Shot List

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PRE-EVENT DETAILS: 

- Invitation, program, special signs, and gifts 

- Wedding rings 

- Wedding attire (dresses/suits) 

- Outfit accessories (shoes, cuff links, jewelry) 

- Floral arrangements (bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres) 

 

GETTING READY: 

- Bride(s) and bridesmaids' hair and makeup sessions 

- Wedding party's candid moments 

- Portraits of the mother with the bride/groom 

- Portraits of the father with the bride/groom 

- Family group shots 

 

PRE-CEREMONY: 

- Couple's intimate first look 

- Bride(s) and bridesmaids/flower girls 

- Groom(s) and groomsmen/ring bearer 

 

CEREMONY: 

- Venue shots, both interior and exterior 

- Groom and groomsmen's anticipation inside the venue 

- Guests' arrival and candid moments 

- Bridal party's entrance 

- Bride(s) walking down the aisle 

- Groom's emotional reaction 

- Father/mother giving away the bride 

- Exchange of vows 

- Exchange of rings 

- The first kiss as a married couple and the immediate aftermath 

- Signing of the marriage certificate 

- The recessional (couple walking back up the aisle) 

 

GROUP PORTRAITS: 

- Couple with bridesmaids/groomsmen 

- Couple with the entire wedding party 

- Bride(s) with bridesmaids/maid of honor 

- Groom(s) and groomsmen/best man 

- Couple with any children 

- Couple with each set of parents 

- Couple with both sets of parents 

- Couple with siblings 

- Couple with close family members 

 

RECEPTION: 

- Detailed shots of room decor and reception setup (table settings, place cards, favors, centerpieces, etc.) 

- Close-ups of the wedding cake 

- Grand entrance of the newlyweds 

- Toasts and speeches 

- Cake cutting ceremony 

- The first dance of the couple 

- Bride(s) dancing with father/groom(s) dancing with mother 

- Candid moments of the couple mingling with guests 

- Guests dancing and enjoying the celebration 

- Capturing musicians, singers, DJ performances 

- Grand exit to conclude the celebration