Start with the things that are fixed
Your ceremony and meal times set the rhythm. Add in travel between locations and check when the venue needs people seated. Once those are clear, we can find room for the film around the day rather than squeeze the day around the camera.
Leave a breath before the entrance
The minutes before the ceremony can be full of small moments: nerves, conversations and someone making you laugh when you need it. A little breathing room gives you time to arrive and settle. It also lets your photographer and filmmaker be ready when the entrance begins.
Don’t give the whole drinks reception away
You’ve brought all these people together. Make time to actually see them. Coordinate formal photographs and a short couple session with your photographer, but leave plenty of space to talk, hug and enjoy what’s happening. Those are some of the most personal things a documentary film can keep.
Talk through the speeches
If you’re splitting speeches between courses, mention it before the wedding. Let me know who is speaking, where they’ll stand and any planned surprises. That makes it easier to arrange sound and camera coverage while working with the venue team.
Look at daylight, not just the clock
In winter, the light outside may be gone well before the evening starts. In summer, it can arrive beautifully late. If you want some time outside together, plan around the actual season and ceremony time. Keep an indoor alternative so the day doesn’t hinge on the weather.
Keep a little space for goodnight
Towards the end of the day, a quiet conversation can bring everything back to the two of you. Kiss Goodnight is a chance to say what the day felt like while you’re still in it. We can find a moment that fits, rather than make it another appointment to watch the clock for.