Photography Checklist

Wedding Preparation

___ Wedding dress hanging up or lying across chair
___ Zipping/buttoning/lacing up back of wedding dress     
       (perhaps by Mother of Bride)
___ Mother of Bride fastening Bride's necklace
___ Bride's garter
___ Bride's veil (perhaps being adjusted by Mother)
___ Bride at mirror--touching up hair, make-up, or putting
        on earring
___ Bride looking out window
___ Bride & maids' prep: make-up, hair, gowns
___ Bride hugging parents
___ Groom tying tie at mirror
___ Groom looking out window
___ Groom's Mother pinning on his boutonniere
___ Groom hugging parents

Posed Photos (Formals)

___ Bride alone, full-length
___ Bridal portraits
___ Bride with Bridesmaids
___ Bride with each Bridesmaid individually
___ Groom with Bridesmaids
___ Bride and Groom together
___ Bride and Groom with flowergirl(s) and ringbearer(s)
___ Bride and Groom with Bride's parents
___ Bride and Groom with Bride's 2nd set parents if 
        applicable
___ Bride and Groom with Groom's parents
___ Bride and Groom with Groom's 2nd set parents if
        applicable
___ Bride and Groom with Bride's family (siblings etc)
___ Bride and Groom with Groom's family (siblings etc.)
___ Bride and Groom with both sets of parents
___ Bride and Groom with each set of Grandparents
___ Bride, Groom or both, with special relative or friend,
        such as godparents
___ Groom with groomsmen
___ Groom with individual groomsmen
___ Bride with Groomsmen
___ Bride & Groom with entire wedding party

Ceremony

___ Outside of ceremony site/venue
___ Guests arriving
___ Mothers being seated
___ Grandparents being seated (more and more often,
        this is not done as part of the ceremony--the
        grandparents will have chosen to be seated earlier)
___ Bridesmaids walking down aisle, individually
___ Flowergirl(s) and Ringbearer(s) walking down aisle,
        individually
___ Groom waiting for bride
___ Ceremony musicians, soloist, candle-lighters, etc., as
        they appear
___ Officiant
___ Photo of Bride & Father just before making
        appearance
___ Bride and Father walking down aisle
___ Back of Bride and Father walking down aislew/Groom 
        in distance
___ Bride & Father hug/kiss upon reaching Groom
___ Shot of audience from Bride & Groom's point of view
___ Unity candle ceremony, if any (may involve mothers  
        or just Bride & groom)
___ Close-up during vows
___ Wide shot of ceremony during vows
___ Exchange of rings
___ The Kiss
___ Moment Bride & Groom face audience and are
        introduced as "Mr. and Mrs."
___ Bride and Groom walking back down aisle

IF RECEPTION IS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION THAN CEREMONY, ONE PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDS TO LEAVE NOW;
OTHER WILL GET:

___ Shots of any type of Receiving Line before leaving
        ceremony site
___ Bride & Groom hugging guests, receiving
        congratulations, etc.
___ Guests tossing rice, petals, blowing bubbles, etc., at
        couple as they leave
___ Bride & Groom getting in car
___ Bride & Groom in car

Reception

___ Outside of reception site
___ Bride & Groom arriving at reception site
___ Bride & Groom greeting guests or Receiving Line if it is
        held at reception
___ Table centerpieces
___ Table settings
___ Banquet Table
___ Head table, if any
___ Sweetheart table (for Bride & Groom only)
___ Guest Book
___ Wedding Cake
___ Gift table
___ Shot of guests at each table, preferably with Bride &
        Groom visiting
___ Toasts
___ Cutting Cake
___ Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
___ Bride & Groom Toast
___ First dance
___ First dance finale (let photographer know if you have
        a final dip or other 'finale' to your first dance)
___ Father-Daughter Dance
___ Mother-Son Dance
___ Guests Dancing
___ Signing marriage licence
___ Bouquet Toss
___ Garter Toss
___ Getaway Car
___ Bride & Groom leaving party
___ Bride & Groom getting in car
___ Bride & Groom in car
___ Car driving away

Guests Not Listed in Photos Above, that Photogrpher Shouldn't Miss--Assign Person to Identify

Person designated to identify specific guests:
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Special Photo Requests or Unique Ceremony/Reception Features to watch for:
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