This is a long one! Grab a drink and a snack for this ride!

Being a Bride or a Groom, you may experience stress on your wedding day. I am here to lend a helping hand in your journey and, hopefully, in the journey of fellow photographers to capture the most during this important day!

The Wedding Dress (in full and with close detail shots: front + back)

Bride's Shoes (entire side and overhead view and with closeups)
Bride's shoes & Dress (in full and with close shots)
Bride's Accessories (bracelets/earrings/necklace)
Wedding Rings (bring a macro lens and a mirror/glass to make it creative)
Invitation & Vows (if written)
Florals (bouquet & boutonniere with closeups and overall shot)
Bride's perfume of the day
A combination shot of rings/invite/florals/shoes/accessories (get creative, overhead shots look stunning a lot of the time)
Group photo of Bridesmaid's dresses
Mother of the bride outfit
Candid shots of the Bride, bridesmaids and family getting ready (hair & makeup is done)
Bride putting on jewellery (use the mirror for the photos)
Bride looking at her wedding gown (wide shot and a closeup of her hands)
Individual pictures of bridesmaids and parents, if present
Bride putting on the gown (wide shot and a closeup on the back of the Dress as it is being tied on)
Bride putting on shoes
Parents/family/bridesmaids seeing Bride for the first time

Shot of groom's tux

Groom's shoes
Groom's accessories (handkerchief, socks, tie/bow, cufflinks, watch and others)
Groom's perfume of the day
A creative shot with all items (try to have it overhead to match their partner's photo)
Groom with groomsmen celebrating (with a drink, games or food)
Candid of groom interacting with groomsmen/family
The groom puts on his tux, and the groomsmen assist him with details like the cufflinks or centring his tie
Headshots of all groomsmen and parents, if present
Group shot with the groom with groomsmen (use negative space to position them or have them pick him up for fun)

Ceremony venue shot to show the aisle (inside and outside)

Ceremony Arch shot
Detail shots of ceremony décor
Portrait of flower girls and ring bearers if present
Guests arriving
Groomsmen procession
Groom with parent (if present)
Ring Bearer
Bridesmaids
Flower Girl
Reactions of Groom
The Bride enters with her parents (if present)
Groom's reaction to seeing his partner for the first time
Bride walking down
Parents handing over Bride to Groom
Photo of Bride and Groom jointed at the altar (wide shot at the back, mid and close up of the couple and their hands)
Reaction shots of parents, family and guests
Portrait of Bride (over groom's shoulder)
Picture of Groom (over Bride's shoulder)
Photo of Groomsmen (mid and wide shot)
Photo of Bridesmaids (mid and wide shot)
Reading Vows (reactions from each one and their families, stand by the officiant to get their direct reactions and get creative with your angles)
An aisle view of the couple as they read vows
Ring Bearer provides rings
Ring exchange (position yourself in the aisle or over the shoulder of the person giving a ring to their partner, capture a closeup and a mid shot of the exchange)
Wide shot of the ring exchange
Paperwork being signed by the Bride, groom, both witnesses and officiant
Bride and Groom seal the deal with a kiss on the aisle
Walking down the aisle (consider doing an extra kiss halfway down)
Bride and Groom exit and get ready for a congratulatory lineup
Capture guests congratulating the newlyweds

Here are the combos I usually use (feel free to make modifications as every family is different)

Bride and Groom with Bride's Family
Bride with her family
Groom with Bride's Family
Bride with only mom
Bride with only dad
Bride with each sibling
Bride with all siblings
Bride with only parents
Bride with both moms
Bride with both dads
Bride with Groom's Siblings
Bride with uncles and aunties
Bride and Groom with uncles and aunties
Bride with grandparents
Bride and groom with grandparents
Bride with mom and grandma (generation photo if you would like)
Bride and Groom with both of their immediate families
Groom with his family
Bride with Groom's Family
Groom with only mom
Groom with only dad
Groom with each sibling
Groom with all siblings
Groom with only parents
Groom with both moms
Groom with both dads
Groom with Bride's Siblings
Bride and Groom with their parents
Bride and Groom with siblings (families can leave and join the cocktail hour and relax)
Bride with Bridesmaids
Bride with each Bridesmaid
Bride with Groomsmen
Groom with Groomsmen
Groom with each Groomsmen
Groom with Bridesmaids
Solo photos of each Bridesmaid
Solo photos of each Groomsmen (bridal party can leave to tend to guests if they would like)
Solo photos of the Bride (wide shot, mid and close up of bouquet, accessories, gown, shoes, makeup, hair, back of Dress, and ring)
Solo Photos of Groom (wide shot, mid and close up of boutonniere, accessories, tux, shoes, and ring)
Photos of both Groom and Bride

Candid shots of guests interacting

Table décor
Venue wide shot
Signing table
Signs welcoming guests
Seating Chart
Guests looking at the seating chart
Guests signing the guest book
Head Table set up
Bride and Groom making an entrance (tip: consider having your first dance with your entrance if you are under a time constraint with your photographer)
MC introductions
Photos of the Bride & Groom at each table (good to do it before dinner so you don't have messy tables in the pictures)
Wedding games (typically after dinner)
Cake Cutting
Bouquet Toss
Garter Toss
First Dance
Parent dance (either together or with separate songs)
Sunset Photos (see if you have time to do some romantic sunset photos while the dancefloor is getting warmed up for you)
Dance Party and Mingling

Phew, you did it! You are hitched!

Always remember to chat with your photographer about your must-haves and the critical moments you want to capture! Your photographer should support, honour and collaborate with your ideas! It is your wedding day, after all! It's a BIG deal!

Have water with you, always and all-day

Have someone be your designated carry-on person for your belongings/documents
Have backup slippers/shoes
Bring oil blotting paper for touch up
Extra Bobby pins and pins for accidents
Bring your perfume/wet wipes to freshen up
Tide spot treatment brush for any accidents
Band-Aid for those blisters from new shoes
Mints
And most importantly, breathe! Always account for a 30 min delay on your wedding day! Things happen, and carry on with your wedding!