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The Ultimate Wedding Day Shot List: Moments You Won’t Want to Miss

April 03, 20251 min read

Your wedding day will fly by faster than you imagine, and you'll want to make sure you capture all those precious moments. To ensure nothing important slips through the cracks, here's a comprehensive guide to the ultimate wedding day shot list.

Pre-Ceremony Moments

  • Getting ready shots: hair, makeup, and the excitement before the ceremony.

  • Close-ups of your wedding attire, rings, shoes, bouquets, and special details.

  • Emotional moments, such as reading a note from your partner or first looks with family.

Key Ceremony Highlights

  • The groom’s reaction as the bride walks down the aisle.

  • Exchange of vows and rings, along with the first kiss.

  • Candid reactions from family and friends witnessing your ceremony.

Reception and Celebration

  • First dance as a married couple, parent dances, and special performances.

  • Cake cutting, toasts, and guest speeches full of laughter and tears.

  • Fun party shots: guests dancing, candid laughs, and joyful group photos.

Keeping this shot list handy will help your photographer capture every beautiful, meaningful, and fun moment of your wedding day. After all, these memories will last a lifetime!

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