It's standard for a videographer to cover the ceremony, the first dance, and the cutting of the cake, but there are many moments that might go unrecorded unless he is instructed to capture them on tape.

He Should Absolutely Get:
- An interview before the wedding with the bride and groom about how they met and fell in love, as well as their plans for the future.

- Many couples also tape an interview after the wedding to recount the day.

- The bride and groom filmed separately, as each prepares for the ceremony: the bride and her bridesmaids having their hair and makeup done, and the bride getting into her gown; the groom and his groomsmen trying to tie their bow ties.

- The moment when the bride's parents first see her in her wedding gown.

- The decorative details before guests arrive: escort cards lined up, pristine table centerpieces, neatly arranged favors.

- The look on the groom's face as he watches the bride come down the aisle.

- When formal portraits are being taken, the lively, unpredictable activity and conversations as everyone lines up to pose.

- All parents and grandparents dancing and their expressions as they listen to toasts.

- Candids of close friends and family. Assign a bridesmaid or groomsman to point out people to the videographer.