The Wedding Photography Checklist

The Wedding Photography Checklist
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Pre-Ceremony

  • Bride and bridal party getting hair and makeup done
  • Details and accessories
    • Stationery suite
    • Perfume
    • Jewellery
    • Shoes
    • Wedding rings
    • Family heirlooms
  • Wedding dress (close-up)
  • Wedding dress (hanging)
  • Bridesmaid dresses
  • Bridal bouquet
  • Bridesmaid bouquets
  • Bride putting on dress (helped by MOH/mother of bride)
  • Bride putting on shoes and jewellery
  • Bridesmaids reacting to bride in her dress
  • Father of the bride first look/reaction
  • Bridesmaids together
  • Bride and bridesmaids together
  • Bride and parents
  • Bride alone
  • Bridal party leaving the house
  • Bride in wedding car
  • Groom wedding details
    • Shoes
    • Tie
    • Boutonnieres
    • Cologne
    • Cufflinks
  • Groom suit
  • Groomsmen suits
  • Groom and groomsmen getting ready
  • Mother of the groom attaching boutonniere
  • Groomsmen together
  • Groom and groomsmen together
  • Groom with parents
  • Groom alone
  • First look (optional)

Ceremony

  • Ceremony venue
    • Exterior
    • Interior (before guests arrive)
    • Flower arrangements
    • Arbour and furniture
    • Signage
  • Groom and groomsmen arriving
  • Guests arriving
  • Groom and groomsmen waiting at altar
  • Parents seated
  • Grandparents seated
  • Bride and bridal party arriving in wedding car
  • Bride stepping out of car
  • Bridal party entrance
  • Bride walking down the aisle
  • Groom reaction
  • Couple standing at altar
    • Wide shot
    • Close-ups
  • Exchanging of vows
  • Exchanging of rings
  • Other ceremony participants
    • Flower girls/page boys
    • Musician
    • Guest readings
  • First kiss
  • Guest reactions
  • Signing of the register
  • Recessional/walking back down the aisle
  • Confetti/rice throwing

Post-Ceremony

  • Candid photos of newlyweds with guests
    • Greeting/embracing guests after ceremony
    • Guests mixing and mingling
  • Family photos
    • Newlyweds together
    • Bride with parents
    • Bride with immediate family
    • Groom with parents
    • Groom with immediate family
    • Newlyweds with bride’s family
    • Newlyweds with groom’s family
    • Newlyweds with bride’s parents
    • Newlyweds with groom’s parents
    • Newlyweds with both sets of parents
  • Other significant groups of family/friends
  • Group photo (all guests)

After family photos have been captured at the venue, you might choose to have a portrait session with your wedding party at a separate location. These photos are generally a mix of candid and posed shots, including:

  • Portraits of bride/groom individually
  • Portraits of bride/groom together
  • Bride with bridesmaids 
  • Groom with groomsmen 
  • Bride with groomsmen
  • Groom with bridesmaids
  • Wedding party together

Reception

  • Venue exterior 
  • Venue interior (without guests)
  • Styling details
    • Centrepieces
    • Floral arrangements
    • Stationery
    • Signage
    • Place settings
    • Guest favours
    • Wedding cake
    • Bridal table
  • Bridal party entrance
  • Newlyweds entrance
  • Toasts and speeches
  • Plated meals
  • Signature drinks/cocktails
  • Newlyweds sitting at bridal table
  • Newlyweds mingling with guests
  • Guests mingling with each other
  • First dance
  • Father daughter dance
  • Mother son dance
  • Musician/entertainment performing
  • Guests dancing
  • Newlyweds dancing with guests
  • Cake cutting
  • Bouquet toss
  • Newlyweds leaving the reception
    • Sparkler exit
    • Getaway car
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