If you’re a bride (or part of a couple) searching for the ultimate family photo checklist to tick off your wedding to-do list and free up your time for something more fun (hello, Reddit!), you’ve come to the right place.
The list below is exactly what I provide to my clients to help them create a seamless and stress-free wedding family photo plan. With this guide, your big day will be all about smiling and soaking in the moment—leaving the logistics to the pros (and you can, too!).
This set of photos typically takes about 30 minutes to capture. If you’re considering adding extra combinations, be sure to build a little more time into your schedule to keep things running smoothly.
A Complete Checklist for Wedding Family Photos
Creating the perfect family photos is an essential part of your wedding day. Here’s a thoughtfully crafted checklist to help ensure that no moment is missed, from intimate family portraits to larger groupings.
Couple’s Families Together
- Bride & Groom with their immediate families + grandparents
- Bride & Groom with their immediate families
- Bride & Groom with bride’s parents + groom’s parents
- Bride & Groom with bride’s siblings and groom’s siblings
- Bride & Groom with bride’s siblings and groom’s siblings + in-laws
Bride’s Family
- Bride & Groom with bride’s immediate family + grandparents
- Bride & Groom with bride’s grandparents
- Bride & Groom with bride’s immediate family
- Bride & Groom with bride’s parents
- Bride with her parents
- Bride with mom
- Bride with dad
- Bride’s parents together
- Bride with grandmother / grandfather
- Bride & Groom with bride’s siblings and sibling-in-laws
- Bride with each sibling individually
Groom’s Family
- Bride & Groom with groom’s immediate family + grandparents
- Bride & Groom with groom’s grandparents
- Bride & Groom with groom’s immediate family
- Bride & Groom with groom’s parents
- Groom with his parents
- Groom with mom
- Groom with dad
- Groom’s parents together
- Groom with grandmother / grandfather
- Bride & Groom with groom’s siblings and sibling-in-laws
- Groom with each sibling individually
Additional Groupings
Please allow 2-3 minutes per smaller grouping (fewer than 4 people) and 3-5 minutes per larger grouping (4 or more people).
- Bride & Groom with bride’s extended family (parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)
- Bride & Groom with groom’s extended family (parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)
- Bride’s grandparents together
- Groom’s grandparents together
- Bride with her mom and sister(s)
- Groom with bride’s dad and brother(s)
- Bride with groom’s mom and sister(s)
- Groom with groom’s dad and brother(s)
- Bride & Groom with bride’s grandparents + groom’s grandparents
- Bride with mom, sister(s), and grandma(s)
- Groom with dad, brother(s), and grandpa(s)
- Bride & Groom with mom, sister(s), and grandma(s)
- Groom with dad, brother(s), and grandpa(s)
- Bride with her mom + mother-in-law
- Groom with his dad + father-in-law
- Bride & Groom with bride’s godparents
- Bride & Groom with groom’s godparents
Tip: When creating your family photo list, be sure to include the title of the group as well as the first names of everyone involved. This small detail will help the photo process run smoothly and efficiently. For example: Bride & Groom with bride’s parents (Emily, Sam, Vikki, and George.
Would you add anything to this family photo list? If so, tell me in the comments below. I would love to add it!
