Must Have Photography for your Athens, Georgia Wedding!

As you plan your wedding, you want to hire a wedding photographer that will capture all of those moments you want to preserve forever of your special day. Peruse this list to spark ideas for your shot list to make sure you capture all those special moments!

1. The Invitation & Details

wedding invitation, details, rings, veil for Fall wedding Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

Incorporate details and accessories such as perfume, earrings and veil alongside your invitation for this lovely shot.

2. Beauty / Getting Ready Moments

bride standing by window in wedding dress before ceremony in Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

This is an opportunity for a loved one such as your mother or maid of honor to help zip up your wedding dress.

3. Bridal Portraits / Bouquet

bride farmhouse cottage Athens, GA near Social Circle, Georgia

After hair & make-up, put on that beautiful wedding dress and capture that radiance in pictures!

bridal bouquet in Monroe, GA near Madison, Georgia

4. Family Portraits

5. Groom's Portrait / Groomsmen

groom preparing for wedding in groom suite in farmhouse cottage in Monroe, GA near Loganville, Georgia

Groom and groomsmen portraits for wedding in summer in Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

6. Couple's Portraits

beautiful black and white photography of bride and groom in field at golden hour in the country near Clarke County, GA

bride and groom at sweetheart table at outdoor reception near woods in Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

Enjoy the elegance of black & white photography or full color for your newlywed photos!

7. Bridal Party / Wedding Party

bridal party, bride and flower girl portrait with scenic background with trees and horses, near Athens, Georgia

Create a spring or summer garden party vibe with this lovely color palette of bridesmaid dresses as seen here!

8. First Look

First look with groom in courtyard Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

Whether your First Look is with your father or your husband, it is so meaningful to capture the expressions on their faces to preserve these memories.

beautiful bride having first look with father on cottage porch with rocking chairs and flowers in Walton County, Georgia, near Barrow County, GA

9. Little Ones

flower girls at the cottage courtyard for April wedding ceremony in Monroe, GA in the spring

Children grow up fast, so getting pictures of them now will help you hold onto those memories as time flies by.

10. Ceremony Site

dreamy garden wedding ceremony with lush florals in courtyard with geometric arch in the countryside near Oconee County, Georgia

The design of your ceremony site, arch, florals and aisle create a meaningful vision for your exchange of vows that you will want to remember for years to come.

11. Walk down the Aisle

wedding ceremony in courtyard with church pews and white garden chairs in summer near Athens, Georgia

This is one of those shots you definitely want to get as the only way you can see it is through photography/videography.

12. Exchange of vows / rings

bride and groom exchanging vows with heart arch in courtyard garden near Winder, GA

13. First Kiss

bride and groom first kiss in front of lush floral omega arch in garden setting of courtyard near Oconee County, GA

14. Ceremony Exit

recessional of outdoor wedding ceremony in courtyard garden with fountain with scenic views in Monroe, GA, near Athens, Georgia

15. Reception

crystal chandeliers, draping, white chiavari chairs and expansive florals atop acrylic centerpieces in our bright airy reception room with views of countryside in Walton County, GA near Watkinsville, Georgia

Remember to incorporate those detailed shots of the reception area including tablescapes, florals, design details and layout from different angles to fully appreciate your vision come to life!

16. Cutting the Cake

bride and groom in reception cutting wedding cake near field of horses and gazebo in Monroe, GA near Watkinsville, Georgia

17. First Dance

crystal chandeliers, chiffon draping, fairy lights in reception room with bride and groom first dance for fall wedding in Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

18. Father/Daughter Dance & Mother/Son Dance

checkerboard outdoor dance floor with bistro lighting near gazebo with cocktail tables, marquis letters and horses near field of horses for summer wedding reception father daughter dance near Watkinsville, GA Oconee County, Georgia

19. Dance Floor

Edison bulb lighting over outdoor dance floor near gazebo with countryside setting in Monroe, GA near Athens, Georgia

20. Unique / Candid Photos

bride and groom fireman wedding Monroe, GA in Walton County, Georgia

21. Send-off / get-a-way vehicle

Don't forget those fun or meaningful photos that help tell your unique love story!

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