b'brightness can cause harsh shadows, so a shaded area is best.emotional moments. For the couple, it provides a measure of The ideal hour for photography is the hour or so before sunset.privacy to share thist The most stunning wedding pictures often have gorgeous naturalspecial occasion and connect before the ceremony. backdrops.t First look can be a short session, but if the schedule allows, PRE-CEREMONY PHOTOS this is also a window for getting the wedding portraits posed Another way to improve your prospects of great weddingand directed by the photographer. Allow up to an hour. photos is to take the majority of the photos before the ceremony.Alternatively, wedding portraits of the couple can be taken Though some brides want to save the wow moment for theafter the ceremony when the pressure is off, but the session will aisle, there are numerous reasons pre-ceremony pictures workneed to be abbreviated if guests are waiting at the reception. best. Allow 20-30 minutes.t The bride will look her best when she is fresh and hair and makeup are also fresh.t The relatives and bridal party will be contained and easily rounded up for the photos.t Everyone will be free to go directly to the reception and begin celebrating.FIRST LOOK AND WEDDING PORTRAITSt A rst look session is when the bride and groom meet for a few minutes before the ceremony for some alone time (with the photographer.) Photographers love this opportunity for candid, Checklist WEDDING PARTY Brides mother coming down the aisleBride with bridesmaids Grooms mother coming down the aisleBRIDE Bride with maid of honor Father giving away the brideBride, close-up & full-length Groom with groomsmen Wedding party at the altarBride with mother Groom with best man Exchange of vowsBride with father Entire wedding party The kissBride with parents Flower girl & ring bearer Lighting the unity candleBride with brothers & sisters Bride & groom with ower girl & Bride & groom recessingBride with grooms parents ring bearerBride & groom leaving the church Bride with grandparents & other relatives BEFORE THE CEREMONY RECEPTIONGROOM Bride arriving at church Bride & groom arriving at the receptionGroom, close-up & full-length Bride getting ready Wedding cake & buffet tablesGroom with mother Mother assisting bride Bride & grooms rst danceGroom with father Bride & attendants Bride dancing with her fatherGroom with parents Bride & father Groom dancing with his motherGroom with brothers & sisters Groom getting ready Both sets of parents dancingGroom with brides parents Groom with best manCutting the cakeGroom with grandparents & relativesBride & grooms toastCANDIDS Best mans toastBRIDE & GROOM Front of church Tossing the garterBride & groom Guests arriving Tossing the bouquetHands & rings Attendants coming down the aisle The getaway car'