How do you decide on pictures?

I don't know about you but the task of trying to pick out my wedding pictures for my album has turned into a daunting task. Where do you begin, how do you decide on a small number of photos? Here is some advice...

My wedding photo package includes my album and I am able to pick out 60 pictures, anything over 60 is an additional cost. My photographer took close to 1000 pictures and I have to narrow it down to the best 60 - YIKES!!!!

She gave me some invaluable advice and it seems to have helped us start the process. She suggested this:

1. Pick out 10 pictures of us getting ready (bride at home and groom at church)
2. Then 20 pictures of the church ceremony
3. Next is 20 pictures of the family and wedding party shots
4. And last 30 pictures of the reception

My husband and I went through and have narrowed 1000 pictures down to 83. Now we have to decide if we want to pay for the additional pictures or cut back more. That of course will all depend on the price of the additional photos. It is also important to remember that you only need to pick the most special ones, today most photographers will give you the prints on disc or your proofs and you can always order more later. Your formal album should be a good representation of your day and be really your formal shots. Do you really need all those silly pictures of the reception and the congo line :)

Have fun picking out your pictures and remember I am always here to help!