A list of shots for a wedding is given below. Clearly it must be adapted for the circumstances of each wedding, with shots being added or omitted as appropriate.
- Bridal preparations - usually, but not always, at the bride's home
- The bride preparing her make-up - usually using a mirror
- The bride's shoes, jewellery and other accessories
- The bride's dress being buttoned or zipped up
- The mother of the bride, maid of honour or bridesmaid adjusting the bride's veil
- The bride putting on her shoes - or being assisted in doing so
- The bride putting on ear-rings, necklace and other jewellery
- The bride putting on her garter
- The bride viewing herself in a mirror in her dressing room
- Corsage being pinned on the bride's mother
- Button-hole being pinned on the bride's father
- The bride's mother with the bride
- The bride's father with the bride
- The bride with brothers and sisters
- The bride with all the bridesmaids - if space permits
- The bride with each individual bridesmaid, and perhaps with groups of two bridesmaids
- The bride near a window, perhaps in reflective mood
- The bride descending the stairs
- The bride leaving her front door as her transport arrives
- Prior to the service or ceremony
- The groom and groomsmen
- The groom and best man
- The groom alone
- The groom with his parents
- The bride and her maid of honour or chief bridesmaid
- The bride with her parents
- The bride with her mother
- The bride with her father
- The bride kissing her father on the cheek
- The bride and bridesmaids as a group
- The bride's mother on an usher's arm
- The groom's mother on an usher's arm
- Grandparents being accompanied down the aisle
- The ushers
- During the service or ceremony
- The bridal party walking down the aisle
- The bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearer walking down the aisle
- The bride being taken down aisle by her father
- The bride's father giving away the bride
- The groom putting the ring on the bride's finger
- The bride putting the ring on the groom's finger
- The groom kissing the bride immediately after the vows - full length and closer
- The bride and groom signing the register
- The bride and groom lighting candles
- The bride and groom retiring down the aisle
- The bride and groom's hands showing rings and flowers
- The bride and groom with the priest or registrar
- Candid shots as opportunities arise
- After the service or ceremony
- The bride and groom looking back as they leave the service or ceremony
- The bride and groom greeting guests after the ceremony
- The bride and groom outside the venue surrounded by family and guests
- Confetti shot if appropriate
- The bride and groom with their bridal party
- The bride with her bridesmaids
- The bride with the groomsmen
- The groom with the bridesmaids
- The bride and groom on the steps of the church or venue
- The groom and groomsmen on the steps of the church or venue
- The bride and groom with all of the bride's family
- The bride and groom with the bride's immediate family
- The bride and groom with the bride's parents
- The bride with her parents
- The bride with her mother
- The bride with her father
- The bride and groom with all the groom's family
- The bride and groom with the groom's immediate family
- The bride and groom with the groom's parents
- The groom with his parents
- The bride and groom with both sets of parents
- The bride and groom getting into, and seated inside, their car
- Wide shot of church or site of ceremony including bridal party, guests and car.
- Between the service or ceremony and the wedding breakfast or reception
- The bride and groom alone in a suitable outdoor location
- The bridal party in an outdoor location
- The groom and best man in an outdoor location
- The groom and groomsmen outdoors
- The bride and her maid of honour or chief bridesmaid
- The bride and her bridesmaids
- At the wedding breakfast or reception
- The receiving line
- The wedding cake - before it is cut
- The guest book
- The gift table
- The seating plan
- The bride and groom's place settings
- The wedding breakfast tables prior to the arrival of the guests
- Detail of the table settings and decorations
- The wedding party toasting the bride and groom
- Candle and balloon shots
- Close-up of the bride and groom toasting each other
- Group shots of family and guests at their tables - perhaps immediately before the meal
- The speeches
- The first dance
- The bride dancing with her father
- The groom dancing with his mother
- Parents dancing
- Guests dancing
- The bride showing her rings to the bridesmaids
- General dancing shots
- The flower girl and ring bearer together
- The bride and groom cutting the cake
- The bride and groom feeding each other with cake
- The bride throwing her bouquet
- Catching the bouquet
- The groom removing the bride's garter
- The last dance
- The departure of bride and groom - perhaps kissing or waving
- The bride and groom leaving the wedding breakfast or reception
- The bridal car departing
- Candid shots as opportunities arise