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Bride having her hair styled and makeup applied
· Bride’s gown hanging on a padded hanger, spread on the bed, or draped over a chair
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Still life shots of the bride’s shoes, jewelry, something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue
· Detailed shots of the bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets
· Candid shots of the bridesmaids getting dressed
· Mother buttoning or zipping up the bride’s dress
· Mother helping the bride with one last detail, such as the veil
· Full-length shot of the bride in her gown, looking at herself in a mirror
· Bridesmaids reacting to the bride in her gown
· Father seeing the bride in her gown
· Bride with her parents and siblings
· Bride with her bridesmaids
· Groom getting ready with his father and groomsmen
· Close-up shot of the wedding bands
· Groom with his parents and siblings
· Groom with the best man
· Groom with his groomsmen
· Groomsmen putting on boutonnieres or ties
· Bride and groom separately making their way to the ceremony
The Ceremony
· Exterior and interior shots of the site before guests arrive
· Groom walking down the aisle with his mother
· Close-up of groom’s expression while waiting for the bride
· Bridal party walking down the aisle
· Both sets of grandparents walking down the aisle
· Bride and her escort waiting to walk down the aisle
· Close-up of bride just before she makes her entrance
· Bride and her escort walking down the aisle
· Groom reacting to bride walking down the aisle
· Bride’s escort giving her away
· Bride and groom at the altar or the chuppah
· Both sets of parents watching the ceremony
· Wide shot of the altar or chuppah, from the guests’ point of view
· Wide shot of the guests, from the couple’s point of view
· Special moments, such as the candle lighting and the readings
· Close-up of the bride and groom as they recite their vows
· Close-up of the bride and groom’s hands as they exchange rings
· The kiss!
· Close-up of the newlyweds immediately after the ceremony
· Bride and groom hugging family and friends
· Bride showing off her wedding ring to her bridesmaids
· Bride and groom leaving the ceremony site
Before the Reception (or Ceremony)
· Bride and groom together
· Bride with her mother
· Bride with her father
· Bride with both parents
· Bride with her entire immediate family
· Groom with his mother
· Groom with his father
· Groom with both parents
· Groom with his entire immediate family
· Bride and groom with bride’s family
· Bride and groom with groom’s family
· Bride and groom with both sets of parents
· Bride and groom with immediate family members from both sides
· Bride and groom with bridesmaids
· Bride and groom with groomsmen
· Bride and groom with flower girl and ring bearer
· Bride and groom with entire wedding party
The Reception
· Exterior and interior shots of the site before the guests arrive
· Still-life shots of place cards, menus, centerpieces, decorations, table settings, favors, and Champagne glasses
· The cake
· Hors d’oeuvres and specialty drinks
· Guests arriving and signing the guest book
· Bride and groom arriving
· Close-ups of friends and family making toasts
· Bride and groom sipping Champagne at their table
· Bride and groom speaking with guests
· Bride and groom’s first dance
· Bride dancing with her father
· Groom dancing with his mother
· Parents and grandparents dancing
· Wedding party dancing
· Musicians, deejay, and/or entertainers performing
· Guests dancing
· Bride and groom dancing with the bridal party
· Bride and groom cutting the cake
· Bouquet toss
· Newlyweds’ vehicle
· Bride and groom leaving the reception
