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