Photography Checklist

Source: www.brides.com

Pre-ceremony
Bride's gown before she slips it on
Bride having her hair styled and makeup applied
Candid shots of the bride and her 'maids getting ready
Bridal party reacting to the bride in her gown
Bride heading to the ceremony site
Bride and her father just before walking down the aisle
Groom with his father
Candid shots of the groom and groomsmen getting ready
Groom heading to the ceremony site
Dramatic on-site landscapes (such as stormy skies, lush woods, fields of flowers)

Ceremony site
Exterior and interior of the ceremony site before guests arrive
Guests arriving
Bridal party arriving
Musicians performing
Family members being seated
Processional and recessional
Bride and her father (or escort) walking down the aisle
Groom reacting to bride walking down the aisle
Father giving the bride away
Wide shot of the altar/chuppah
Bride and groom reciting their vows
Bride and groom exchanging rings
The couple's first kiss
Bride and groom being introduced to their guests as a married couple
Bride and groom exiting their ceremony site
Receiving line
Bride and groom in their getaway car

Reception site
Exterior and interior shots of the reception site before guests arrive
Table settings
Menu, escort, and table cards
Guests signing the book
Escort-card table
Food stations and bar setup during cocktail hour
Bridal-party table
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Wedding-party entrances
Guests seated at their tables
Bride and groom's first dance
Toasts and blessing (if applicable)
Father-daughter dance
Mother-son dance
Band or DJ
Guests dancing
Bouquet and garter toss, anniversary dance
Candid shots throughout the night
Bride and groom send-off

Formal portraits
Bride and groom, each alone
Bride and groom posed together
Bride and groom with wedding party
Bride with her family
Groom with his family
Bride and groom with bride's family
Bride and groom with groom's family
Both families together
Bride with her mother
Groom with his father
Flower girl and ring bearers with bride and groom

Close-ups
Bridal bouquet
Boutonniere
Shoes
Details on the bride's gown
Details on the groom's attire such as cuff links
Jewelry
Ceremony programs
Centerpieces
Hors d'oeuvres
Specialty drinks
Wedding cake
Favors