Photo lineups?

Does anybody have a good plan on how to make sure the photographer gets everything he needs? We only have a quick time on the steps of the Cathedral to shoot the formal shots, and I want to make sure the right people are around and ready to go. Should I notify them all individually? Tell the photographer with a list? Any advice would be helpful!

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jenny there is a thread that i actaully copied of the important phots let me see if i can find it for you

SHAMMA I JUST REPOSTED YOUR MUST HAVE PICTURE POST, I ACTAULLY COPIED IT FOR MYSELF... PLUS YOUR PICS CAME OUT AWESOME.


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

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Leave it to Shamma - the most thorough bride in the world! Thanks girls!

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Do I submit this to him? Just like hand it to him? How will he know who everybody is? Is that a stupid question....

And for the formal shots, do I tell the people that they should be right there waiting after the ceremony?

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My friend had one of her friends (non bm) and gave her a list-- she met everybody at the rehearsal dinner and made sure the people were there when it was their turn.

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we have designated a close family friend for this. They have been friends of our family for many years so they know exactly who everyone is. I will give this friend the same list the photographer gets and then she will get people as needed.

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I let my MOH and day of event coordinator responsible for gathering people together for our formal shots.

Photographers do this all the time so they know what shots we really want...I think you should point out any special people or things outside of the norm of what they are used to shooting. I went over the things that I wanted that might not have been something my photographer has done before.

What I would suggest to you is that at your rehearsal you should let everyone know how things are going to progress, that is what we did since we were not having a receiving line at the church. So my coordinator along with the rest of the bridal party went right outside instead of waiting in the main area where everyone was gathering and the people followed them right outside. Get the word out to everyone that photos are being taken immediately and due to time, no one can stray.

All the best and happy planning

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photographers will know to get the basic shots...what you want to tell them:

guests like grandma...your best friend from kindergarten...a great aunt...etc...

also include names of EVERYONE in the wedding party...It so much easier to call out 'Mary' than 'MOB'