Getting Ready
Bridal Details: Shoes, jewelry, garter, wedding invite, ribbons, etc.
Wedding rings (all 3)
Bride and bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup done
Bride’s bouquet
Bride putting on dress/veil with help from mother of the bride or bridesmaids
Close up of dress details
Bride putting on jewelry/shoes
Bridal party walking down stairs/leaving the house
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Groom(s) and groomsmen getting ready
Solos of groom putting on jacket, tie, vest, etc.
Groom’s Details: Shoes, jewelry (watch, cufflinks, etc), sunglasses, etc
Wedding Party
Bride and bridesmaids together - smiling, laughing with each other, looking down at bouquets, sassy/funny pose
Bride with each individual bridesmaid - smiling at camera, smiling at each other, and personal choice (could be something funny, a hug, school hand signs, etc.)
Groom and groomsmen together - lined up with hands left over right (1 smiling, 1 serious) loosened up/casual, walking towards camera, flying V pose (mighty ducks)
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Groom and each individual groomsmen - smiling with hands crossed left over right, smiling while side-hugging (bro-hug), and personal choice (something funny, awkward, prom pose, James bond, etc.)
Bride with flower girls/ring bearers if applicable
Groom with flower girls/ring bearers if applicable
All bridesmaids and groomsmen together - 1 lined up smiling, 1 with bride and groom kissing and wedding party cheering, 1 with everyone walking forward and laughing
Venue
Exterior wide shots of venue space (sign, front doors, walkways, etc)
Wide shots of venue/reception/ceremony space
Close up of altar/arch/etc
Table details (napkins, silverware, candles, greenery)
Close up of unity ceremony items if applicable (sand, candles, water, etc)
Unique features of venue
Ceremony
Guests at seats
Processional - each person in wedding walking in
Groom’s reaction as bride walks in
Bride coming down aisle
Bride being given away
Vows, rings, unity symbols, etc
First Kiss
Recessional as couple walks out
Couple Portraits
B+G smiling at camera (wide + close up)
B+G smiling at each other (wide + close up)
B+G holding hands and walking (side by side, bride leading groom, etc.)
Groom spinning bride dance twirl
Groom carrying bride in a cradle hold if possible
Bride wrapping her arms around grooms neck, groom lifts bride, and spin
Bride holding grooms arm, smiling
Groom smiling at bride, bride looks at camera, then swap
Intimate close up of an “almost kiss”
Candids
Guests chatting/at bar
B+G mingling with guests
If any guests go outside to smoke/hang out/etc
Reception
Tables with favors/guest book, etc
Wedding cake
Grand entrance
Toasts
First Dances
Candid dancing shots
Exit/Car getaway