Photo Checklist
Take this to your photographer so you don’t miss any of the really important moments of your big day
BEHIND THE SCENES
The dress, The shoes, Bridal bouquet, Bride getting ready, Bride and mother together, Bride with her bridesmaids, The groom, Groom with his father, Groom with best man and ushers
FORMAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Bride alone, groom alone, Bride and groom together, Bride/groom with attendants, Flower girl and ring bearer, The wedding party, Bride/groom with parents, Bride/groom with brothers and sisters, Bride with mother and grandmother, Groom with father and grandfather, Bride and groom with bride’s family, Bride and groom with groom’s family, Bride and groom with both families
THE CEREMONY
Exterior and interior of the venue before the guests arrive, Wedding service programme, The guests arrive, Parents and grandparents being seated, The bride’s entrance, The wedding party walking down the aisle, Groom waiting before the processional, Musicians at the ceremony, Bride and her attendants walking down the aisle, Groom watching as the bride walks down the aisle, A wide shot of the altar during the ceremony, Bride and groom say their vows, Bride and groom exchange rings, The first kiss, The bride and groom’s recessional, The newlyweds outside with their guests, The newlyweds getting into car, Bride and groom in the back seat
RECEPTION
Outside and inside the reception venue before the guests arrive, Table setting, Menu card, Centrepiece, Guest book, Wedding cake, Favours, Arrival of the bride and groom, Bride and groom with guests, The bar while drinks are served, The wedding buffet, Guests at tables, Toasts, Bride and groom during toasts, Best man’s speech, Bride and groom’s first dance, Bride and father dance, Groom and mother dance, Musicians, Guests dance, Cutting the cake