The 25 Essential Wedding Shots

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1) Church / Chapel exterior (if applicable) – get steeple, crucifix if possible

2) Church / Chapel interior (if applicable)

a) Stained glass

b) Candles

c) Altar area

d) Musicians

e) Bride & Groom’s parents, Grandparents

f) Wedding guests arriving / being seated

g) Static shots and slow pans of guests already seated

3) Bride & Groom getting ready (separately)

4) Flower girl(s), Ring bearer

5) Grooms entrance with groomsmen

6) Bridesmaids entrance

7) “The giveaway” - Father of the Bride

8) Newlyweds exit the Church / Chapel (follow from Altar)

9) Reception line (if possible to be unobtrusive)

10) Newlyweds entering the reception hall

11) Cutting the cake

12) Throwing the bouquet

13) Throwing the garter

14) “First dance” – Bride & Groom

15) Father / Daughter, Mother / Son dance (if applicable)

16) Guests dancing (especially CHILDREN)

17) Shots of Band or DJ

18) Shots of CLEAN, unused place settings, tables

19) Shots of bridal gift table, Bride’s portrait (if applicable)

20) Shots of catering tables, floral arrangements

21) Guest stories / interviews (if applicable)

22) Toasts to the newlyweds

23) Rings, hands of Newlyweds

24) Newlyweds exiting the reception hall, driving away, guests waving

25) Any “Shots of opportunity” – magic, natural, unposed moments