Wedding Checklist
Your must-have shot list
Wedding planning can feel overwhelming, so this photography checklist helps you organise the moments that matter most. Use it as a guide, then personalise it with the people and portraits that are unique to you.
We are always happy to tailor this list around your timeline, venue, and style preferences.
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The full checklist
At the bride’s home
Portrait of Bride
Bride with photo of parents’ wedding
Chief Bridesmaid fastening last hook on wedding dress
Bride with parents
Bride with bridesmaids
Bride adjusting mother’s button hole
Bride being given bouquet by youngest bridesmaid
Bride looking in mirror with bridesmaids watching
Bride leaving house on father’s arm
Bride and father in car
Incidentals (bouquet on table, shoes, etc.)
General candid shots
At church before the service
Portrait of Groom
Portrait of Best Man
Groom and parents
Groom, Best Man and Ushers
Groom with other family (e.g. grandparents)
Best Man holding rings (close-up of hand)
Groom & Best Man adjusting button hole
Groom & Best Man checking watches
Flowers in church
The band / organist
Details inside the church (orders of service, registers, kneelers)
Groom and Best Man sitting in pew
Candid shots of people arriving
Bridesmaids / page boys (if not done at bride’s home)
Arrival of the bride
Bride and father in car (posed)
Father helping bride out of car (posed)
Vicar welcoming (candid)
Preparing to go in (candid)
Church service (discreet, no flash, candid)
Walking up the aisle
Taking their vows
Giving of the rings
Music group
View from the back of the church
The first kiss
Vicar / Minister
Person doing Bible readings
Person leading prayers
Bride’s mum wiping a tear away
Bridesmaids and page boy sat together
Signing the register
Bride signing with Groom watching (bouquet on table)
Bride signing, Groom standing, witnesses and vicar behind
Vicar handing over the marriage certificate
At the end of the service
Walking down the aisle – couple asked to pause
On the church door step
Candid shots of people greeting the couple
General people shots
Groups at church or chosen place (large groups first)
Bride & Groom with Bride’s friends
Bride & Groom with Groom’s friends
Bride & Groom with work colleagues
Bride & Groom with university friends
Bride & Groom with vicar / minister
Everyone with Bride & Groom
Everyone with Groom only
Everyone with Bride only
Confetti shot
Groups at the reception (more relaxed)
Bride & Groom with Groom’s parents
Bride & Groom with Bride’s parents
Bride & Groom with both sets of parents
Bride & Groom with Groom’s immediate family
Bride & Groom with Bride’s immediate family
Bride & Groom with both immediate families
Bride & Groom with all relations
Bride & Groom with a named group of friends
Bride & Groom kissing with Bridesmaids and Best Man watching
All the men in a line
All the men, rugby-scrum style
Best Man and Bridesmaids, 007 style
Bride & Bridesmaids
Bride in the arms of Groom and Best Man
“Kissing in the clouds”
Bride and Groom photos (allow time for these)
Full length
Half length
Head and shoulders
Kissing
Close-up of hands showing ring & bouquet
Walking away looking over shoulders
Bride by herself
Couple by the bridal car (chauffeur in background)
Couple in the bridal car
Other details
Cutting the cake
Mascot on car
Cake by itself
Table decorations