I do not shoot weddings It is one of only two or three things that I will not shoot. This is a personal decision based on pain and suffering that people incur during the divorce process which occurs with over 80% of all marriages in the US. I apologize if anyone finds that upsetting or cold, but that is my own personal belief. With that out of the way I would recommend that you try and get the following shots: Before the ceremony: Bride with her Father Bride with her Mother Bride with both parents. Bride preparing (getting dressed) Bride Alone In the church or during a private moment as a non-traditional portrait Groom Alone Same as above. Groom with each parent and both parents (same as bride stuff) During the ceremony: (Check with priest, minister etc. as to what is acceptable) Brides maids, flower girls, ring bearers etc. coming down the aisle Bride coming down the aisle (on both of these try to position yourself so that you are not shooting all the people in the church, just the key players) Father giving daughter away Shot of entire wedding party on the alter. Shot of the You may kiss the bride part. Shots of the couple leaving the alter Shots of bridal party leaving the alter. Shots to be staged after the ceremony and before leaving the church: Hand shot of the rings being placed on each others hands Bride and groom on the alter facing each other. Groom lifting brides vale (if she is wearing one). Couple kneeling, praying, or having sex on the alter (oops scratch the last one). Shots after leaving the church and before the reception: (It is up to you to a suitable location. I would recommend that you find a park of some sort that is between the church and the reception place that offers a beautiful backdrop and allows you to shoot in open shade). Group Shots: Entire wedding party Bride with Brides maids Groom with best man and ushers Ring bearer and flower girl Ring Bearer and flower girl with coupleBride and Groom with both sets of parents Bride with her parents Bride with his parents Groom with his parents Groom with her parents Bride and Groom with both sets of parents Brides maids alone Best man and ushers alone. Brides maids and male counterparts without the couple At the reception: Couple arriving First dance Cake cutting ceremony Garter throwing Bouquet throwing A lot of candid shots of all the key players Any special requests. I have probably missed some shots, but I hope this helps