Here's something I picked up at an overseas forum. Not of much use to me since I not wedding photographer main or backup. It looks like a very concise guide, wedding shooters pls add in stuff. :thumbsup:
"WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CHECKLIST
Here are a number of suggestions for pictures. Please check those you would like taken, and please fill in any special requests you may have. This list helps guide the photographer while taking pictures.
BRIDAL PREPARATIONS
Bride putting on finishing touches
Placing garter on bride's leg
Bride helping attendants
Bride pinning corsage on mother
Bride pinning boutonniere on father
Flower girl handing bouquet to bride
Mother adjusting bride's veil
Mother and bride
Family and bride
Father and bride
Leaving the house
Arriving at the church
PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY
Groom and groomsmen
Groom and best man checking watches
Groom adjusting best man's boutonniere
Best man adjusting groom's tie
Groomsmen dragging groom into church
Groom's mother on usher's arm
Bride's mother on usher's arm
Bride and bridesmaids in vestibule
Bride and father in vestibule
DURING THE CEREMONY
Groom and groomsmen at head of aisle
Flower girl and ring bearer
Bridesmaids walking up aisle
Bride and father starting up the aisle
Father giving away bride
Exchange of vows
Exchange of rings
Time exposure of church and guests
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FORMAL PORTRAITS AT ALTAR
Entire wedding party
Bride and groom and parents
Bride and groom with flower girl and ring bearer
Bride and groom
Couple kissing
Bride alone
AFTER THE CEREMONY
Signing of marriage license
Bride and groom leaving church
Receiving line outside of church
Outdoor or mood shots in and around church
Suggested location for outdoor shots
Wedding party getting into cars
Bride and groom seated in car
AT THE RECEPTION
Bride and groom arriving
Receiving line
Guests signing book
Cake before it is cut
The head table
Best man toasting wedding couple
Wedding party toasting bride and groom
Closeup of bride and groom toasting
Closeup of couple's hands with rings
First dance of bride and groom
Bride dancing with father
Groom dancing with mother
General dancing shots
Candids of wedding party
Guests
Special group or family pictures
Couple cutting cake and feeding each other
Bride tossing bouquet
Woman catching bouquet
Groom removing and tossing bride's garter
Man catching garter
Bride and groom leaving
Hope that helps
Jeri"