Pre-Wedding Preparations

✅ Engagement Shoot – A great way to get comfortable with your photographer and establish your style.

✅ Pre-Wedding Consultation – Discuss shot preferences, must-have photos, and venue details.

✅ Shot List Planning – Customize a list of must-have moments to capture.



Getting Ready

✅ Bride’s dress, shoes, and accessories (rings, bouquet, veil, jewelry).

✅ Groom’s attire, cufflinks, boutonniere, shoes, and watch.

✅ Candid shots of the couple getting ready with their wedding parties.

✅ Emotional moments – first look with parents, bridesmaids, or groomsmen.

✅ Hair and makeup process, including final touch-ups.

✅ Exchanging of love letters or gifts between the couple.

First Look (Optional)

✅ Private first look between the couple.

✅ Reactions captured from different angles.

Ceremony

✅ Venue shots (interior & exterior) before guests arrive.

✅ Guests arriving and being seated.

✅ Groom waiting at the altar.

✅ Bridal party entrance.

✅ Bride walking down the aisle & reaction of the groom.

✅ Exchanging vows and rings.

✅ The first kiss as a married couple.

✅ Signing the marriage certificate.

✅ Recessional – couple exiting as newlyweds.

Family & Group Portraits

✅ Newlyweds with immediate family.

✅ Couple with each set of parents.

✅ Couple with siblings.

✅ Extended family shots.

✅ Bride with bridesmaids & groom with groomsmen.

✅ Full wedding party group photo.

Couple Portraits

✅ Romantic close-ups of the couple.

✅ Candid laughter & intimate moments.

✅ Scenic shots at the wedding venue.

Reception

✅ Décor details – table settings, centerpieces, and cake.

✅ Newlyweds’ grand entrance.

✅ First dance as husband and wife.

✅ Speeches & toasts.

✅ Candid guest interactions & dancing.

✅ Cake cutting and feeding each other.

✅ Bouquet & garter toss (if applicable).

✅ Sparkler or grand exit send-off.

Bonus Moments

✅ Sunset or golden hour couple shots.

✅ Private, quiet moment between the newlyweds.

✅ Fun, unexpected candid moments throughout the day.

By following this checklist, you’ll ensure that every special moment of your wedding is beautifully documented. Want a printable version of this guide? Let me know! 😊