First of all, take the spot in the central aisle facing the altar. You will be going backwards, so make your intentions clear to the photographer. It will be better for you to stay on the right hand side of the photographer. So then you will be able to see the photographer on your left and to coordinate your movements along with his or hers.
The segment starts from the announcement and congratulations from the priest. Frame on three: the priest and the newly married couple. You may want to start rolling a bit earlier, especially if you are planning to edit the video. Keep it on three through the whole announcement. Hold it like that while the guests start giving the couple a standing ovation.
After few seconds of applause the Wedding March begins to play giving you a signal to start slowly backing up toward the exit. If the couple does not follow you, slow down, keep rolling and recon them to follow you. Keep it wide all the time and control framing by adjusting the distance between you and the couple.
Keep going backwards to the end of the aisle, or almost to the end, and then make a side step to your right or left into the empty row or behind the back row. You may want to check your options in advance. Hold the same angle, let the couple leave the frame and keep on rolling on the bridal party and the close family following the married couple. You can pan up on the altar in order to make a transition to your next shot.
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