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Naturally , it
helps to
set aside time in advance for your photography. Below are some of the
ideas we use to tell your beautiful wedding story. Many of these happen
naturally and require no formal posing. Add or delete ideas and let us
know what youre thinking as soon as possible!
1 Bride's house before
wedding:
(Usually 1 ½ hours before you need to leave for
the church)
Formal full-length of bride and flowers Bride's
mother helping bride with veil in mirror Close up of bride in mirror
Candids and formals of Bride with bridesmaids and flower girl
Bride talking with father
Formal garden portrait of bride
Leaving for church
2 At the church: (Usually one hour before the
ceremony)
The groom with the best man and groomsmen (with
boutonnieres on)
Groom with parents, siblings.
Bridesmaids and flower girl entering church Guests
arriving
Bride and father entering the church
Processional
Father giving daughter away Bride and groom meeting
the first time
Long shots and candids of wedding party at
altar
The whole wedding, from the back or
balcony
The ring exchange
Bride and groom kissing
Recessional
3 At the altar: (Usually
following the ceremony allow 30-60 minutes. Tell participants in advance
they will be needed at the altar, please.)
Clergy and attendants with the bride and
groom.
Bride and groom with both families including all
spouses and children
Romantic poses and close-up of rings
Bride and groom leaving church with birdseed,
balloons, bubbles. (Guests are usually not required to stay).
Bride and groom with car.
4 Outdoor or other
location: This optional
location is for special artistic-touch photos with romantic scenery and
may include just the bride and groom or the bridal party too. Consult with
us before the wedding for your location.
5 At the reception: Portraits of bride and groom (plan 15 minutes
before reception if possible)
Receiving line
Portraits of wedding party members with spouses,
dates, and families
Portraits of families and couples on request (open
throughout reception)
Bride and groom entering reception
Bride and groom being toasted
Photographs of each guest table, couples on
request
Extra candids of family tables, especially of
parents
Best man and/or bride's father toasting bride and
groom
Cutting the cake
First dance of bride and groom
Bride and her father dancing
Groom and his mother dancing
Overview of reception and dance floor
Candids of bride and groom with guests
Bouquet/garter ceremony
Other traditions
Bride and groom leaving reception

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