Planning · Guide · Updated 25 March 2026
The wedding family portrait list — the template every couple needs
The family portrait session is 30 minutes long and involves 60+ people. Only a written list survives that chaos.
The 25 combinations
Couple + bride's grandparents. Couple + groom's grandparents. Couple + bride's parents. Couple + groom's parents. Couple + all four parents. Couple + bride's siblings. Couple + groom's siblings. Couple + all siblings. Couple + bride's immediate family. Couple + groom's immediate family. Couple + all immediate family. Couple + bride's cousins. Couple + groom's cousins. All bridesmaids. All groomsmen. Wedding party. Bride + friends. Groom + friends. Extended family bride. Extended family groom. Both families. Couple alone. Bride alone. Groom alone. Full guest wide.
Frequently asked
How long does 25 combinations take?
30–40 minutes with a good family caller.
