I recommend that you make a list of who you want to get in the family pictures. I have the usual things I will go through for family groups (parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.). Sometimes, the family disappears after a wedding, and we can't find them for pictures. There needs to be someone in charge of ensuring the family stays for photos after a ceremony. It's nice to mention to the bridal party to try and look up and smile when walking down the aisle to the ceremony. I don't find it necessary that anyone pauses at the beginning or end of the aisle for pictures. I can get great shots of everyone in motion. If the bride and groom want to stop and kiss, dip, or high-five some guests while walking back, that is great for pictures. I will gladly take any pictures you would like at the reception. I'll always take candid shots, but if you want a group shop we missed, please gather them together and let me know. Also, I love to take detail shots of whatever you would like. If possible, try to leave out for me an invitation, flowers, rings, jewelry, or anything else you would like pictures of. I have many general ideas for fun pictures with the bridal party, and I'm always thrilled if you have any ideas. Please let me know anything you want to try for unique photos with the girls and guys, even things you've seen online or in magazines. I always try to mention it when taking bridal party pictures, but if you can also help me keep an eye on the bridesmaid's bouquets, it's best if they can be held low enough to see the top of the dresses and also at a similar height.