1. Have a list of all the people you want in your wedding photos. Everything must be organized, so you want to know the persons who will be included in the photo. Of course, top on the list should be the bride and the groom and the people who are part of the entourage. Do not forget the parents of both sides, relatives, friends, and other important guests.
2. Make sure everyone has their own phone number, email address and Facebook account. This is important if you want to tag the people when you finally upload the photos. Having a contact list is also important if you want to do outreach marketing later on.
3. Give each person an iPad with a list of instructions on how to access their photos after the wedding day (via Dropbox or Google Drive). You don’t want to stress the couple by being all over the place. As a photographer, it is your role to be more organized.
4. Include contact information for any vendors who will be present at the wedding (photographer, videographer, florist etc.). You will need for future reference. When someone ask for your services and other recommendation, at least you know who to call.
5. Have someone designated as “captain” who will coordinate with all other parts of your day (cake cutting, first dance, bouquet toss etc.) Having an effective and communicative leader or director for the wedding will help you navigate through the event.