What's the secret to fabulous wedding photos? Capturing just the right moments. This collection of memories will be different for every bride, but use this list as a starting point. From candids to formal portraits, black-and-white to color, your options are more open than ever, so take advantage! Skim through our ideas below -- and check out these gorgeous examples -- then bring the print-and-go guide to your first meeting with your photographer. As with all of your wedding vendors, your results will be much better if you discuss your expectations ahead of time.

GETTING READY

• Bride's dress on the hanger or over a chair
• Close-up of bride's shoes
• Close-up of bride's bouquet
• Bride in curlers or having makeup applied
• Bridesmaids applying their makeup
• Bride putting on garter
• Mom and/or bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress, bustle the train, etc.
• Close-up of dress details
• Bride together with bridesmaids
• Bride hugging mom
• Flower girl(s) ready to go
• Mom or bridesmaids putting finishing touches on bride, adding the veil, etc.
• Bride spending moment alone, thinking quietly, praying or looking out the window
• Full-length shot of bride all dressed and ready to go

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