Wedding Photo Checklist: Must-Have Moments + Fun Candid Shots

Make every moment count on your big day! This wedding photo checklist covers everything from classic portraits to unforgettable candid shots and fun photo booth moments.

Jana Giumarra

5/23/20253 min read

Your wedding day is filled with joy, laughter, love, and unforgettable moments—but without the right photo plan, some of those memories could slip by undocumented. To help you capture it all, we’ve created the ultimate wedding photo checklist: a perfect mix of must-have portraits, heartfelt candids, and social-media-ready fun shots that will make your wedding album shine.

Whether you’re working with a professional photographer or including a wedding reception photo booth in Bakersfield, this list will make sure you don’t miss a moment.

🌺 Getting Ready: Start the Story

Bride & groom getting dressed
Details of the dress, shoes, and accessories
Candid shots with bridesmaids/groomsmen
First look with parents or close friends

🏛️ Ceremony Highlights

Venue wide shot (especially if you booked amazing event rentals in Bakersfield!)
Groom’s reaction as the bride walks in
Ring exchange, vows, and first kiss
Candid guest reactions and smiles

📸 Portraits You Can’t Miss

Couple portraits at golden hour
Full wedding party
Immediate family portraits
Fun bridal party group shots

🎉 Reception Fun & Candid Gold

Grand entrance + first dance
Toasts, cake cutting, bouquet toss
Guests dancing and mingling
Kids doing silly things (always gold!)

📷 Must-Have Photo Booth Moments

If you're including a wedding photo booth rental in Bakersfield, don’t miss these shots:

Bride & groom inside the booth
Group photos with guests
Grandparents posing with props
Solo glamour shots with custom overlays

At Blink&Bliss, we help couples capture it all with:

Custom wedding photo booth backdrops
Elegant setups that match your decor
Digital galleries and unlimited prints

Searching for the best photo booth rental in Bakersfield or wondering where to rent a selfie booth in Kern County? We’ve got you covered with:

360 slow-motion booths
Vintage glam booths
Fully portable photo booth rentals in Bakersfield

🥂 Creative Extras You Won’t Regret

Behind-the-scenes snapshots from the kitchen or backstage
Decor details before guests arrive
Ring shots on unique surfaces (florals, mirrors, lace)
Guestbook signing or photo display area

🌟 Your Wedding Deserves Every Memory

With all the excitement, it’s easy to miss those small but powerful moments. That’s why having a plan—and a little help from Blink&Bliss—makes all the difference.

We offer the most elegant wedding photo booth experiences and personalized service for couples looking for: