Wedding Shot List

Pre-Ceremony


- *Bride Getting Ready:*

- Bride’s dress hanging

- Bride’s shoes and accessories (rings, bouquet, veil, etc.)

- Bride and bridesmaids getting ready (hair, makeup)

- Candid shots of bride with family and bridesmaids

- Bride’s first look with parents


- *Groom Getting Ready:*

- Groom's suit, cufflinks, tie, shoes, etc.

- Groom with groomsmen getting ready

- Candid shots of groom with family and groomsmen

- Groom’s first look with parents


- *Details:*

- Invitations and wedding stationery

- Close-up shots of rings

- Ceremony venue before guests arrive

Ceremony


- Guests arriving and being seated

- Groom and groomsmen waiting at the altar

- Grandparents and parents walking down the aisle

- Processional (bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearers walking down the aisle)

- Bride walking down the aisle

- Groom’s reaction to seeing the bride

- Father (or escort) giving the bride away

- The couple at the altar

- Close-up shots of the couple during vows

- Hands exchanging rings

- Wide shots of the ceremony from different angles

- Reaction shots of guests during vows

- First kiss as a married couple

- Recessional (bride and groom walking back down the aisle)

- Confetti/sparkler exit after the ceremony (if applicable)

- Bride and groom greeting guests after the ceremony

Post-Ceremony


- *Family Portraits:*

- Bride and groom with both immediate families

- Bride and groom with bridesmaids and groomsmen

- Bride with bridesmaids

- Groom with groomsmen

- Bride and groom with parents

- Extended family shots if requested


- *Couple Portraits:*

*Full-Length Shots:*

- Bride and groom standing together (various locations)

- Walking hand in hand

*Close-Ups:*

- Holding hands (with wedding rings visible)

- Bride and groom looking at each other or sharing a kiss

*Candid Moments:*

- Laughing or talking while walking

- Bride resting her head on the groom’s shoulder

*Artistic/Creative Shots:*

- Silhouette shots (especially at sunset)

- Dramatic lighting or unique backdrops

*Classic Poses:*

- Bride and groom embracing

- Groom lifting or twirling the bride


Reception


*Venue and Details:*

- Wide shots of the venue and décor

- Table settings, centerpieces, and cake

*Grand Entrance:*

- Bride and groom’s entrance

- Guests cheering and clapping

*First Dance:*

- Bride and groom’s first dance

- Reactions from guests

*Parent Dances:*

- Father-daughter and mother-son dances

*Toasts:*

- Speeches by best man, maid of honor, and parents

- Bride and groom reactions

*Cake Cutting:*

- Cutting the cake

- Bride and groom feeding each other

*Bouquet and Garter Toss:*

- Bouquet toss and garter toss

*Dancing:*

- Bride, groom, and guests on the dance floor

- Candid moments of celebration

*Grand Exit:*

- Guests lining up for send-off

- Bride and groom’s exit with sparklers, confetti, or bubbles