Pre-Ceremony
- Bride and bridal party getting ready (hair and makeup)
- Details and accessories (stationery, perfume, jewelry, shoes, wedding rings)
- Wedding dress (close-up and hanging)
- Bridesmaid dresses and bouquets
- Bridal bouquet
- Bride putting on the dress (mother/MOH helping)
- Bride putting on her shoes and jewelry
- Bridesmaids reacting to the bride in her dress
- Father of the bride: first look
- Bride with parents
- Bridesmaids together
- Bride and bridesmaids together
- Bride alone
- Groom wedding details (shoes, tie, perfume, boutonnieres, cufflinks)
- Groom suit
- Groomsmen suits
- Groom and groomsmen getting ready
- Mother of the groom attaching boutonniere
- Groomsmen together
- Groom and groomsmen together
- Groom with parents
- Groom alone
- Bride and groom first look (optional)
Wedding Ceremony
- Ceremony venue (exterior and interior before guests arrive, flower arrangements, furniture, signage)
- Guests arriving
- Groom and groomsmen arriving
- Groom and groomsmen waiting at the altar
- Parents and guests are seated
- Bridal party entering
- Bride walking down the aisle (alone or accompanied by father)
- Groom reaction
- The couple standing at the altar (close-ups and wide shots)
- Exchanging of vows
- Exchanging of rings
- Other ceremony participants (flower girls/page boys, musicians, guests)
- First kiss
- Guest reactions
- Signing of the register
- Walking back down the aisle
- Confetti/rice throwing
Post-Ceremony
Family photos
- Candid photos of newlyweds embracing guests after the ceremony
- Guests mingling
- Newlyweds together
- Bride with parents
- Bride with immediate family
- Groom with parents
- Groom with immediate family
- Newlyweds with bride’s family
- Newlyweds with groom’s family
- Newlyweds with bride’s parents
- Newlyweds with groom’s parents
- Newlyweds with both sets of parents
- Other significant groups of family/friends
- Group photo with all guests
Newlyweds portrait session
- Portraits of bride/groom individually
- Portraits of bride/groom together
- Bride with bridesmaids
- Groom with groomsmen
- Bride with groomsmen
- Groom with bridesmaids
- Wedding party together
Reception
- Venue exterior and interior (without guests)
- Styling details and centerpieces
- Floral arrangements
- Place settings
- Guest favours
- Bridal table
- Bridal party entrance
- Newlyweds entrance
- Toasts and speeches
- Plated meals
- Signature drinks/cocktails
- Newlyweds sitting at the bridal table
- Newlyweds mingling with guests
- Guests mingling with each other
- First dance
- Father and daughter dance
- Mother and son dance
- Musician/entertainment performing
- Guests dancing
- Newlyweds dancing with guests
- Cake cutting
- Bouquet toss
- Newlyweds leaving the reception
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