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EDITOR’S NOTE

“Feel CONFIDENT as you pick up your camera


and document LOVE.”

There’s something I want to get off my chest: this project made me nervous.
And whenever I get nervous, I’m tempted to wrap myself in a blanket and eat
burritos in the dark. I was nervous because whenever someone puts together a list,
it’s easy to assume it’s somehow complete, all-inclusive. That’s why I’ve shied away
from sharing this list in the past. Because people will find omissions, flaws, and
inconsistencies in my approach. Oh! The! Mistakes! I’ll be cited for.

So what I need to say is the following:

+ There might be typos (I can’t type as fast as I think)


+ I might have forgotten things from this shot list
(although I tried my hardest to be thorough!)
+ If you hate my approach, you can eat burritos with me in the dark

This Wedding Day Shot List is in no way a complete guide to shooting a wedding.
At all. What we do as artists cannot be summed up in a series of boxes to check…
I know this. However, when I started shooting weddings, I felt like I was always
missing something. I’d leave a wedding and agonize over the things I overlooked. So
I made a list for myself. This list was merely meant to serve as a foundation…every
wedding is entirely unique, but if I documented the basics with confidence, it freed
me to be creative and push my artistic comfortability. That’s what this list is
comprised of: the basics.

I realized I couldn’t be creative when I was constantly worrying about the things I
might’ve missed. Once I set a rhythm, I was free to move and shoot to my heart’s
delight. Over time, I learned to quickly shoot the basics and get on with being
creative. So that’s what I hope this list helps with. Encouraging you to find freedom
and artistic empowerment.

I can’t wait to see what you create,

PHOTO CREDIT: BRANDON KIDD

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TAKE A PEEK
“When you FREE yourself from the FEAR
of failure ,CREATIVITY freely flows ”

You can follow along with this shot list by viewing a gallery of images from
actual weddings I’ve photographed. The gallery helps outline the shot list,
approach, and additional photos I shoot along the way.

http://galleries.jasminestar.com/weddingdayshotlist

PASSWORD: star

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Time Check
30 minutes for details
30 minutes for candids
B R I D E P R E PA R AT I O N /

When I arrive on a wedding day, the first thing I do is say hello to the bride. The bride is usually getting her hair and makeup done at this time, so I
walk to where she’s sitting, and give her a hug (I’m a hugger…hugs aren’t necessary, but they’re extra awesome). I then say the following: “I know
you’re very busy at the moment, so I want to make this as easy as possible for you. In fact, I don’t want you to think of me while you’re getting ready,
so just sit back and relax. The only thing I need from you is to point out someone who’ll help me assemble everything you want photographed.
Things I need are the wedding dress, shoes, jewelry, invitations, garter, and anything else you want documented. As long as you know I’m getting the
help I need, you can sit back and sip on champagne knowing you’re well taken care of!”

At this point, the bride usually refers me to her maid of honor. After meeting the maid of honor, I ask for help in gathering all the details for me.
I do this because I don’t want to waste precious time digging through personal items of the bride when her friend can do that for me. As she’s
gathering details, I set out documenting everything in a timely manner.

+ WEDDING DRESS

Vertical from waist to top of dress


Horizontal from waist to top of dress
Vertical from top to bottom
Horizontal from top to bottom
Vertical of dress bodice
Vertical of dress beading or detailing
Vertical of personalized hanger
Horizontal of personalized hanger

Details + SHOES

Vertical of shoes, top to bottom


Horizontal of shoes, top to bottom
Vertical of shoes, top to bottom with space above and below shoes
Horizontal of shoes, top to bottom with space above and below shoes
Detail photo of shoe embellishments (diamonds, heels, bow on front, etc.)

+ JEWELRY

Earrings
Vertical, up close
Horizontal, up close
Bracelets
Vertical, up close
Horizontal, up close
Necklace
Vertical, up close
Horizontal, up close
Earrings, Bracelets, and Necklace together
Vertical
Horizontal
Sentimental Jewelry (gift from mom, grandmother’s ring, etc.)

+ GARTER

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+ PERFUME

+ VEIL

+ INVITATIONS

Entire Invitation Suite


Vertical
Horizontal
Wedding Invite, Envelope and RSVP Card

Details Vertical, up close


Horizontal, up close
Wedding Invite
Vertical, up close
Horizontal, up close

+ WEDDING RINGS
Engraving on inside of ring
Vertical, up close of rings
Horizontal, up close of rings
Vertical, up close of rings on invitation or sentimental item
Horizontal, up close of rings on invitation or sentimental item

+ WEDDING GIFT FROM THE GROOM

+ NOTE FROM THE GROOM

+ HAND WRITTEN VOWS

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+ BRIDE GETTING HER HAIR DONE

Vertical of bride from the waist up


Vertical of bride from shoulders up
Horizontal of bride from the waist up
Horizontal of bride from the shoulders up
Vertical close up of the finished hairstyle

+ BRIDE GETTING HER MAKEUP DONE

Vertical of makeup details (eye shadows, brushes, lipsticks, etc.)


Horizontal of makeup details
Vertical of bride from the waist up
Vertical of bride from shoulders up
Horizontal of bride from the waist up
Horizontal of bride from the shoulders up

+ CANDID PHOTOS OF BRIDESMAIDS GETTING READY

+ BRIDE MINGLING WITH HER BRIDESMAIDS

Toasts

Candid
Giving gifts
Group photo of bridesmaids in matching robes

Moments + BRIDE LOOKING AT WEDDING DRESS

+ BRIDESMAIDS PREPARING DRESS FOR BRIDE TO GET DRESSED

+ MOM LOOKING AT BRIDE AS SHE DRESSES

+ BRIDESMAIDS HELPING BRIDE GET DRESSED

Vertical of bride from the waist up


Vertical of bride from head to toe
Horizontal of bride surrounded by bridesmaids from the waist up
Horizontal of bride surrounded by bridesmaids from head to toe

+ BRIDE LOOKING AT BRIDESMAIDS AS SHE DRESSES

+ BRIDESMAIDS LOOKING AT BRIDE

+ MOM (OR MAID OF HONOR) HELPING BRIDE WITH HER JEWELRY

Vertical of mom and bride


Horizontal of mom and bride
Close up of jewelry as it’s being put on
Mom and bride both looking at the camera for a portrait

+ BRIDE OPENING GIFT FROM THE GROOM

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Time Check
15 minutes for details
30 minutes for candids

G RO O M P R E PA R AT I O N /

When it comes to photographing the groom as he prepares for the wedding day, I maintain less is more. Whereas the bride and her bridesmaids
enjoy being in front of the camera, the groom and his groomsmen prefer to be undisturbed for as long as possible. In light of this, I prefer to work
quickly, get the shots I need, then allow lots of time and space for guys to be guys (which usually yields the best candid photos!).

+ SUIT JACKET ON HANGER

Vertical
Horizontal

+ PERSONALIZED TAILORED ASPECTS TO THE SUIT

Inscription of wedding date


Groom’s initials

+ TIE

Details + CUFF LINKS

+ HANDKERCHIEF

+ SHOES

+ WATCH

+ WEDDING GIFT FROM THE BRIDE

+ NOTE FROM THE BRIDE

+ HANDWRITTEN VOWS

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+ GROOM HANGING OUT WITH GROOMSMEN

Vertical of groom alone


Vertical of individual groomsmen
Horizontal of groom and groomsmen, waist up
Horizontal of groom and groomsmen, head to toe

+ GROOM DRINKING/TOASTING WITH GROOMSMEN (IF APPLICABLE)

Candid
+ GROOM COMBING HIS HAIR

+ GROOM TYING HIS TIE

Moments Vertical, shoulders up


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal shoulders up
Horizontal, waist up
Horizontal, up close of hands tying tie

+ GROOM PUTTING ON HIS JACKET

+ GROOM ADJUSTING IN THE MIRROR

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Time Check
10 minutes for bridesmaids
10 minutes for groomsmen
B R I DA L PA RT Y / 10 minutes for group photos

One of my favorite parts of the wedding day is when the bride and groom are surrounded by their closest friends. Their truest selves are revealed, and
it’s the perfect opportunity to capture their love as a reflection of those who surround them. I work quickly to ensure everyone has a fun time, but I
work closely with my second photographer to ensure we capture a mix of portraits and candids to diversify the wedding day portfolio.

+ BRIDE WITH EACH BRIDESMAID

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Vertical, waist up of bride and bridesmaid hugging, looking at each other,
or laughing

BRIDESMAIDS + BRIDE WITH FLOWER GIRLS

Vertical, head to toe looking at camera

Details


Vertical, head to toe with bride talking with flower girls
Horizontal, bride squatting to be same height of flower girls
Horizontal, flower girls in foreground

+ BRIDE WITH ALL BRIDESMAIDS

Horizontal, head to toe, bride in center with bridesmaids on both sides of her
Vertical, head to toe, bride in center with bridesmaids on both sides of her
Horizontal, waist up, bride in center with bridesmaids on both sides of her, leaning in
Horizontal, head to toe, editorial style posing
Vertical, bride and bridesmaids walking toward camera, looking at each other

+ FLOWER GIRLS

Vertical, head to toe


Horizontal, head to toe

+ CANDID PHOTOS

Bridesmaids talking with each other


Bridesmaids holding bouquets
Vertical
Horizontal
Bridesmaids’ details
Purses
Handkerchiefs
Hairpins
Jewelry
Shoes

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+ GROOM WITH EACH GROOMSMAN

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up

+ GROOM WITH RING BEARERS

Vertical, head to toe looking at camera


GROOMSMEN
Vertical, head to toe with groom talking with ring bearers
Horizontal, groom squatting to be same height of ring bearers

Details + GROOM WITH ALL GROOMSMEN

Horizontal, head to toe, groom in center with groomsmen on both sides of him
Vertical, head to toe, groom in center with groomsmen on both sides of him
Horizontal, head to toe, editorial style posing
Vertical, groom and groomsmen walking toward camera, looking at each other

+ RING BEARERS

Vertical, head to toe


Horizontal, head to toe

+ CANDID PHOTOS

Groomsmen talking with each other


Boutonnière
Matching socks/watches/flasks/etc.

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+ STANDARD PORTRAIT

Bride and groom centered, with bridesmaids on one side, groomsmen on the other

GROUP PHOTOS + EDITORIAL PORTRAIT

Bridal party mixed around bride and groom, staggered arrangement,


Details angular body formation

+ CASUAL PORTRAIT

Bridal party walks with bride and groom toward camera, looking at each other

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Time Check
15 minutes for bride’s side
15 minutes for groom’s side
FA M I LY P H O T O S /

Let’s face it: family photos on a wedding day are likely the least favorite and the most stressful…but they are also some of the most special photos for
clients. During my worst moments, I think of how important these particular photos will be in a few years. Heck, in a few days. When I photographed
Ryan and Katelyn’s wedding, Ryan carefully escorted his mom from her wheelchair when it was time to take a photo together. She couldn’t stand for
long, so within a few seconds, I was finished. Ryan danced an abbreviated mother/son dance later that night during the reception and I captured the
tears that ran down his face. Three days later I received an email that Ryan’s mother lost her battle with breast cancer. I expedited the processing of
the wedding images, so Ryan could use the photos at her funeral. All of this reminded me that family photos aren’t just special, they’re priceless.

+ BRIDE WITH PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Vertical, head to toe


Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE WITH PARENTS

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

Bride’s + BRIDE WITH SIBLINGS

Side
Vertical, head to toe
Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, waist up

+ BRIDE WITH MOM

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE WITH DAD

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE WITH GRANDPARENTS

Vertical, head to toe


Horizontal, head to toe

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+ GROOM WITH PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Vertical, head to toe


Horizontal, head to toe

+ GROOM WITH PARENTS

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ GROOM WITH SIBLINGS

Groom’s Vertical, head to toe

Side
Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, waist up

+ GROOM WITH MOM

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ GROOM WITH DAD

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

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+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S EXTENDED FAMILY

Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Horizontal, head to toe


Horizontal, waist up
Vertical, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S PARENTS



Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, waist up
Vertical, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S SIBLINGS


FA M I LY P H O T O S
Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, waist up

Bride Vertical, head to toe

and + BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S PARENTS, GROOM’S PARENTS, AND ALL SIBLINGS

Groom Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH BRIDE’S PARENTS AND GROOM’S PARENTS

Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH GROOM’S EXTENDED FAMILY



Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH GROOM’S GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH GROOM’S PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

Horizontal, head to toe


Horizontal, waist up
Vertical, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH GROOM’S PARENTS

Horizontal, head to toe


Horizontal, waist up
Vertical, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WITH GROOM’S SIBLINGS

Horizontal, head to toe


Horizontal, waist up
Vertical, head to toe

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Time Check
10 minutes for portraits
10 minutes for candids
BRIDE AND GROOM PHOTOS / 10 minutes for editorial

The defining moment for photographers on a wedding day is the ability to create photos we’re proud of, photos we’ve dreamt of in our minds and can’t
wait to bring to life. However, I’ve documented weddings where I had an hour alone with the couple…and other weddings when I had 20 minutes
alone with the couple. Regardless of the time disparity, it’s important for me to have a mental outline of photos before I even press the shutter.
The more time I have, the more creative I can be, but this is a foundation I lay to ensure my clients have a strong representation of their first day as
husband and wife.

+ BRIDE BY HERSELF

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE HOLDING BOUQUET

Vertical of bouquet in her hands


Horizontal of bouquet in her hands

+ GROOM BY HIMSELF

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, waist up

Portrait + GROOM’S BOUTONNIÈRE

Vertical
Horizontal

+ BRIDE AND GROOM LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE CAMERA IN AN INDOOR/


URBAN AREA

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE CAMERA IN AN OUTDOOR/


NATURE AREA

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

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+ BRIDE AND GROOM LOOKING AT EACH OTHER WITH FACES CLOSE TOGETHER

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM WALKING TOWARD CAMERA WHILE HOLDING HANDS

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

Candid
+ BRIDE AND GROOM WALKING AWAY FROM THE CAMERA WHILE HOLDING HANDS

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, waist up
Horizontal, head to toe

+ BRIDE AND GROOM HUGGING EACH OTHER TIGHTLY

Vertical of groom looking at bride


Vertical of bride looking at groom
Very close photo of bride and groom with their foreheads pressed together

+ BRIDE AND GROOM AS A SMALL PART OF A WIDE LANDSCAPE PHOTO

Horizontal

+ BRIDE STANDS TWO FEET IN FRONT OF GROOM, TO THE SIDE



Vertical, head to toe
Horizontal, head to toe

Editorial + BRIDE STANDS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH GROOM,


LEANING HER HEAD ON HIS SHOULDER

Vertical, head to toe

+ BRIDE LEADS GROOM TOWARD THE CAMERA IN A PLAYFUL WAY



Horizontal

+ GROOM NUZZLES HIS FACE INTO BRIDE’S CHEEK

Vertical

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Time Check
10 minutes for details
30 minutes for ceremony
CEREMONY /

My adrenaline pumps the fastest during the ceremony. It’s the sometimes tenuous pinnacle of a year’s worth of planning, a series of singular
moments (umm, no, the bride and groom cannot replicate their First Kiss!), and a lot of stress. It’s my job to stay calm and focused, setting the
foundation for quickly documenting the details, then pouring my energy to shooting the ceremony in a photojournalistic way.

+ WEDDING PROGRAMS

+ USHER HOLDING WEDDING PROGRAMS

+ WEDDING SIGNAGE

+ CEREMONY LOCATION ( ALTER/CHUPPAH/ARCHWAY/MANDAP/ETC.)

Vertical
Horizontal

+ CULTURAL OR RELIGIOUS DETAILS ( BIBLE/TORAH/WINE/CANDLES/ETC.)

Details
AT CEREMONY LOCATION

+ FLORAL DECOR

On/around ceremony location


Aisle decor

+ FULL OVERVIEW PHOTO OF CEREMONY LOCATION ( TAKEN FROM END OF AISLE)

Vertical
Horizontal

+ HALF OVERVIEW PHOTO OF CEREMONY LOCATION ( TAKEN FROM END OF AISLE)

Vertical
Horizontal

+ GUESTS MINGLING AND/OR SEATED WAITING FOR START OF CEREMONY

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+ PROCESSIONAL

Grandparents
Parents
Bridal Party

+ FATHER WALKING BRIDE DOWN THE AISLE

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to waist

+ REACTION OF GROOM SEEING BRIDE WALK DOWN THE AISLE

+ FATHER GIVING AWAY THE BRIDE



Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, head to waist

+ BRIDE AND GROOM FACING EACH OTHER ( TAKEN FROM MIDDLE OF AISLE)

Vertical
Horizontal

+ BRIDE LOOKING AT GROOM


Ceremony Vertical
Horizontal

+ GROOM LOOKING AT BRIDE



Vertical
Horizontal

+ FULL OVERVIEW PHOTO OF CEREMONY LOCATION ( TAKEN FROM END OF AISLE)

Vertical
Horizontal

+ HALF OVERVIEW PHOTO OF CEREMONY LOCATION (TAKEN FROM MIDDLE OF AISLE)



Vertical
Horizontal

+ BRIDE’S PARENTS

+ GROOM’S PARENTS

+ GROOMSMEN STANDING NEXT TO BRIDE AND GROOM

+ BRIDESMAIDS STANDING NEXT TO BRIDE AND GROOM

+ GUEST READERS/SPEAKERS

+ RELIGIOUS OR CULTURAL MOMENTS

+ FIRST KISS

+ RECESSIONAL

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Time Check
10 minutes for details
10 minutes for candids
C O C K TA I L H O U R /

Every wedding day is different, but the majority of my clients opt to see each other before the ceremony (which I love and am extremely thankful for).
In light of this, it gives me the opportunity to document the cocktail hour when otherwise it would be missed if I had to shoot after the ceremony for
a prolonged period of time. I’ve discovered this time of day is perfect for candid photos and natural documentation of guests mingling, having a
great time.

+ PLATES OF HORS D’OEUVRES

+ BAR SIGNAGE

+ BAR MENU

+ BRIDE’S SPECIALTY DRINK

+ GROOM’S SPECIALTY DRINK

+ DRINK STIRRERS

Details
+ PERSONALIZED NAPKINS

+ COCKTAIL HOUR FLORAL DECOR

High top tables with centerpieces


Floral decor on/by bar
Cocktail hour lounge furniture

+ GUEST SEATING ASSIGNMENTS

Seating cards
Seating signage

+ GUEST SIGN-IN BOOK

+ OVERVIEW PHOTO OF COCKTAIL HOUR (LOCATION PERMITTING)

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+ BRIDE AND GROOM MINGLING WITH GUESTS (CANDID)

+ PARENTS OF THE BRIDE MINGLING WITH GUESTS (CANDID)

+ PARENTS OF THE GROOM MINGLING WITH GUESTS (CANDID)

Guests + BRIDAL PARTY MINGLING (CANDID)

+ GROUP PHOTOS ( POSED)

Guests as couples (husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend)


Groups of friends

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Time Check
20 minutes for details 5 minutes first dance
15 minutes for speeches/toasts 5 minutes cake cutting
10 minutes for grand entrance 5 minutes bouquet toss
10 minutes formal dances 5 minutes garter toss
(father/daughter, mother/son)

RECEPTION /

Most of the planning a bride does is for the wedding reception. The food they’ll eat, the music they’ll dance to, the cake they’ll cut…all of these details
need to be documented, because after the flowers wilt and the champagne disappears, photos are the only things that remain. In light of this, I
educate clients on the time I need to carefully document details prior to guests entering the reception location. The rest of the evening will be spent
enjoying the fruit of my clients’ labor, so I simply focus on documenting photos that embody the overall experience of the night. This portion of the
list outlines the planned photos from the reception, but intentionally omits listing party/dancing as part of it. Because, well, dancing is dancing,
and during this time of the night, I simply shoot from the heart. And dance a little, too. There aren’t any rules, just photograph people having a great
time and you’ll be covered.

+ OVERVIEW OF RECEPTION (TAKE FROM CORNER OF THE ROOM)

Horizontal

+ TABLESCAPE

Vertical, floor to top of centerpiece


Vertical, tabletop to top of centerpiece
Horizontal, floor to top of centerpiece
Horizontal, tabletop to top of centerpiece

+ CENTERPIECE

Details

Vertical, tabletop to top of centerpiece
Horizontal, tabletop to top of centerpiece
Vertical, details of flowers in centerpiece

+ MENU

+ PLATE, CHARGER, AND CUTLERY

+ GUEST THANK YOU GIFTS AT EACH PLATE

+ SWEETHEART/HEADTABLE

Vertical, floor to top of centerpiece


Vertical, tabletop to top of centerpiece
Horizontal, floor to top of centerpiece
Horizontal, tabletop to top of centerpiece

+ SWEETHEART/HEAD TABLE DETAILS

Champagne flutes
Table seats name cards (this is the first time the bride will use her married last name)
Floral decor specific to bride and groom
Bride and groom chair decor (usually “Mr. and Mrs.” signage)

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+ DESSERT BAR

Vertical, floor to top of desserts


Vertical, tabletop to top of desserts
Vertical, close up of various desserts
Horizontal, floor to top of desserts
Horizontal, tabletop to top of desserts

+ CAKE

Vertical, cake topper


Vertical, serving cake cutter and knife
Vertical, floor to top of cake topper

Details
Vertical, tabletop to top of topper
Vertical, close up of cake, base to topper
Horizontal, floor to top of topper
Horizontal, tabletop to top of topper
Horizontal, close up of cake, base to topper

+ GROOM’S CAKE

+ BAR SIGNAGE

+ BAR DECOR

+ LOUNGE FURNITURE

+ PERSONALIZED DANCE FLOOR

+ PERSONALIZED LIGHTING ACCENTS (OF BRIDE AND GROOM’S NAME)

+ GRAND ENTRANCE

Processional of Bridal Party


Entrance of Bride and Groom

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+ OVERIVEW PHOTO OF ENTIRE DANCE FLOOR

Horizontal

+ BRIDE LOOKING/HUGGING GROOM

Vertical, ceiling to toe


Vertical, head to toe

First
Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to toe

Dance
Horizontal, head to waist

+ GROOM LOOKING/HUGGING BRIDE

Vertical, ceiling to toe


Vertical, head to toe
Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, head to waist

+ CLOSE UP OF BRIDE AND GROOM’S HANDS INTERTWINED

+ CANDIDS OF GUESTS LOOKING AT BRIDE AND GROOM

+ FINAL DIP/KISS AT END OF SONG

+ WELCOME SPEECH

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to waist

Speeches
+ TOASTS

Vertical, head to toe


& Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to waist

Toasts + REACTION OF BRIDE TO TOASTS

Vertical
Horizontal

+ REACTION OF GROOM TO TOASTS

Vertical
Horizontal

+ GUEST REACTIONS TO TOASTS

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+ FATHER/DAUGHTER

Vertical, head to toe


Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, head to waist
Horizontal, hug/embrace at the end of the dance

Formal + MOTHER/SON

Dances

Vertical, head to toe
Vertical, head to waist
Horizontal, head to toe
Horizontal, head to waist
Horizontal, hug/embrace at the end of the dance

+ GUEST REACTIONS TO THE DANCES



+ BRIDE AND GROOM

Vertical, head to toe
Vertical, head to waist

Cake
Horizontal, head to waist
Vertical, close up of hands cutting cake

Cutting + BRIDE FEEDING GROOM

+ GROOM FEEDING BRIDE

+ BRIDE AND GROOM TOASTING WITH CHAMPAGNE


+ BRIDE HOLDING BOUQUET

+ REACTIONS OF FEMALE GUESTS WAITING FOR THE TOSS

Bouquet + BRIDE TOSSING BOUQUET

Toss + FEMALE GUEST CATCHING BOUQUET

+ BRIDE AND BOUQUET CATCHER TOGETHER

JASMINE STAR AND THE JASMINE STAR LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF JASMINE STAR INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYRIGHT © 2014.
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+ GROOM SEARCHING FOR GARTER

Vertical
Horizontal

Garter
+ REACTIONS FROM MALE GUESTS

Toss
+ GROOM PULLING OUT GARTER

+ GROOM TOSSING GARTER

+ MALE GUESTS CATCHING GARTER

+ GROOM AND GARTER CATCHER TOGETHER

JASMINE STAR AND THE JASMINE STAR LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF JASMINE STAR INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYRIGHT © 2014.

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