WEDDING PHOTO CHECKLIST

Before the Ceremony

Bride getting ready	Groom getting ready	Bride w maid of honor
Bride w bridesmaids	Groom w groomsmen	Bride w attendants
Bride details, veil, etc.	G. details, boutonniere, cufflinks, etc.	Bride w flower girl
Bride close ups	Groom close up & half length	Groom w best man
Bride half length	Groom full length	Groom w groomsmen
Bride w parents	Groom w parents	Groom w ring bearer

Ceremony

Parents entrance	Unity lighting candle lighting	Soloist/Musician
Groomsm/Bridesmaids entrance	Ring exchange	Flower girl
Bride & Father entrance	Bride & groom kiss	Ring bearer
Father giving away bride	Presentation of husband & wife	Exit of B&G
Vows		limo, carriage, etc.

Formals

B & G - with officiant	together	bridal party
	B & G - both sides	B & G - Entire wedding party
her side	B & G - full length	B & G - maid of honor, best man
B & G - w parents	B & G - close-up	B & G - flower girl & ring bearer
B & G - w grandparents	B & G - full length	Bride w maid of honor
B & G - w aunts & uncles		Bride w attendants
	individual	Bride w flower girl
his side	Bride full length	Groom w best man
B & G - w parents	Bride close up	Groom w groomsmen
B & G - w grandparents	Groom full length	Groom w ring bearer
B & G - w aunts & uncles	Groom close-up
both sides
B & G - w both parents
B & G - all grandparents

Reception

B & G + wedding party arrival	Musicians or DJ	Groomsmen, various candids
Best man toast	Bride & groom, first dance	Bridesmaids, various candids
Maid of honor toast	Bride/father dance	Centerpieces
Bride & groom toasting	Groom/mother dance	Sign in table
Wedding cake	Groom removing garter	Registration table
Bride & groom cake cutting	Garter toss	Room overviews
Bride & groom first bite	Garter catch	Guest candids
Bride & groom kiss	Bouquet toss	Guests dancing
Hands w rings	Bouquet catch	Head/reserved table activities

This checklist represents the photos I strive to take, but cannot guarantee. Special circumstances such as late arrivals, may limit the number of shots I can take.