Your Preceremony Emotions

Before the ceremony, you’ll probably have a lot on your mind — namely marrying your best friend — making

this the perfect time for your photographer to capture candid smiles and expressions.

The Getting Ready Photo

The time before the ceremony while you’re getting ready — whether it’s stepping into your dress or

having your makeup done — is one of the most exciting parts of the day.

A Shot of Your Wedding Dress

Your wedding dress — the one you found after months of searching or the one you stumbled

upon at a sample sale — will be the focal point of the day.

Your Wedding Hairstyle

Don’t underestimate your wedding day look. Style photos like one of your hair perfectly

pinned back (before you’ve danced the night away) are must-haves.

A Fashion Magazine-Worthy Photo of You

Once you’re all put together, you’re going to want an I-look-amazing-and-I-know-it shot

(trust us, you will!).

The Wedding Rings Photo

We’ve seen photographers arrange the wedding rings in books, bowls, bouquets, and more.

No matter how it’s propped, a good shot of your wedding bands (like this one) is a scene-setter.

Personal Notes and Wedding Vows

Taking the time to think about and conveying truly how you feel with personal

wedding vows is a beautiful addition to the ceremony.

A Photo of Your Bridal Party

Black-and-White Action Shots

Many times, action shots are just simply better in black and white, and this is one of them.

Family Moments

A Shot of You and Your Bestie

He’s your very best friend or she’s your sister (or both!), and you asked him to be your best man or maid of honor for good reason.

A shot of the two of you together for the album is a no-brainer.

The Child Attendant Photos

Just the Guys

Shots of the guys gathered together on the porch before the ceremony or just hanging out with the groom relaxing

preceremony are so much better than the stiff all-lined-up shots from your parents’ wedding album.

The Posed Bridesmaid Photo (possibly in personalized robes) is always a cute shot

 The Only-At-Your-Wedding Detail Shot

Maybe you decided to have your dog prance down the aisle as ring bearer or you’re going to

plant a tree in front of all your friends and family during the ceremony.

Whatever tradition you decided to reinvent, make sure your photographer knows

about it so they can be on the lookout to capture it.

The Silhouette

If the sun is right and the couple is willing, the silhouette is always a gorgeous photo

The Wedding Invitation Photo

Your wedding invitation sets the tone for the entire wedding day. A photo of it at your wedding venue

would make for a great opening shot to your album.

Bridal Party Gifts

From a wrist watch to a drinking flask, its always a nice gesture to give your groomsmen

a little something as a “Thank You”

Your Ceremony Setting

Your Ceremony Decorations

A “Here Comes the Bride” Photo

Your Bridesmaids

It’s a given that you’ll get shots of your bridesmaids posed all nicely from the front.

But a shot being goofy, now thats priceless

The Ceremony Musicians

Whether it’s your talented cousin singing your favorite classical number or a professional

string quartet for your walk down the aisle,

a photo of the ceremony music is a great way to remember the sounds of the day.

A Sweeping Shot of Your Ceremony

A shot like this one — captured from the vantage point of someone who happened to walk

by your wedding ceremony — is one for the picture frames.

Traditions and Exits

Whether it’s a six-sword military salute, the traditional breaking of the glass, or throwing cupcake sprinkles, clue your

photographer in to the traditions you’re planning for the day so that you have it in a photo.

Your Big Kiss

You know the snide saying — why don’t you take a picture and it’ll last longer? We think it’s appropriate here.

The “We did it!” Photo

A Scenic Shot

While your guests are at the cocktail hour, you may want to take the time to grab

a few posed, picturesque shots like this one.

The Modern Bridal Party Photo

Gone are the days of stiff lines of bridesmaids and groomsmen. A bridal party photo that feels

relaxed and possibly silly is so much more interesting.

The Jump!

The Wedding Shoes Photo

The Welcome Sign Photo

The Big-Picture Shot

A long-lens view of your wedding setting — whether it’s the outside of your reception venue, the outdoor cocktail setting,

or a long-range photo of your reception tent — would be a great addition.

The Small Details

A lot of time goes into planning your wedding.  Make sure you get photos of the small

details which made your day that much more unique and special

The Entryway Photo

The Escort Card Photo

The Reception Hall

The Centerpiece Photo

The Wedding Favors Photo

The Reception Lighting

Whether it be the monogram, uplighting, or pin-spotting, its always nice to have photos of how the

reception hall was transformed with lighting

The Band or DJ

The Wedding Cake Photo

Step aside and allow your photographer to get a clean and clear shot of your

wedding cake (preferably a well-lit shot).

The Cake-Cutting Photo

Of course, go ahead and cut into that piece of amazingess. The cutting of the cake is one of the most

photographed moments at the wedding — a classic addition to the album.

The First Dance Photo

Speaking of must-haves, your first dance is one of the last formalities of the evening. A shot of the two

of you in the spotlight makes for great action shots.

An Overhead Shot

Silly Dances Silly Guests

The Photobooth Photo

The Group Shot

The Getaway Photo

Engagement or The Day-After Shot

While this first shot was taken as an engagement shoot (a few months prior to their wedding),  it’s

these types of shots that remind you what your wedding day is really about.

This post was inspired by a recent post on TheKnot.com

All photos were taken by Bar None Photography.

Other Vendors Who Helped Make Their Day Special

DJ: Gruvin Enterprises

Film: 4LC Studios

Flowers: Family Affair

Hair: Katy from Daneene Jensen and Associates

Make-up: Makeup by Tara Joy (Wilkinson)

Venue: Club at Morgan Hill – Bradley Wilson

We had a great time filming Abigail and Chris’s Hoboken, NJ wedding and Easton, PA reception. The bridal prep was a blast with all the great family and friends getting ready in their place practically right across the street from St. Francis Church where they were married shortly after in a beautiful ceremony. And Father Michael was so helpful and fun to work with that it made the wedding all that much better.

And on the way to the reception we had a chance to get some great shots by the river with the New York City skyline in the distance. The Club at Morgan Hill proved to be a great place to let The Remedy wedding band (out of Wilmington, DE) really show everyone a great time. And this was our first event working with the great photographers from Entwined Studios, and I have seen some of the great shots they got for this great couple.