Wedding Photography Checklist

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  • Before the Ceremony
  • Bride leaving home for the big day.
  • Bride arriving at church.
  • Bride and bridesmaids getting dressed.
  • Bride and maids putting on makeup and doing hair.
  • Gown being zipped or buttoned.
  • Display of something old, new, borrowed and blue.
  • Bride putting on garter and veil.
  • Mother fussing with veil.
  • Bride in gown.
  • Maids receiving bouquets.
  • Pose of bride and mother.
  • Pose of bride and father.
  • Bride looking in mirror
  • Bride pinning on dad's boutonniere and mom's corsage.
  • Bride looking out of a window.
  • Groom tying his tie.
  • Groom looking in a mirror.
  • Groom with best man.
  • Groom with groomsmen/ushers.
  • Groomsmen/ushers receiving boutonnieres.
  • Close-up of invitation and programs.
  • At the Ceremony
  • Outside the wedding venue/church.
  • Interior of church/venue while still empty.
  • Officiant.
  • Guests arriving.
  • Bride arriving at ceremony.
  • Guests being escorted to their seats.
  • Guests reading programs.
  • Seating of bride and groom's parents.
  • Organist/soloist/vocalists.
  • Groom and groomsmen at altar.
  • Bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer coming down aisle.
  • Maid of honor coming down aisle.
  • Close-up of bride just before she comes down the aisle.
  • Bride being escorted down the aisle.
  • Grooms reaction to bride approaching.
  • Back of bride and father going down the aisle.
  • Father giving bride away.
  • Bride and groom exchanging vows.
  • Guests from altar point of view.
  • Exchange of rings.
  • Groom kissing bride.
  • Introduction of husband and wife.
  • Recessional.
  • Signing of the marriage license.
  • Bride and groom exiting church/venue.
  • Bride and groom on church steps/doorway.
  • Guests throwing flower petals/birdseed/confetti.
  • Bride and groom getting into vehicle.
  • Bride and groom waving/looking out the back window.
  • Formal Wedding Photos
  • Bride alone.
  • Bride and groom together.
  • Bride and groom's hands with rings.
  • Bride with maid/matron of honor.
  • Bride with bridesmaids.
  • Bride and father.
  • Bride with mother.
  • Bride with parents.
  • Bride with parents and siblings.
  • Bride with grandparents.
  • Groom with best man.
  • Groom with attendants.
  • Groom with father.
  • Groom with mother.
  • Groom with parents.
  • Groom with parents and siblings.
  • Groom with grandparents.
  • Couple with officiant.
  • Couple with all attendants.
  • Couple with best man and maid/matron of honor.
  • Couple with ring bearer and flower girl.
  • Couple with both families.
  • At the Reception
  • Exterior and interior of venue while still empty.
  • Bride and groom arriving.
  • The receiving line.
  • Wedding cake.
  • Buffet tables/food.
  • Bar setup.
  • Guests signing guest book.
  • The gift table.
  • Any special decorations.
  • Close-up of favors.
  • Bride and groom's first dance.
  • Bride and father dancing.
  • Groom and mother dancing.
  • Wedding party dancing.
  • Bride and groom's parents dancing.
  • Guests dancing.
  • Bride and groom posing at each guest table.
  • Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake.
  • The feeding of the cake.
  • Speeches/toasts.
  • The head table.
  • Tables and settings.
  • Bride tossing the bouquet.
  • Groom taking the garter from bride.
  • Groom throwing the garter.
  • Bride and groom's last dance.
  • The getaway car.

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Who it's for

This Wedding Photography Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Wedding Photography essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Wedding Photography structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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