Wedding Planning

When you are choosing photography, you want to ensure that you give him a list of the photos that you desire for each portion of the ceremony and some prior to the ceremony and even afterwards at the reception. It would be best if you make a list for the photographer but also give him or her the ability to use their own creativity to take natural shots.

Some of the most popular shots taken before the ceremony include:
The bride looking into a mirror
The bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
The Wedding dress lying over a chair
The bride pinning corsage on her mother
The bride pinning boutonniere on her father
The bride's garter
The bride's veil
The Bride hugging her parents
Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
Mother of the bride fastening the bride's necklace
The bride and parents leaving for ceremony
The groom tying his tie
The groom looking into mirror
The groom pinning corsage on his mother
The groom pinning boutonniere on his father
The groom hugging his parents
The groom and parents leaving for ceremony

You can also come up with your own ideas instead of choosing from this list. Remember, the photos you desire before the ceremony may not be the same as others. You may wish to include other family members such as the ring bearer or flower girl preparing for the ceremony as well. The choices of your before the ceremony photographs should be ones that you want to help you remember this special day including all aspects that are special both the bride and groom.