Your civil wedding may be the whole celebration or a day separate from another ceremony. Either way, photographs begin with the people coming together. Share the town hall, the time it has confirmed and your plans before and afterwards.
Confirm arrangements with your town hall
Check arrival times, room access, guest arrangements and photography instructions directly with the town hall concerned. Do not assume another Paris arrondissement follows the same arrangements. Share the relevant details with your photographer and guests.
This guide concerns photographs rather than marriage formalities. Ask the town hall and consult official information for the administrative requirements relevant to your circumstances.
Include the arrivals if you want them
Decide whether coverage should include guests meeting outside or begin nearer the ceremony. An exact meeting point helps everyone find each other. Consider people arriving separately or needing more time to reach the entrance.
Inside, photographs follow the opportunities and instructions of the venue. Mention important exchanges without expecting an official moment to be recreated afterwards.
Prepare congratulations and groups
After the ceremony, there may be time for congratulations, embraces and group photographs. Check available space and permissions, including any accessories or petals you have in mind. Keep an alternative if the entrance is shared with other celebrations.
A short named list helps while people are together. Prioritise anyone leaving immediately after the town hall.
Prepare groups around your guests ↗
Choose nearby portraits over a complicated journey
A location close by can allow a little time together before lunch or the reception. Discuss preferences, then check the route, access and conditions of use. Public spaces can be busy and private locations may require permission.
A setting you love does not have to mean crossing Paris. Compare journey time with the portrait time you actually want.
Prepare for portraits without knowing how to pose ↗
Include journeys in your timeline ↗
Match coverage to this day
The appropriate duration depends on the moments around the ceremony that you want photographed. Current Trentième Étage civil wedding options are on the About page; your proposal defines the agreed scope. Mention any separate celebration on another date.
