What questions should you ask a wedding photographer about the wedding day timeline?

Your photographer will help shape your day, so ask about timing early. Ask how long they need for getting ready photos, the ceremony, portraits, and group shots. Ask what time they recommend for your couple portraits to get the best light, and whether they prefer to do them before or after the ceremony. Ask how they handle the natural flow of the day. Do they work from a detailed schedule you agree together? Ask what happens if the ceremony runs late or the speeches overrun. Do they build in buffer time? Ask how they coordinate with your other suppliers, such as the venue coordinator or the caterer. Ask if they need a meal break and when. Ask if they stay for the first dance or leave earlier. Ask how many hours of coverage you need for your planned events. These questions help you build a realistic timeline that keeps everyone relaxed and on track.