I am a checklist person. I have checklists on my computer, on my phone, written down… everywhere. So it’s no surprise that I’ve had a wedding day gear checklist from day one! I actually have a mini one for the “night before” a wedding, and one for the day of.
This list is totally free for you to use for yourself! Feel free to copy and modify it for your needs- just don’t claim it as your own, please!
Here’s the running list:
Day Before a Wedding
- Charge camera batteries
- Format SD cards
- Lay out wedding day outfit
- Print off two timelines and family formals lists
- Review the couple’s questionnaire
- Text the bride + second shooter (about how excited you are + any last minute details)
- Make sure I have each of my bags- roller bag, details bag, and emergency kit + any extra items that don’t go in bags
- Quick check to make sure all my gear is there
Day of wedding:
- 6 camera lenses
- 2 camera bodies
- Business cards
- Formatted SD cards
- 4 charged batteries
- Battery charger
- 3 flashes with new batteries
- 2 flash brackets
- Plenty of extra AA batteries for flashes
- Phone charger with car outlet
- Timeline & family formals list (for me and second shooter)
- Plastic rain covers for cameras + clear tarp
- Laptop
- Laptop charger
- Hard drive (for second shooter)
- Holdfast camera strap
- Payment for second shooter
- Details bag
- Emergency bag
- Light stand
- Umbrella
- Rain boots
- Extra water
- My Bible
- GPS (if the wedding isn’t in the city)
- Poster board (for wedding details)
- Watch
- Sync capture times on both cameras
I believe it is SO important to at least have a list and look it over before every wedding! Every time I’ve failed to do this, I forget at least one thing (most commonly my lightstand for my flash). So even if you don’t want to use mine, I highly encourage you to create one for yourself!!
