Photography Checklist
The following list details photographic opportunities that you will want to consider for your wedding.Your photographer can also help with their own suggestions. Try to create your own list and timeline to help ensure that your wedding day flows smoothly and that you don’t forget to include the most memorable moments in your wedding album.
Bride, bridal party & family before ceremony:
- Bride & family present when getting ready
- Bride with matron-of-honour
- Bride, bridesmaids & junior attendants
- Bride with each individual attendant
- Bride & bridesmaids doing hair & make-up
- Bridal lingerie & accessories
- Bride & bridesmaids’ attire laid out
- Bride’s gown on its own
- Bride stepping into her gown
- Bride & all attendants dressing
- Bride with father of the bride
- Bride stepping into wedding transport
- Bride leaving for the church
Groom, attendants & family before ceremony:
- Groom & family present when getting ready
- Groom with Best Man
- Groom, groomsmen & junior attendants
- Groom with each individual attendant
- Picture of the rings for the ceremony
- Groom & groomsmen’ attire laid out
- Groom’s attire on its own
- Groom & his attendants dressing
- Groom stepping into wedding transport
- Groom leaving for the church
The Ceremony:
- Picture of church/venue from outside
- Picture of church/venue from inside
- Altar, decorations & flowers
- Officiator/priest/celebrant
- Each guest arriving at the ceremony
- Groom’s parents being seated
- Bride’s mother being seated
- Groom & male wedding party arriving
- Groom & male wedding party at altar
- Bride & Father arriving at ceremony venue
- Female attendants arriving at ceremony venue
- Bride, Father & attendants before processional
- Bride & Father starting down the aisle
- Bridal Party proceeding down the aisle
- Groom’s reaction as he first sees bride
- Father kissing bride before the altar
- Father taking place next to mother of the bride
- Bride & groom greeting each other at altar
- Full church/venue shot of everyone
- Bride & Groom saying vows
- Bride & Groom during ring ceremony
- Bride & Groom’s special kiss
- Any singer/organist or musicians
- Shots of special readings
- Special religious or cultural moments
- Parent’s reactions at significant moments
- Couple turning to face guests
- The recessional
- Guests leaving the church/venue
- Confetti, roses, bubbles
- Couple kissing family & guests
- Bride & groom departing for reception
- All attendants departing for reception
- Family & guests departing for reception
The Reception:
- Outside of reception venue
- Inside reception venue
- Tables, centrepieces, place settings & chairs
- Buffet table &/or cake table, ice sculptures
- Balloons or other special decorations
- Family & guests arriving
- Bride & groom arriving
- Receiving line – greeting guests
- Guests signing guestbook
- Pre-dinner drinks
- Guests taking their seats
- Bride & Groom’s entrance
- Wedding Party Table
- Parents’ table
- Everyone enjoying dinner
- Master of Ceremonies
- Officiator’s Toast
- Parents giving Toast/s
- Bride’s Toast
- Groom’s Toast
- Best Man’s Toast
- Other Toasts
- Reactions of people to Toasts
- People raising their glasses to Toasts
- Cake & cake table
- Bride & groom cutting the cake
- Bride & groom feeding each other cake
- Any other significant cultural traditions
- Bride & Groom’s first dance
- Bride & Groom dancing with their parents
- Family & friends dancing
- Bride & Groom visiting guests
- Female guests ready for bouquet toss
- Bride tossing bouquet
- Female winning bridal toss
- Groom retrieving garter from bride’s leg
- Men ready for garter toss
- Groom tossing garter
- Man winning garter toss
- Bride appearing in going-away attire
- Couple farewelling guests – farewell circle
- Guests tossing petals, rice, confetti, bubbles
- Picture of car decorated
- Couple farewelling family & attendants
- Couple waving from car
- Car as it drives away!
Significant Pictures:
- Many photos of bride & groom alone
- Bride with her own parents
- Bride with both parents
- Groom with his own parents
- Groom with both parents
- Bride with both gr&parents
- Groom with both gr&parents
- Bride & groom with parents & gr&parents
- Bride & groom with their siblings
- Photograph of entire family with bride & groom
- Bride & groom with entire wedding party
- Bride & groom with Best Man & Chief Bridesmaid
- Bride & groom with officiator of ceremony
- Bride & groom with everyone
Miscellaneous Pictures to Consider:
- Ceremonial Table
- Guest Book Table
- Wedding Arch
- Order of Service Books
- Presents on present table
- Number on family home
- Beach, sunrise, sunset pictures
- Flower details: e.g. boutonnieres, bouquets, etc.
- Doves, Butterflies, etc
- Fireworks, smoke machines, etc  |