Originally found
here at ivillage modified for our wedding
GETTING READY/Pre Ceremony
Bride's dress on the hanger or over a chair
Close-up of bride's shoes
Close-up of bride's bouquet
Bride in curlers or having makeup applied
Bridesmaids applying their makeup
Bridesmaid dresses and shoes
Bride putting on garter
Mom and/or bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress, bustle the train, etc.
Close-up of dress details
Bride together with bridesmaids
Bride hugging mom
Mom or bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc.
Bride's reflection seeing herself in all her wedding dress for the first time
Bride spending moment alone, thinking quietly, praying or looking out the window
Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go
Groom putting on tie
Groom with groomsmen
Groom with bride's dad, hugging or whispering advice (Dave's father passed away when he was a teenager)
Bride and groom separately getting in the car, limo or cab
Bride with her parents
Groom with his mom
Bride with groom's mom
Groom with bride's parents
Bride with bridesmaids
Groom with groomsmen (some rockstar poses and goofing around as well as formal)
Bride with groomsmen
(So essentially everyone is going to see the bride and groom except the bride and groom before the ceremony because we thought of a first look but really want that moment walking down the aisle)
Groom waiting for the bride to arrive
Car arriving with bride
Bride stepping out of the car
Wide shot of ceremony space from the back
Guests arriving
Ushers helping grandparents and special guests to their seats
Close up of details (guest book, pew decorations, etc.)
Groom and groomsmen waiting for bride to walk down aisle
Guests sitting down, waiting for ceremony to start
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
Wedding party standing at the altar
Bride sharing a moment with Father
Bride just before walking down the aisle
Back shot of bride (and escort) beginning to walk down the aisle
Full-frontal shot of bride (and escort) walking down the aisle
Close-up of groom's face when he sees bride for the first time (Very important)
Back shot of bride and groom together at the altar with officiant between them
Shot focusing on bridesmaids' bouquets, lined up as they hold them at the altar
Close-up of each hand as the rings are exchanged
Close-up of bride's face, as seen over the groom's shoulder
Close-up of groom's face, as seen over the bride's shoulder
Shot of both sets of parents' faces as they witness ceremony
The kiss
Signing the Marriage certificate
Happy couple walking back down the aisle together, as married couple
Bride and groom walking out of ceremony space,
Cocktail Hour
Full shot of bride and groom together, smiling
Full shot of bride and groom hugging
Full shot of bride and groom kissing
Bride being lifted or carried by groom or sitting on groom's lap
Close-up of couples' faces as bride is lifted, carried or sitting on groom's lap
Shots of bride and groom playing carnival games
Shots of Guests playing carnival games
RECEPTION
Close-up of details (place settings, name cards, etc.)
Close-up of centerpieces
Wide shot of entire room before everyone arrives, even better if taken from above
Shots of guests finding their escort cards
Bride and groom's first dance
Groom dipping bride
Bride dancing with her dad -- close-up of her face as seen over his shoulder
Groom dancing with his mom
Close-up of cupcake s
Bride showing her new ring to the guests
Bride and groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces
Best man (or other guests) making a toast to the couple
Bride and groom's faces as they listen to the toast(s)
Guests smiling and clapping
Guests dancing and cutting loose on the dance floor. (Tip: Ask for a slow shutter speed to get a blurry/focused effect)
Wide shot of entire room after guests arrive, even better if taken from above
Close-ups of guests' faces, laughing and having a great time -- lots of these
Groups of friends sitting together at their table or dancing
Bride and groom whispering to each other
Parents (or even better, grandparents) dancing
Close-up of band or DJ
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other
Shots of bride and groom Kissing in kissing booth
Shots of bride and groom stealing a moment for themselves
I'm sure I'll think of more, Dave and I are also lucky enough to have our photographers the next day so if we want more photos of just us we can hop in our wedding attire, we really want to mingle with our guests and make it an enjoyable experience for them without lots of waiting around
