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Bride: Wedding Date

Groom:

Package

Some photo events are not included in certain packages. Please see brochure.
Unless "No" is marked, that photo is normally taken. Only mark "No" if you do NOT want it taken.
FAMILY
Bride's Parents:
Groom's Parents:
Bride's Grandparents:
Groom's Grandparents:
Bride's Great Grandparents:
Groom's Great Grandparents:
Brothers/Sisters not in wedding party? YES NO BRIDE'S GROOM'S

Names:
Other Very Special People not listed above? (may be seated with immediate family) YES NO

Names/Relationships:

PRE-CEREMONY PHOTOS
BRIDE h+s = head & shoulders shot
Bride getting dressed at the church? YES NO
Bride getting ready NO (alone)
Bride aided by bridesmaid/mother NO (adjusting veil, etc.)
Bride completely dressed NO (informal)
Bride with Maid of Honor NO (informal) h+s
Bride with Bridesmaid(s) NO (informal) h+s
Bride with Flower Girl(s) NO (informal) h+s
Bride with her parents NO (informal) h+s
"Just us girls" YES NO (informal group set)

Bride Requests:
GROOM h+s = head & shoulders shot
Groom getting dressed at the church? YES NO
Groom getting ready NO (alone)
Groom aided by groomsman/father NO (adjusting tie, etc.)
Groom completely dressed NO (informal) h+s
Groom with Best Man NO (informal) h+s
Groom with Groomsmen/Ushers NO (informal) h+s
Groom with Ring Bearer(s) NO (informal) h+s
Groom with his parents NO (informal) h+s
"Hanging with the guys" YES NO (informal group set)

Groom Requests:
CEREMONY SETTING PHOTOS
Church exterior (front) NO
Will there be a sign with your names on it? YES NO Displayed at: Church Hall
Organist, singers, other performers YES NO Organist Singer Other:
Mother of Bride being seated YES NO
Mother of Groom being seated YES NO

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Seated guests YES NO (when seating is nearly complete)

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SPECIAL ASPECT PHOTOS

Some can be taken prior to ceremony, if desired (and as time allows).
Wedding Rings NO on ring bearer's pillow cupped by a flower
Wedding Rings (on hands) NO
Bride's details NO Dress Veil Shoes Other:
Bouquet/Flower Arrangements NO
Candle Arrangement NO Unity Other:
Cake details (close-ups) NO (cake top, etc. Cake table is listed in reception section)
Head table details NO (glasses with champagne, bouquets on table, etc.)
Requests:
DURING CEREMONY
Subject to approval of clergy. Some poses may recreate a few key moments of the ceremony, if needed.
All poses are included unless you mark "NO".
Processional NO Wedding party coming up aisle (either alone or in pairs)
Bride + Groom looking at Clergy NO
Exchanging Vows NO (Bride + Groom looking at each other)
Exchanging Rings NO
Lighting Unity Candle NO
"First kiss" NO
Presentment of couple to guests NO
Bride + Groom recessional NO Leaving the ceremony area.
TRADITIONAL FORMAL PORTRAITS
Some may be done prior to ceremony, if desired and as time allows. Some may be done at reception also.

Others: (not wedding party or immediate family)

Bride + Groom + Clergy NO
Bride + special relative/friend NO Name:
Groom + special relative/friend NO Name:
Couple + special relative/friend NO Name:

Immediate Family:
Wedding Party + all parents
Bride + Groom + all parents
Bride + Groom + Bride's parents only
Bride + Groom + Groom's parents only
Bride + Groom + Bride's immediate family
parents + siblings
Bride + Groom + Groom's immediate family
Bride + Groom + Bride's extended family immediate family + grandparents + great grandparents
Bride + Groom + Groom's extended family (can be done at reception also)
Bride + Groom + grandparents Bride's Groom's
(can be done at reception also)
Bride + Groom + great grandparents Bride's Groom's
Wedding Party:
Flower girl alone Bride only Groom only All together
Ring Bearer alone Bride only Groom only All together
Flower girl + Ring Bearer kids alone Bride only Groom only All together
Bride + Groom + entire wedding party Formal pose Fun pose Both
Bride + Groom + Maid of Honor + Best Man
Bride + Maid of Honor + Bridesmaids
Bride + Maid of Honor
Groom + Best Man + groomsmen
Groom + Best Man
Bridal Couple Only:
Groom Bride several poses alone Requests:

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Bride + Groom several poses together

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POST CEREMONY
Receiving line at church, as guests depart? YES NO See Reception
Signing wedding license (if done at church) YES NO
Bridal couple standing/sitting in front of church YES NO
Bridal couple exiting church YES NO (walking down steps, etc.)
Bridal couple getting into car to go to reception YES NO
Car departing for reception YES NO
RECEPTION
Setting (Candids): Photography is generally paused while guests eat.
Reception Location exterior (front) YES NO
Gift Table YES NO
Wedding Cake NO (prior to cutting)
Head table + Wedding Party YES NO (wedding party seated)
Bridal couple chatting with guests YES NO (multiple candid photos)
Bride + Groom + special guests YES NO (candid or posed, your choice at the time)
Decorating the "getaway" car YES NO (if this happens & I'm aware of it)
Various candid photos NO (dancing couples, guests at tables, etc.)
Reception Events: Events are photographed as they occur.
Bride + Groom entering reception NO (coming in as they are announced)
Receiving line YES NO (if not done at church)
Best Man making toast YES NO
Bride + Groom toasting each other YES NO
Bride + Groom cutting cake NO
Bride + Groom feeding each other cake YES NO
"First Dance" - Bridal Couple NO
Bride's "Daddy Dance" YES NO
Groom + his mother dancing YES NO
Bride + groom's father dancing YES NO
Groom + bride's mother dancing YES NO
Bride's parents dancing YES NO
Groom's parents dancing YES NO
Bride's grandparents dancing YES NO
Groom's grandparents dancing YES NO
Dollar Dance YES NO (if there is one)
Throwing/Catching bouquet NO
Removing/Throwing/Catching garter YES NO
Placing garter on bouquet catcher YES NO
Bride + Groom in car for departure YES NO Taken early in evening for
Back of car as it departs YES NO better results

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