I have talked to many Atlanta wedding photographers.  They all like getting to know their bride and grooms before the wedding.  The best way to do that is with an engagement session.  During an engagement session you have time to talk. You can ask questions and get a feel for what the couple is comfortable with, like are they comfortable in crowds and showing affection in public.  I also ask them how they met each other.  That is a good starting point for an interesting conversation. If they become comfortable with me sometimes I will ask them who said “I love you” first.  That can tell a lot about the couple too.