| LDS Weddings are Forever! Make sure that you get | | | | to include the temple spire. Great shots include: |
| all the right wedding pictures for time and all eternity! | | | | The couple kissing or looking at each other in |
| Work carefully with your wedding photographer (or | | | | front of the temple |
| family photographer or photo buff friend) to | | | | The couple holding hands and facing toward the |
| determine what types of shots will be included | | | | temple (photo is taken from behind) |
| throughout the wedding day. Consider "must have" | | | | A shot taken from the ground looking upward at |
| shots like: | | | | the bride, groom, and temple (emphasizing the |
| Groom buttoning up his vest or putting his shoes | | | | soaring height of the temple spire) |
| on | | | | The groom "dipping" the bride in front of the |
| Bride putting on her makeup or earrings | | | | temple (the contrast of the informal pose and the |
| Close up shots of the bride's jewelry and | | | | elegance of the temple and the wedding gown are |
| hairstyle | | | | delightful) |
| Just the bride, just the groom | | | | The couple beneath an umbrella outside the |
| Bride with all the bridesmaids, groom with all the | | | | temple (this is great on rainy or very sunny days) |
| groomsmen | | | | Taking pictures outside the temple allows you to |
| Bride with all the groomsmen, groom with all the | | | | depict the importance of the sealing ordinance in your |
| bridesmaids (these make cute shots) | | | | wedding pictures, and it also offers beautiful scenery. |
| Bride with bridesmaid, groom with the best man | | | | Temple grounds are always beautifully landscaped, |
| Bride and her mother | | | | just perfect for taking pictures. Use the surrounding |
| Couple with bride's family, couple with groom's | | | | trees, flowers, and plants as backdrops for your |
| family | | | | pictures. Benches and landscaped trails are often |
| Couple kissing | | | | located on temple grounds and make great additions |
| Groom with the bride under her veil | | | | to your photos. Encourage your wedding |
| Couple with the temple in the background | | | | photographer to visit the LDS temple's grounds |
| Close up shot of bride and groom's shoes as | | | | ahead of time, preferably at the time of day you'll be |
| they stand beside each other | | | | taking your photos, to scout out the best |
| Wedding party when they don't realize they're | | | | picture-taking locations and assess where the best |
| being photographed | | | | light will be. |
| Close up of wedding rings and bridal bouquet | | | | Since even the smallest LDS wedding is sure to |
| Couple exiting the temple after the sealing | | | | involve lots of immediate family and wedding party |
| Pictures of the ring ceremony at the wedding | | | | members so it's important to write and distribute not |
| reception | | | | only the checklist but also an itinerary ahead of time. |
| Picture of the entire wedding party with bride & | | | | For example, if the wedding is scheduled at 2 P.M., |
| groom and their families | | | | then a wedding photo itinerary could read: |
| Bride and groom shaking hands and hugging well | | | | Bride and groom pictures 11:30 - 12:30 |
| wishers in the reception line | | | | (list the location and/or pose) |
| The Bridal Couple's first dance | | | | Wedding party pictures 12:30 - 1 |
| Cutting the wedding cake | | | | (list the locations, poses, and the names of those |
| The Bride throwing her wedding bouquet at the | | | | involved) |
| reception | | | | Family pictures 1 - 1:30 |
| For those getting married in an LDS Temple, taking | | | | (list the locations, poses, and the names of those |
| pictures on Latter-day Saint Temple grounds is a | | | | involved) |
| very important part of the day. Make sure that the | | | | Not only does this give an indication to the |
| photographer you choose understands the spiritual | | | | photographer of how much time they've got to |
| significance of the LDS temple to you and your | | | | work with, it gets everybody on the same page. If |
| family. Explain is you need ti that for you, it is much | | | | everyone has a copy of the itinerary, then they |
| more than just a wedding venue: it is a powerful | | | | know when they need to be present. No one will |
| symbol of your religious commitments to God and | | | | have to stand around being bored waiting for their |
| your spouse. Even if your photographer is a | | | | turn and you won't have to worry about Grandpa |
| Latter-day Saint, never assume that they understand | | | | taking a bathroom break just when it's time for the |
| your feelings about the temple or how you would like | | | | family photo. |
| to portray that in your wedding pictures. Be specific | | | | Copyright © 2010 WeddingLDS (a Division of |
| in how many and what kinds of poses you would like | | | | Celestial Publishing). All Rights Reserved. |