Wedding videography shot list.

Exterior of getting-ready location

Establishing shot. Hotel, home, venue suite.

Detail shots of dress hanging

Window light preferred. Shoot before it moves.

Shoes, jewellery, invitation suite, rings

Flat lay or styled detail shots.

Bridesmaids getting hair and makeup done

Candid. Get the energy in the room.

Bride having makeup applied

Close-up on face and artist's hands.

Bride having hair styled

Over-shoulder angle works well.

Bride seeing herself in mirror for first time

One of the most emotional shots of the day.

Bride getting into dress

Buttons, zip, lacing. Get all of it.

Mum or MOH helping bride into dress

Reaction shots are gold here.

Bride with bridesmaids group (candid)

Let them laugh and talk. Do not pose them.

Bride alone — full length

Clean background, good light.

Groom getting ready (suit, tie, cufflinks)

Parallel coverage if you have a second shooter.

Groom with groomsmen (candid)

Handshakes, laughs, nerves showing.

Groom's reaction to seeing bride (first look)

If first look is planned. Essential shot.

First look — wide shot showing both reactions

Shoot from multiple angles if possible.

Ceremony venue exterior — wide establishing shot

Arrive early before guests arrive.

Ceremony venue interior — aisle, altar, décor

Empty room before guests fill it.

Floral arrangements and ceremony décor details

Close-ups of centrepieces, arch, signage.

Reception venue exterior

Golden hour if timing allows.

Reception venue interior — tables, centrepieces, lighting

Before guests enter.

Place settings, menu cards, table numbers

Macro detail shots.

Wedding cake — full and close-up

Before cutting, ideally with good light.

Seating chart and signage

Clean shot, no people blocking.

Sweetheart table or head table setup

Wide and detail.

Dance floor empty before reception

Useful B-roll for edit.

Guests arriving at ceremony venue

Candid. Hugs, reunions, finding seats.

Guests being escorted to seats

Ushers walking guests down aisle.

Programme being handed out

Quick detail shot.

Officiant taking their position

Sets the scene.

Groom waiting at the altar

His face. Nervous energy, anticipation.

Groomsmen lined up at altar

Group wide shot.

Musicians or DJ setting up

B-roll for edit.

Parents being seated

Groom's parents, then bride's parents.

Flower girl and ring bearer prep

Candid backstage moments if accessible.

Processional — bridesmaids walking down aisle

Wide shot from the front.

Groom's reaction as bride appears

Stay on the groom. This is the shot.

Bride walking down the aisle — wide

Capture the full walk from entry to altar.

Bride walking down the aisle — close-up

Face, hands, dress movement.

Who is walking the bride (father, mother, both)

Their faces, not just hers.

Couple meeting at the altar — wide

Both in frame, reaction moment.

Officiant beginning the ceremony

Wide establishing shot.

Vows — bride speaking

Close-up face, tight framing.

Vows — groom speaking

Same treatment as bride.

Reactions during vows (parents, friends)

Pan to audience during emotional moments.

Ring exchange — close-up on hands

Get the ring going on the finger.

First kiss — do not miss this

Wide and close simultaneously if two cameras.

Reaction immediately after first kiss

Crowd cheering, couple laughing.

Recessional — couple walking back up aisle

Wide with guests reaction on both sides.

Confetti, flower petals, or bubbles exit

Slow-mo if your camera supports it.

Any cultural or religious ceremony elements

Unity candle, handfasting, jumping broom etc.

Readings — reader at podium

Wide and close-up.

Musical performance during ceremony

Singer, string quartet, etc.

Couple portraits — wide environmental

Show the venue in the frame.

Couple portraits — close-up

Faces, connection, detail.

Couple walking — natural movement

Walking toward and away from camera.

Couple laughing — unposed

Tell a joke, let it happen naturally.

Golden hour portraits

If timing allows. Schedule 20 mins before sunset.

Full wedding party group shot

Wide and tight.

Bride with bridesmaids

Group and individual pairings.

Groom with groomsmen

Group and individual pairings.

Immediate family — bride's side

Parents, siblings. Get list from couple in advance.

Immediate family — groom's side

Same treatment.

Both families together

Full extended family group if requested.

Ring detail shot on finger

Close-up macro. Both rings together.

Aerial shot of couple if drone permitted

Check venue rules in advance.

Guests mingling — wide candid

Good B-roll for montage.

Drinks being poured and served

Champagne, cocktails, close-up detail.

Canapés and food stations

Styled food shots if time allows.

Guests laughing and catching up

Family reunions, old friends. Candid.

Couple having a private moment

Stolen kiss, quiet chat. Unobtrusive.

Live entertainment if present

Jazz band, cocktail pianist, etc.

Guestbook or photo booth in use

Guests interacting with it.

Grand entrance announcement

Wide shot of doors, then couple entering.

Couple's first dance — full song

Do not cut away. Capture the whole thing.

First dance — guest reactions

Parents especially.

Father-daughter dance

If included in schedule.

Mother-son dance

If included in schedule.

Wedding party speeches and toasts

Shoot speaker AND couple reacting simultaneously.

Couple reaction during speeches

Tears, laughter. Stay on their faces.

Guests raising glasses for toasts

Wide crowd shot.

Cake cutting

Close-up on knife and hands, wide for room reaction.

Cake smash moment and couple reaction

Faces immediately after.

Bouquet toss

Wide crowd and close on catcher.

Garter toss if applicable

Wide for crowd, close for moment.

Open dancing — guests on dance floor

Energy shots, wide and close.

Couple dancing together during open floor

Candid, unposed.

Elderly relatives dancing

Always a memorable shot.

Kids at the reception dancing or playing

Candid. Always charming.

DJ or band performing

Wide and detail shots.

Special traditions or surprises

Flash mob, fireworks, surprise performer.

Couple at sweetheart table (candid)

Eating, whispering, laughing.

Guests lining up for send-off

Wide establishing shot of the line forming.

Couple final walk through guests

Sparklers, confetti, petals — whatever send-off is planned.

Close-up on couple's faces during send-off

Joy, relief, happiness.

Couple getting into getaway car

Door closing, driving away.

Final wide shot of venue

Exterior as the night ends.

Any last candid guest moments

Tearful goodbyes, hugs.