85 person group shot

[candleman]

I've been hired for a wedding, and they have also requested one large group shot of the entire 85 guests.
what do you normally get them to yell out, so everyone is smiling or laughing at the same time?? I want to make the group shot fun.. they are a very spirited couple and i want the group shot to reflect that.

Lucky for me the ceremony is at a large rose garden, and there is a second story balcony i can get onto so we can actually see everyone down below on the grass

what is your key word like "cheese" (but not cheese) that you use to get them all to give a smile and a chuckle?

[oldwolf]

Have them all say, "I'm hot." and give a sexy look. Take the shot while they're laughing at how silly they sound/acted.

You could always try "pizza". I always smile when I think about eating pizza.

[candleman]

Pizza.. Yeah, pizza is good..

[Exiztence]

Be sure to take many shots so you have more chance of getting a good one. (Or make sure they're all looking by layering different photo's)
Taking the high ground is a very good idea.

Some good tips can be found in this DPS article

You could perhaps say. Now all laugh at the groom (who's life is over).