Shotlist

Preparation

• Shot of wedding invitation
• Groom and Groom getting ready
• Groom and bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup done
• Groom and grooms men getting ready
• Suits hanging, jewellery laid out, shoes etc.
• Flatlay of flowers, stationery, accessories, ring and shoes
• Bride(s) putting on dress/veil with help from mother of the bride or bridesmaids
• Bridal party having fun or sharing a toast
• Close up of dress details
• Putting on jewellery
• Putting on shoes
• Close up of bride holding bouquet
• Mother and bride portrait
• Father and bride portrait
• Family shots
• Bride(s) spending moment alone in full look
• Bridal party walking down stairs/leaving the house
• Bride and father in wedding car/walking to ceremony
• Groom(s) and groomsmen getting ready
• Groom(s) spending moment alone
• Groom’s party having a pint
• Wedding ring shots

Journey to Ceremony

• Bride(s) and father/mother
• Bride(s) and bridesmaids/man/flower girls/page boys
• Groom(s) and groomsmen/page boys
• Shot of the wedding car or other transport

Ceremony

• Shots of empty venue/church, including altar, flowers, interior and exterior details
• Groom and groomsmen waiting inside venue/church
• Guests outside and inside church
• Ushers handing out program
• Bride(s) arriving in wedding car
• Bride(s) stepping out of car
• Bride(s) and bridesmaids at back of venue/church
• Bridal party entrance
• Bride(s) walking up the aisle
• Groom’s reaction
• Father/mother/relative giving bride away
• Exchanging of vows
• Lighting of unity candle
• Ring bearer
• Exchanging of the rings
• Participants such as readers, the officiant, musicians etc.
• The first kiss as a married couple, and the moment after
• Signing the register
• View of guests from the front
• The recessional/couple walking back down the aisle
• The recessional/couple walking back down the aisle from balcony
• Newlywed shot
• Confetti throwing
• Greeting guests outside venue
• Couple in the back seat of wedding car

Post Ceremony

• Portraits of the couple alone
• Portraits of bride (s)/groom (s) on their own
• Couple with bridesmaids/groomsmen
• Couple with entire wedding party
• Bride(s) with bridesmaids/maid of honour
• Groom(s) and groomsmen/best man
• Couple with any children in the wedding party
• Couple with each of each set of parents
• Couple with both sets of parents
• Couple with siblings
• Couple with their children
• Couple with close family members
• Shots with friends
• Shots of guests eating, drinking, and chatting
• Any specific groups of friends, eg. college pals, school mates, team mates

Reception

• The reception space set up, before room fills up
• Details and room decor shots, including table settings, place cards, favours, centrepieces etc.
• Wedding cake detail shots
• Couple arriving
• Toasts and speeches
• Entertainment (magicians, dancers etc)
• Cutting the cake
• The first dance
• Bride(s) dancing with father/groom(s) dancing with mother
• Couple mingling with guests
• Guests dancing
• Musicians, singers, wedding band and DJ
• Throwing the bouquet