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BEFORE THE “I DO'S”
Bride/bridesmaids putting on makeup
Wedding dress hanging up
Bride getting into dress
Zipping and/or buttoning of dress
Mother of the bride helping the bride
Father of the bride seeing her for the first time
The bride’s garter
The bride’s veil
Close-up of the bride’s shoes (on and o)
Bride giving corsage/boutonniere to mother/father
Bride leaving for ceremony
Groom tying tie
Groom giving corsage/boutonniere to mother/father
Groom hanging out with groomsmen
AT THE CEREMONY
Outside of ceremony site
Guests arriving to ceremony
Parents and grandparents being seated
Mothers lighting candles
Bridal party walking down the aisle
Flower girl/ring bearer walking down the aisle
Groom waiting for bride
Ceremony musicians
Ociant
Bride, just before she goes into ceremony
Bride walking down the aisle
Groom seeing bride for the first time
Back of the bride’s dress, walking down the aisle
Bride and father at the end of the aisle
The unity ceremony
Bride and groom at the altar with backs to the camera
Bride and groom saying vows
Bride and groom exchanging rings
Close-up of hands
The kiss!
The newlyweds walking up the aisle
Signing the marriage license
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Receiving line
Bride and groom leaving ceremony site
Guests throwing birdseed/blowing bubbles, etc.
Bride and groom getting in car
Bride and groom in back seat
Bride and groom looking through back window
POSED SHOTS BEFORE THE RECEPTION
Full length of bride alone
Bride with maid/matron of honor
Bride with bridesmaids
Groom with bridesmaids
Bride with parents
Bride and groom alone
Bride and groom with each set of parents
Bride and groom with each family
Bride and groom with entire wedding party
Bride and groom with flower girl/ring bearer
Groom with parents
Groom with best man
Groom with groomsmen
Bride with groomsmen
AT THE RECEPTION
Outside of reception site
Bride and groom arriving in car
Bride and groom’s entrance
Bridal party entrance
Bride and groom with guests (throughout the evening)
Centerpieces
Table setting
Bridal party table
Guest book
Place card table
Wedding cake(s)
Gift table
Décor
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The food
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Bride and groom’s first dance
Bride and father dancing
Groom and mother dancing
Guests on the dance floor
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Bride and groom feeding each other cake
Toasts
Bride throwing bouquet
Groom taking garter o bride’s leg
Groom tossing the garter
Bride and groom’s decorated car
Bride and groom driving away
OTHER MUST-HAVE SHOTS
