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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Wedding Tip Wednesday: Moments to Capture


So I decided to post about the one thing I'm not willing to skimp on when it comes to my wedding.  I absolutely love pictures...I have already spent hours looking through photographers websites to determine which type of style I like.  You've probably invested a lot of time as well selecting your photographer and videographer for your wedding. Now comes the hard part of deciding what moments you need to capture as your day unfolds.

JUST THE TWO OF US: 
Although the basic must-have moments may seem obvious, make sure your photographer knows you want these wedding classics


  • Close-up of groom anxiously awaiting his bride

  • Bride at the end of the aisle, close-up and full-length

  • The Father giving away the bride

Here are a few others that you might like to add to the list throughout the night.
  • Bride and groom exchanging vows
  • Close-ups during the vows
  • Bride and groom exchanging rings
  • The kiss
  • The happy couple walking up the aisle
  • Bride and groom getting into their getaway car
  • Bride and groom making their entrance at reception as husband and wife
  • Bride and groom's first dance
  • Bride and groom cutting and feeding each other cake
  • Bride tossing the bouquet
  • Groom tossing the garter
  • Bride and groom driving off, happily ever after

The Shots: Family
When it comes to family, nothing brings loved ones together like a wedding. Family will be by your side the whole day, make sure you capture the moments that will hang on your walls.
  • Bride with mom helping with the dress or veil/tiara


AND THE LIST GOES ON...
  • Groom getting ready with Dad and pals
  • Sentimental shot of bride with parents and siblings
  • Sentimental shot of groom with parents and siblings
  • Bride dancing with Dad
  • Groom dancing with Mom
  • Parents and grandparents dancing

The Wedding Party
  • Bride and bridesmaids getting dressed
  • Bride with bridesmaids
  • Bride with the maid/matron of honor
  • Groom with all the groomsmen
  • Groom with the best man
  • Ushers escorting guests to seats
  • Wedding party at the altar
  • Flower girl walking down aisle
  • Close-up of ring bearer
  • Readers reading passages
  • Singing performances
  • Best man giving traditional toast
  • Wedding party dancing at reception

Your Guests
Unfortunately, you may not have as much time as you'd like to spend with individuals on your wedding day, and there's no way you can be everywhere at once. These guest shots will ensure you get to see all your favorite people celebrating, as well as some moments you couldn't witness first hand:
  • Guests entering the wedding site
  • Shot of all the guests during the ceremony from the bride and groom's point of view
  • Congratulatory shot of bride and groom with guests outside of ceremony
  • Shot of the venue as guests arrive at reception
  • Receiving line if applicable
  • Friends and loved ones making toasts
  • Guests enjoying dinner
  • Guests dancing
  • Kids dancing
I know that this list looks daunting, but if you hire a good photographer this list will most likely be second nature to him/her.  Happy Capturing!

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