Wedding photography checklist – 16 photos you won’t want to miss

Are you planning your wedding photos? Here you’ll find our comprehensive wedding photography checklist to help you capture all the most important moments on your big day. From the details of the preparations to the final dance – use this list together with your photographer to ensure that no memories are missed.

Preparations – The first part of our wedding photo checklist

• The bride’s make-up and hair styling.
• Close-up shots: Rings, shoes, perfume and wedding invitations.
• The wedding dress and suit on hangers.
• The ‘First Look’.

The ceremony – Moments at the altar

• The arrival of the guests and the anticipation.
• The bride and groom’s entrance (the procession).
• The exchange of rings and the personal vows.
• The first kiss as husband and wife.
• The exit and the joy outside the church/venue.

Wedding portraits and group photos

• Official portraits of the bride and groom in a chosen setting.
• Photos with bridesmaids, groomsmen and immediate family.
• A large group photo of all the wedding guests.

Feel free to create your own mood board on Pinterest to show your photographer what style you like.

The wedding celebration and reception

• The table settings, flowers and decorations in the venue.
• Toasts, speeches and the guests’ reactions.
• The wedding cake – both whole and as it’s being cut.
• The first dance and the atmosphere on the dance floor.

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