We have tried to gather a complete checklist of all Must Have wedding photos.
Needless to say - wedding photographers can capture only a portion of all these poses.
Must Have Wedding Photos
AT THE HOUSE
Wedding dress lying over a chair
A close up of the bride's shoes peeking out from under the dress
Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
Close-up of dress details
Close-up of bride's bouquet
Bride getting dressed
Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
Bride putting on garter
Mother adjusting veil
Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
The bride's veil
Bride pinning corsage on mother
Bride pinning flower on father
Bride in full gown, a full-length shot
Bride in full gown; a three-quarter or head-and shoulders shot
Bride hugging parents
Bride with mother
Bride with father
Bride with both parents
Bride with sisters and brothers
Bride with grandparents
Bride with family: mother, father, sisters, brothers, and grandparents
Bride with maid of honor
Bride looking into a mirror
Bride standing or seated near large window illuminated solely by natural light
Bride with all attendants
Maids and their preparation, such as applying their make-up, fixing their hair etc.
Children, in preparation or in cute situations
Three generation shot: the bride, her mother, and her grandmother
Bride, maid of honor, and all attendants leaving the preparation site
Bride getting into the limousine, assisted by her father, with her mother looking on
The attendants preparing to enter the limousine
Flower girl handling bouquet to bride
Groom tying tie
Groom looking into mirror
Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
Groom hugging parents
AT THE CEREMONY
Car arriving with bride
Bride getting out of the car
Groom with ushers
Groom with best man and minister
Close up of details (guest book, pew decorations, etc.)
Outside of ceremony site
Guests walking into ceremony site
Groom’s parents being seated
Bride’s Mother being seated
Grandparents being seated
Groom walking down the aisle and/or at the altar
Bride and father entering ceremony site
Maid of honor walking down the aisle
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
Groom waiting for bride
Ceremony musicians
Close-up of the officiant
Altar or canopy during ceremony
Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
Bride and father walking down aisle
Groom seeing bride for first time
The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
Bride's father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
Shot of the audience from the bride and groom's point of view
The unity ceremony
Bride signing the marriage license
Groom signing the marriage license
Each witness, as he or she signs the marriage license
The wedding officials signing the marriage license
The candle lighting
Prayer
Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
Exchanging the rings
Close up of hands
The kiss
Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
Receiving line
Bride & Groom outside on steps
Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed/rice
Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
Bride & Groom getting in car
Bride & Groom in back seat
ALTAR
Bride by herself
Groom by himself
Bride and groom together
Bride and Groom with bride’s parents
Bride and groom with groom’s parents
Bride, groom and the entire bridal party
Bride, groom, bride’s parents, and bride’s brothers and sisters
Bride, alone, with all of her brothers and sisters
Bride, alone, with her parents
Bride and groom, bride’s parents and grandparents, and all of her brothers and sisters with their spouses and children
Bride and groom with her grandparents
Bride, groom, his parents, and all of his brothers and sisters
Groom, alone, with all of his brothers and sisters
Groom, alone, with his parents
Bride, groom, groom’s parents, and his grandparents, and all his brothers and sisters
Bride and groom and his grandparents
Groom with his best man
Groom, best man, and ushers
Bride with maid of honor
Bride, groom, maid of honor, and best man
Bride, maid of honor, and best man
Bride, maid of honor and bridesmaids
Groom with maid of honor and all the bridesmaids
Bride with best man and all the ushers
BETWEEN CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
Outdoors shots of bride and groom
Outdoors shots of wedding party
Bride and groom entering the reception
DURING THE RECEPTION
Outside of reception site
Bride & Groom arriving
Bride & Groom greeting guests
Bride showing rings to bridesmaids
Table centerpieces
Table setting
Bride & Groom's table
Musicians or DJ
Guest book
Place card table
Closeup of bride and groom's place card
Receiving line
Gift table
Decorations
A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
Bride and groom hugging guests, close-ups of faces
Bride with college alums
Groom with college alums
The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
Bride & Groom's first dance
Bride & Father dancing
Groom & Mother dancing
Guests dancing
Bride and groom whispering to each other
Parents (grandparents) dancing
Kids dancing or playing around
Musicians playing
Best man (or other guests) making a toast to the couple
Bride and groom's faces as they listen to the toast
Bride and groom talking with guests
The cake table
Bride & Groom cutting the cake
Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
Bride & Groom drinking champagne
Bride throwing bouquet
Catching the bouquet
Groom retrieving garter
Groom tossing garter
Garter/Bouquet dance
The getaway car
Bride and groom waving good-bye
Bride & Groom leaving party
Bride & Groom driving away
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