500 Wedding Ideas

What are wedding photos that you absolutely must have?

I read a list in a magazine, and now cannot find that list. Does anyone have a suggestion(s).

Public Comments

1. The ones that saw that you are getting married!
2. It is a must of the bride and grrom. Then the wedding party. Then the family on both sides. Of course your parents and his. The cutting of the cake, and the drinking of the glass. Also throwing the brides bq. and the groom tossing the garder. Also get one of the car that you are leaving in. Those are the ones you will treasure the most. The one of the bride getting her hair done and getting dressed. My daughter just got married in November of 2006. We didn't get one of her and the groom. She loves the pictures that we took. We also vedio tapped the wedding and reception. You will look back on them from time to time. I still do after 20 years. I had a double wedding with my sister. So I have something very special.
3. Here is a list I saved. It seems very detailed. http://weddings.about.com/od/photographer/a/Photogchecklist.htm
4. These would no doubt be a the top of my list. 1.Bride and father walking down aisle 2.Giving of wedding rings 3.First kiss as married couple 4. Bride and Groom with parents, grandparents, and people involved in wedding i.e Bridesmaids and Groomsmen 5. Reception pics a. Wedding cake- cutting and feeding each other b. the toast c. First dance together I have always liked photographnig the newlyweds hands showing off their rings on Bible or Marraige certificate
5. Must haves: Possed: Bride and groom Bride alone Groom alone with Brides parents with Grooms parents with Brides family with Brides family minus any husbands or wives of siblings with Grooms family with Grooms family minus any husband or wives of siblings with entire wedding party with female wedding party with male wedding party with any children in wedding party with any special grandparents, godparents, etc. if siblings of B & G are married and/or have children, with them and their family. Bride and Groom possing with a kiss. (I have this one framed in my living room, everyone thinks its sooo beautiful). In Ceremony: Walking down the isle Being handed over to Groom Declaring vows Exchanging rings and any other items you may be sharing First kiss Offering of flowers to Virgin Mary (if religious) Announced husband and wife Walking out of the altar In reception: Walking in to reception hall cutting cake feeding each other cake toast greetings guests Speech (if any) In dance: First dance Dance with parents Any traditional dances (dollar dance, etc) Tossing of the bouquet removal of the garter tossing of the garter Dancing and having fun at your wedding. Keep a list with you or give it to someone that will make sure these pictures have been taken.
6. the groom alone the bride alone the bride and groom together the bride and cheif bride's maid the bride and little bride and page boy the bride and hr family the groom and best man the groom and groom's men the groom and page boy groom and family others can then follow
7. Bride and groom Bride by herself with her bouquet Bride and groom with brides parents Bride and groom with groomsparents Bride and groom with both sets of parents (including step parents) Bride and bridesmaids Groom and groomsmen Bride and groom with entire wedding party picture of just bride and grooms hands laying on top of each other showing the rings picture of bride and groom holding the marriage certificate picture of feeding the cake to each other at the reception Bride and groom kissing Flower girl and Ring bearer Flower girl and ring bearer with bride and groom Maid of Honor, Bride and flower girl Groom, Best man, and ring bearer This list can be endless, but I think these are the must haves!!
8. Must-Have Photo Checklist Getting Ready Bridal party getting hair and make up done Bride getting dressed Mom helping the bride get dressed (buttoning buttons, putting on veil...) Bride looking into the mirror Bride all ready to go Bride leaving her house Details of bride's clothing Groom getting ready with his groomsmen (tying bowtie, putting on boutonniere) Groom and his father Groom all ready to go Wedding rings with the invitation The Ceremony Bride getting out of the limo Guests arriving at the site Groom waiting for the bride The processional Bride and groom at the alter Bride and groom holding hands (close up of hands) View of the wedding party at the alter or canopy from the back Bride and groom exchanging vows Bride and groom exchanging rings The first kiss Bride and groom being announced to the guests The recessional Bride and groom leaving ceremony site Formal Pictures (before the ceremony or during the cocktail hour) Bride looking at her bouquet Bride with her mother Bride with her father Bride individually with each bridesmaid/flower girl/ring bearer Bride with all of her bridesmaids/flower girl(s)/ring bearer(s) Bride with her entire family Groom with his mother Groom with his father Groom individually with each groomsman/flowergirl/ringbearer Groom with all of his groomsmen/flower girl(s)/ring bearer(s) Groom with his entire family Groom with the bride's father Bride and groom Bride and groom with each family and then everyone together Bride and groom and the entire wedding party Bride and groom signing the marriage certificate The Reception The reception site before the guests arrive Shots of decoration details (place cards, table settings, champagne glasses) Buffet table, if applicable Entrance of newlyweds Receiving line Guests signing the guestbook Each toast Bride and groom at head table First dance Bride dancing with her father Groom dancing with his mother Lots and lots of candids Special family portraits to use as gifts Shots of groups from specific parts of your life (first neighborhood, high school, college, relatives) Musicians Cake table Newlyweds cutting (and feeding each other) the cake Dessert table, if applicable Bouquet toss Garter toss Bride and groom waving from getaway car
9. I think its really important to get pictures of all the little things... The bride getting ready Shots of the groom getting ready the reception and ceremony location prior to the event starting Detail shots of the small details...place cards, center pieces, table settings For me its pretty much a give-in the photographer will take shots of family ceremony etc...but some times they miss the little things, the things we spend so much time stressing over trying to get them just right... and those tend to be the things we wish we could look back on.
10. Of course, go with all of the above mentioned traditional photos! Also, I've seen ones that are taken from above and the bride is sitting on a marble floor with her dress spread out and the groom is knealing on the train of the dress and kissing the bride's hand. Also, if they can do ones that are black & white and color in the same picture...have them take one of everyone on the dance floor at the reception, but with you and the groom being the only ones in color in the picture. Sorry I'm not much help, but these two are some ideas that I love.
11. get some in black and white they are timeless and classic