Plan the paperwork, your ceremony, and a relaxed wedding photo or video session—even if it’s just the two of you.
Travelling to Tbilisi for your civil marriage is the beginning of a very personal adventure. Between arranging documents, booking flights, and deciding where to stay, there is another part of the trip to think about: how you want to remember your wedding day.
Perhaps you picture a simple registration followed by a walk through the city together. Perhaps you want to dress up, exchange rings, and share the news with your family through photographs and a wedding film. A small wedding gives you room to celebrate in your own way.
At Artmakers Studio, we offer wedding photography and videography in Tbilisi, alongside help with legal paperwork and ceremony planning. Whether you need a short wedding shoot or support arranging the day, this guide will help you decide what to plan before you arrive.
Already have your travel dates? Contact us to check availability and ask about our wedding photo and video packages.
Start with the kind of wedding day you want
Before choosing the details, talk about what matters most to you both.
Do you want a straightforward civil registration and a few beautiful portraits afterwards? Would you like your ceremony documented as well? Are you bringing guests, or will this be a private celebration?
It helps to decide:
- Whether you need assistance with paperwork and registration arrangements.
- Whether you want any ceremony details beyond the legal registration.
- Which moments you would like photographed or filmed.
- How much of the day you want to spend celebrating, exploring, and taking pictures.
You do not need a large event to make room for meaningful photographs. A short wedding session can become a lovely part of the celebration itself: time to slow down, enjoy being together, and let the day sink in.
Check your marriage documents before travelling
Confirm the requirements for your circumstances before finalising your plans.
According to Georgia’s Public Service Development Agency, marriage registration requires a joint application, identity documents for the couple and witnesses, and evidence that any previous marriage has ended, where applicable. Both partners must attend the registration, with two adult witnesses who have legal capacity.
Foreign citizens must also provide evidence of lawful stay in Georgia. Foreign-issued documents other than identity documents generally require apostille or legalisation and a notarised Georgian translation. The agency may accept a foreign passport without translation when personal details appear in Latin characters.
If you would like help with paperwork and ceremony planning, contact us before travelling so we can discuss the support you need. Also check with the relevant authority in the country where you intend to use your marriage certificate about its requirements.
Give your wedding day some breathing room
When you are travelling to marry, it can be tempting to fit every appointment and activity into a tight schedule. Leave room between the legal arrangements and the rest of your celebration.
An unhurried plan makes it easier to enjoy your photographs without worrying about the next booking.
For example, your day could include:
- Getting ready together or separately.
- Attending your civil registration.
- Taking a little time to celebrate afterwards.
- Meeting for a wedding photo or video session.
- Heading to dinner as a married couple.
This is a suggested order, rather than a fixed timetable. Your final schedule should account for confirmed registration arrangements, travel between locations, and the photography coverage you choose.
If portraits matter to you, discuss the timing with us before fixing your dinner reservation. That gives us more flexibility to plan around the light and your preferred setting.
Make space for a short wedding photo session
Your wedding photographs can capture more than a formal portrait with your marriage certificate.
Think about the moments you might want to keep: holding hands just after the registration, showing each other your rings, laughing as you walk, or standing together in the clothes you chose for the occasion.
A short wedding photoshoot is worth considering if you want photographs of the two of you while keeping the rest of the day simple.
When enquiring, tell us whether you would like:
- Portraits after your civil marriage.
- Ceremony coverage, subject to the venue’s photography rules.
- A combination of ceremony photographs and a walk afterwards.
- A few photographs with the people joining you.
This helps us suggest suitable coverage and explain what can comfortably fit into your session.
Choose a setting that suits you
Your photographs should feel connected to your experience of Tbilisi.
You might prefer old streets and architectural details, a quieter setting, or somewhere with a personal connection to your trip. Share the images you are drawn to and tell us what you like about them—the atmosphere, the light, or how relaxed the couple looks.
For a short session, keep the route manageable. One well-chosen area can give you time for a variety of photographs without spending much of your coverage travelling.
We can discuss location ideas when planning your shoot, taking your schedule, mobility, weather, and any access restrictions into account.
Comfort matters, too. If your wedding shoes are difficult to walk in, bring a comfortable pair for moving between spots.
Decide whether you would like a wedding video
Photographs and video preserve different parts of the day.
A photograph holds a single expression or gesture. Video can bring back the movement: walking towards each other, an embrace, a smile that turns into laughter.
For couples travelling without their families, a wedding video can also be a way to share the experience with people at home.
If you are interested in videography, think about what you would most like included. That might be moments around the ceremony, footage of the two of you afterwards, or a combination of both.
Ask us about the available video packages, examples of our work, and the finished film included with each option. If recorded vows or ceremony audio matter to you, mention that before booking so we can confirm what is possible.
What should you wear and bring?
Wear something that makes you feel comfortable and like yourselves. That could be a wedding dress and suit, a favourite outfit, or something simple chosen especially for the occasion.
For your photo or video session, consider bringing:
- Comfortable shoes for walking.
- A layer appropriate to the weather.
- Water and a few small essentials for touch-ups.
- Rings, flowers, or personal details you would like included.
Keep bags light where possible, and discuss any larger props or special ideas with us in advance.
You do not need to arrive knowing how to pose. If being photographed feels unfamiliar, tell us when you enquire. We can talk through the approach and how to make the session comfortable for you both.
Choose your photography and videography coverage
The right wedding photography package depends on the moments you want documented and the time available in your day.
If you mainly want portraits together, ask about a short wedding photoshoot. If you would like the story to begin at the ceremony, ask about coverage that includes both the registration and photographs afterwards. If movement and atmosphere are important to you, explore photography and video together.
Before booking, make sure you understand:
- The agreed coverage time and locations.
- The photographs or video deliverables included.
- Editing and delivery times.
- The total price and any additional costs.
- Payment, cancellation, and rescheduling terms.
Tell us if you also need paperwork or ceremony-planning assistance so we can explain those services alongside your photography and video options. Send a WhatsApp message now!
Frequently asked questions
Can we book photography if we arrange our own civil marriage?
Yes. You can contact Artmakers Studio for a wedding photo or video session even if you are handling the legal arrangements yourselves. Share your date, ceremony location if confirmed, and the coverage you would like.
Is a short photoshoot suitable for a wedding with no guests?
Absolutely. A session for just the two of you can focus on your connection and the experience of getting married in Tbilisi.
How far in advance should we enquire?
Contact us once you have a preferred wedding date or travel window. Checking availability early helps you coordinate the shoot with the rest of your plans.
What if it rains?
Discuss a weather plan with us before your session. Depending on the circumstances, alternatives might involve a sheltered setting, an indoor location with permission, or a timing adjustment where availability allows.
Can you help with paperwork and ceremony planning as well?
Yes. Let us know which parts you have already arranged and where you need support. We can discuss those needs together with your photography and videography.
Let’s plan how you’ll remember your wedding day
You may be coming to Tbilisi for a simple civil marriage, but the day still belongs to you. Give yourselves time to enjoy it—and photographs or a film that will bring you back to it.
At Artmakers Studio, we offer wedding photography and videography for couples getting married in Tbilisi, with help available for paperwork and ceremony planning.
Contact us to check your date and explore our wedding photo and video packages. Send your preferred wedding date or travel dates, whether you want photography, video, or both, and any planning support you need.
We’ll help you find coverage that fits your celebration.
