Receiving line signals the end of the cocktail party and invitation to the wedding dinner. For that purpose the newly married couple, parents on the both sides and the bridal party line up by the main entrance into the hall. The guests line up in order to be meted and greeted by the party and to proceed to their tables.
For the wedding of an average size of a couple hundred guests this procedure may take between 20 to 40 minutes. Of course you do not need to roll on during all that time. Make sure to get the most important guests on tape, such as grandparents and close family, guests from overseas, nice looking guests and guests with babies. If there are some gifts to be given out, get some action around gifts as well.
In terms of approaching the line, get an inventory:
- wide shot to establish the line;
- medium shot while moving along the line, focus on the bridal party faces;
- reverse: shoot from behind the bridal party, this time shoot the guests faces; start wide and pan from side to side, than go closer to show reaction;
- close ups of each person in the bridal party from both angles; show smiles, amusements, happiness of the moment.
You should get enough footage during first five minutes. Than go enjoy cocktails and appetizers.
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