When you think back on your wedding day, your mind may go straight to the big moments—the walk down the aisle, your first kiss as a married couple, your first dance. But tucked in between those grand memories are the quiet, beautiful details that make your day uniquely yours.
The handwritten vows. The perfume you wore. The way your grandmother’s necklace caught the light. These details may feel small now, but they become the threads that weave your wedding story together.
As a wedding photographer based in Marshfield, Missouri, serving all of southwest Missouri, I’m passionate about preserving those little treasures. One of my favorite parts of a wedding morning is creating styled detail photos (or “flat lays”) that showcase your day’s personality in a single frame.
And the best way to make sure you get those dreamy, intentional detail shots? Gather everything in one place before your big day.
I always recommend my brides use a simple shoebox or keepsake box to store all the details I’ll photograph. On your wedding morning, it’s as easy as handing me the box, and I can begin creating while you’re enjoying your time with your bridal party.
Here’s your Wedding Detail Photo Checklist—a guide to what you can gather for me to capture those timeless keepsakes.
The Wedding Detail Photo Checklist
Stationery & Paper Goods
- Full invitation suite (invitation, RSVP card, detail card, envelopes)
- Extra envelopes (with stamps if possible)
- Save-the-date card
- Ceremony programs
- Any custom vow books
Jewelry & Accessories
- Engagement ring & wedding bands (with ring boxes if you have them)
- Bride’s earrings, necklace, bracelet, or hairpieces
- Groom’s cufflinks, tie clip, watch
- Hairpins or combs
Fashion Details
- Wedding dress on a pretty hanger
- Veil
- Shoes
- Groom’s tie or bowtie
- Suspenders or belt
- Boutonniere
Fragrance & Beauty
- Bride’s perfume bottle
- Groom’s cologne
- Lipstick or other beauty products with special meaning
Florals
- A few loose blooms or greenery from your florist (ask them ahead of time for extras)
- Bridal bouquet
- Boutonniere
Sentimental Keepsakes
- Letters or gifts exchanged before the ceremony
- Heirloom jewelry
- Handkerchief
- Bible or meaningful book
- Any charms or small tokens
Styling Extras (Optional, but adds that extra magic)
- Silk ribbon or lace in your wedding colors
- Wax seals or stamps from your invitations
- Decorative trays or ring dishes
- Fabric swatches or pieces of your dress lace
- Vintage stamps or small antiques that reflect your personality
A Few Tips for Perfect Detail Photos
- Have it ready early – Place your shoebox in the bridal suite before I arrive so I can get started right away.
- Ask your florist for extras – A few loose flowers or greenery make your flat lays feel lush and romantic.
- Don’t forget the groom – His details tell part of the story, too!
- Keep it personal – If it matters to you, it matters in your photos. Include those little sentimental touches.
Detail photos aren’t just “filler images” in your gallery. They are visual poetry—a way of holding onto the feeling of your wedding morning forever. When you look back years from now, you’ll remember the smell of your perfume, the texture of your dress, the paper you chose for your vows.
So gather your details, tuck them into a box, and trust that I’ll photograph them with the same care and intention you poured into choosing them.
Because your story deserves to be told—every last little detail.
