Location
This really depands on what the couple have in mind.
Do they want wide open space ie nature? street look? garden? or maybe resort. Have a chat with the couple and see if they have any idea in mind but do have some location in mind to propose to them in case they have no ideas. You can start with the suggestion by CSer here IF you're confident shooting in the suggested location. Do bear in mind the comfort level of the location as some place will be hot without any shade.
Should you do it?
This is the millon dollar question (or worth at least you future in the compamy). Do a good job and you'll impress your boss, Not and you'll be in for a hard time working there.
The question you'll have to ask yourself is this:
How confident are you of doing this shoot
How will it affect you if the picture do not turn out as well as your boss's, his wife's or the couple's expectation?
Do you have the time to do it? Shoot maybe one day but post, DI, layout, design, artwork, print and produce the albume, not counting the amendments they want when you show them before printing.
How to get out of this sticky mess
Easy:
Clash of style
meet the couple, ask them what they have in mind and propose the direct opposit "Oh, you like nature har, I usually shoot street shots/building/nude models" :bigeyes:
Old school vs New school
If they have no idea, show them some old fashion style of pre wedding "I like those where the bride pose with the umberlla, very classic"
Hot under the collar
Let them know that because you don't normally shoot pre wedding, you'll need to take longer to shoot so they have to bear with being under the sun for a longer time, the shoot MAY drag over 2 days instead of one ( cost of rental for wedding gown/suit, make up, hair will X 2)
Can't do Arts
Tell them you can shoot but they will have to find someone to do the albume and DI and usually due to the cost and time spend looking for the it, they will just get a studio to package their shoot.
With the above they will auto reverse out of the shoot
Hope the above helps.