bride with mother, father, and sister
Groom with mother
Groom with father
Groom with mother and father
Parents of the groom by themselves
Groom with sister
Groom with best man #1
Groom with best man #2
Groom with each groomsman
Groom with both best men
Groom with all groomsmen
Bride and Groom with bride’s parents
Bride and Groom with groom’s parents
Bride and Groom with bride’s parents and sister
Bride and Groom with groom’s parents and sister
Bride and Groom with both sets of parents
Bride and Groom with both sets of parents and both siblings
Bride and Groom with both MOH and both best men
Bride and Groom with entire bridal party
Bride with Groom’s parents
Groom with Bride’s parents
Groom holding the wedding rings in his palm
Thank you picture with parasol
BEFORE THE RECEPTION (during cocktail hour)
Note: You can also take these before the ceremony.
• Bride and groom together
• 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
4. During Ceremony (At St. Anthony of Padua)
Programs
Aisle
Harpist
Groom standing at the altar
Groom and groomsmen at the altar
Grandmother’s walking down the aisle
Parents of the groom walking down the aisle
Bride’s mother walking down the aisle
Bridal party processional
Bride before she makes her entrance
Bride and father walking down the aisle
Bride’s father giving her away
Bride and groom at the altar
Faces during ring and vow exchange
The kiss
Recessional
Bride and Groom with Officient
THE CEREMONY
Groom & Best Man
Groom with each Groomsman
Groom with Best Man and Groomsmen
Groom waiting for Bride at alter
Father helping Bride out of the limo
Grandma & Cousins walking down the aisle
Parents of Groom walking down the aisle
Mother & Uncle of the Bride walking down the aisle
Bridal Party walking down the aisle
Maid of Honor walking down the aisle
Bridal Party waiting at the altar
Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
Bride & Father walking down the aisle
Father giving Bride away
Bride & Groom at the altar
Altar from the back during ceremony
Bride and Groom lighting Unity Candle
Faces of Bride & Groom as they exchange vows
Close-up of Bride's & Groom's hands as they exchange rings
The kiss
Bride & Groom proceeding up the aisle
Bridal Party proceeding up the aisle
Pictures of receiving line
Bride and Groom
Bride, Groom & Priest inside church
Bride, Groom with MOH and Best Man
Bride, Groom & Bridal Party inside & outside church
Bride, Groom, Bridal Party and all guests at church outside church
Bride & Groom exiting church
Bride & Groom outside limo
Bride & Groom getting into limo
Bride & Groom first toast in limo
Limousine as it is leaving for reception
THE CEREMONY
• Guests streaming into the site
• Ushers escorting guests to their seats
• Ushers escorting moms to their seats (Christian wedding)
• Close-up of groom's adorably nervous mug waiting for his other half
• Bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down the aisle
• Flower girl and/or ring bearer entering
• Honor attendant walking down the aisle
• Grandparents walking down the aisle (Jewish wedding)
• Wedding party waiting at the altar
• Groom walking down the aisle
• Bride and Dad/escort/parents (Jewish wedding) walking down the aisle
• Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
• Bride and groom at the altar
• Altar or canopy from the back during ceremony
• Wide shot of audience during ceremony, from bride and groom's point of view
• 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
• Congrats shots: bride and groom hugging, laughing, and crying with good friends and family
• Shot of bride and father of the bride walking down the aisle – back shot from a distance
• Bride and groom leaving ceremony site
• Bride and groom in limo backseat
• Shot of rose petals tossed at Bride and Groom
5. Directly After Ceremony (At St. Anthony of Padua)
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents & Sister
Bride & Groom with Grandma
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Aunt (reader)
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Godparents
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Extended Family (Grandma, Aunts, etc.)
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Sister & Bride’s Cousins
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Sister, Bride’s Cousins & Grandma
Bride & Groom with Bride’s Parents and Groom’s Parents
Groom with his Parents
Groom with his Parents, his Sister & his Niece
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Parents
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Parents, Groom’s Sister & Groom’s Niece
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Godfather & Aunt (reader)
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Godmother & Uncle
Bride & Groom with Groom’s Extended Family (Aunts, Cousins, etc.)
Bride & Groom with Best Man & Maid of Honor
Bride & Groom with Bridesmaids
Bride & Groom with Groomsmen
Groom with Bridesmaids
Bride with Groomsmen
Bride & Groom with Bridal Party
Bride & Groom in Reception Room
6. Formal Portraits (After Ceremony Indoor at Crest Hollow)
Bride with maternal grandmother
Bride with paternal grandmother
Bride with aunt (mother’s side)
Bride with uncle and cousin (mother’s side)
Bride with aunt and uncle (father’s side)
Bride with aunt, uncle, and cousins (father’s side)
Bride with mother and maternal grandmother
Bride with mother, maternal grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousins (mother’s side)
Bride with father, paternal grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousins (father’s side)
Bride’s parents with maternal grandmother
Bride’s parents with paternal grandmother
Bride’s maternal grandmother, mother, aunt and uncle (mother’s side)
Bride’s paternal grandmother, father and uncle (father’s side)
Groom with maternal grandmother
Groom with maternal grandfather
Groom with aunt and uncle (mother’s side)
Groom with aunt, uncle, and cousins (mother’s side)
Groom’s mother and aunt (mother’s side)
Groom with maternal grandmother and mother
Groom with maternal grandmother, mother, and aunt (mother’s side)
Groom’s mother with maternal grandmother
Groom with mother and maternal grandmother
Groom with maternal grandfather, mother and aunt (mother’s side)
Groom with aunt and uncle (father’s side)
Groom with aunt and uncle (father’s side)
Groom with father, aunt, and uncle (father’s side)
Bride and groom with bride’s maternal grandmother
Bride and groom with bride’s paternal grandmother
Bride and groom with groom’s maternal grandmother
Bride and groom with groom’s maternal grandfather
Bride and groom with bride’s maternal family
Bride and groom with bride’s paternal family
Bride and groom with groom’s maternal family
Bride and groom with groom’s paternal family
Groom’s sister and fiancée
Bride and groom with sister and fiancée
Groom with sister and two best men
Bride and groom with groom’s sister and two best men
Groom with parents, sister, aunt, uncle and cousins (maternal side)
Bride with Frank Costa
Bride and groom with Frank Costa
7. Cocktail Hour (At Cocktail Hour)
Food stations
Guitarist playing
Place card table/arraignment
Ice sculpture
8. Reception (At Reception)
Bride and groom in room before guests come in
Table shots of each table and guests
Dais
Menus
Centerpieces
Cake
Room before guests enter
Introduction of parents
Introduction of bridal party
Introduction of bride and groom
First dance
Bridal party dancing
Groom and mother dancing
Bride and father dancing
Bride and mother dancing
Bride’s parents dancing
Groom’s parents dancing
Groom’s sister and fiancée dancing
Bride and groom at dais
Best men giving speech
Maid of honors giving speech
Bride and groom at dais with bridal party
Bride and groom at dais with bride’s parents
Bride and groom at dais with groom’s parents
Cake cutting ceremony
Bride and groom with toasting flutes
Bo-k toss
Bride and groom driving off
THE RECEPTION
Reception details such as bride & groom’s table, place card frames, child picture, centerpieces and table settings and menus
Introductions of Grandma & Cousins
Introductions of both sets of Parents
Introductions of Bridal Party
Introductions of Bride & Groom
Bride and Groom's first dance
Bridal party dancing
Bride & Groom at head table
Best Man giving speech
Maid of Honor giving speech
Bride & Groom at table with Maid of Honor and Best Man
Bride & Groom with champagne glasses
Bride & Groom with sipping champagne
Bride & Groom’s kissing
Cake table
Bride & Groom cutting the cake
Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
Bride & Bride’s Dad dancing
Groom & Groom’s Mom dancing
Bride & Groom’s spotlight dance
Each set of Parents dancing to their wedding song
Guests dancing
THE RECEPTION
• Cocktail hour room. Details at cocktail hour such as harpist, food displays, etc.
• Shot from outside reception site (to set the tone)
• Reception details such as place cards, guest book, centerpieces, decorations, table settings (menu, wine, etc), favors table, and champagne glasses
• Bride and groom arriving (make it dramatic -- their faces through the dark limo windows, the two lovebirds atop a staircase or pushing through a curtain)
• Receiving line moments
• Bride and groom at head table
• Parents' table
• Guests' tables
• Close-up of friends and family making toasts
• Bride and groom sipping champagne
• Bride's and groom's parents whispering to each other during dinner
• Bride and groom chatting up the guests
• Bride and groom's first dance (maybe with a slow shutter speed so the movement blurs the image a little)
• Parents dancing
• Bride and Dad dancing
• Groom and Mom dancing
• Wedding party dancing
• Grandparents dancing
• Kids playing or dancing
• Musicians or DJ doing their thing
• Guests going nuts on the dance floor (again, slow shutter speed could be effective)
• Bride laughing with bridesmaids
• Cake table
• Bride and groom cutting the cake
• Bride and groom feeding each other cake
• Dessert table
• Bouquet toss (perhaps a vertical shot from in front of the bride)
• Tossing and catching of the garter
• Bride and groom leaving, waving from getaway car's backseat
• Rear of car departing
9. Viennese Hour (At Crest Hollow)
wow, you are thorough lolol
Saved this to my notebook! Thanks!
Posted by MNM0805
Saved this to my notebook! Thanks!
holy crap leesah, thats an awesom list. totally stealing haha
Glad it helped you!!!
