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Wedding Questionnaire
The only required fields are in the basic info section.
Please fill out as best as you can. Yes, It is ALOT. But this really helps me understand your wedding!
We can talk about anything you are unsure of. Try not to over think it.
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Basic Info
Bride's Name
*
First
Last
Groom's Name
*
First
Last
Wedding Date & Time
*
Date
Time
Wedding Website
Wedding's Address
*
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Point of Contact's Name (usually Bride or planner)
Name
*
First
Last
Phone Number
Email
*
Bride Getting Ready:
Would you like us to photograph you getting ready?
Yes
No
Unsure... I have questions
Where will the bride be getting ready at?
Tell me more about where/when the bride will be getting ready
How far is the bride's “getting ready” locations from the ceremony site?
Where will you put on your dress?
Are there any important details you want to make sure are shot prior to the ceremony? (e.g. veil, family heirlooms, something borrowed, something blue)
Will there be an exchange of cards or gifts between you and your partner prior to the ceremony? When/where/who will present them?
Are there any religious traditions that will occur prior to the ceremony?
Yes
No
Unsure
Tell me about the religious traditions
Are there any specific photos you’d like taken while getting ready?
Yes
No
Unsure
Tell me about the photos
Groom Getting Ready:
Would you like us to photograph the groom getting ready?
Yes
No
Unsure
How far away is the location of his dressing area from the ceremony site?
Do the men have any activities planned prior to getting ready that we will photograph? (e.g. golf, batting cages, bowling, going to the bar)
Yes
No
Unsure
Tell me more about the Groom's Activities
Are there any specific details you’d like shot of your groom getting ready? (e.g. sentimental cuff links, ties, socks, belts)
Yes
No
Unsure
Tell me more about shots you want of the groom getting ready
Are there any religious traditions that will take place prior to the ceremony?
Yes
No
Unsure
Tell me about the religious traditions
Would you like a photo taken of a specific person putting on the groom’s boutonniere? (e.g. mom, grandma, dad, grandpa)
Yes
No
Unsure
Who and describe the photo you want
Are there any specific photos you’d like taken while the groom’s getting ready?
Yes
No
Unsure
Describe the Groom's getting ready photos you want
The First Look {optional}
Will you be doing a “first look”?
Yes
No
Unsure
If no, please skip to next section.
Where would you like the first look to be?
Would you like your groom to face you or face away from you as you walk down?
Will you have anyone walk you down for your first look? (Who?)
Will you do anything specific during the first look? (e.g. playing your song, reading him a note)
How much alone time would you like after your first look?
If you opt for the first look, do you want your bridal party photos before or after the ceremony?
Yes
No
Unsure
Pre-Ceremony/Post Ceremony Photos
Do you want family formals taken prior to or after the ceremony?
Please list the specific family formal shots you’d like taken PRIOR to the ceremony.
Please list the specific family formal shots you’d like taken AFTER the ceremony.
Are there any divorces in your immediate family that we need to be made aware of?
Yes
No
If so, would you like a photo with both parties in the same photo?
Where would you like your family formals taken?
Is there any member of your family with a disability we need to be made aware of?
Would you like your bride/bridesmaids and groom/groomsmen photos prior to or after the ceremony?
Prior
After
Unsure
Where would you like your bridal party photos to be shot at?
Where would you like your bride and groom photos to be shot at?
Ceremony
Is the ceremony indoors or outdoors?
If outdoors, what is the backup location in case of bad weather?
Where is parking for the ceremony location?
Will you have an on-site ceremony coordinator?
Yes
No
Unsure
Are there any specific rules regarding photography at your ceremony location?
Does your officiant have specific photography regulations?
Is flash allowed at your ceremony location?
Yes
No
Unsure
Are the photographers allowed on stage?
Yes
No
Unsure
Are the photographers allowed on the balcony?
Yes
No
Unsure
How far can the photographer be from the altar?
Is the photographer allowed to shoot from the front of the aisle as guests/family/bridal party/bride walk down?
Yes
No
Unsure
If not, where should the photographer stand as people process?
As the ceremony progresses, are there any rules about where the photographer should stand?
Will you have program attendants?
Yes
No
Unsure
Will you have ushers?
Yes
No
Unsure
Will you have an aisle runner that will be released during the ceremony?
Yes
No
Unsure
How are entrances planned for the ceremony? (Will the bridesmaids/groomsmen walk down together, separately, etc)
Will the groom or groomsmen come from a separate entrance or from a different direction?
Will your flower girl be throwing petals, coming in on a wagon, etc?
Will your ring bearers be holding signs or ringing bells, etc?
Who will walk you down the aisle?
How will you and your bridal party be positioned in the front?
Will that position change as the ceremony progresses?
Will you have a unity ceremony?
If yes, will you do the “lighting” from the front of the table or the back of the table (facing the audience)?
If you have specific religious traditions that will take place during the ceremony, please list those and the order. (e.g. giving a rose to Mary, flowers to the parents, washing of the feet)
Will you be having a special band/orchestra/string quartet/harp during the ceremony?
Will you be having communion at your wedding? If yes, please note if this is for all attendants.
Will you be signing your marriage certificate during the ceremony?
When will your priest announce your first kiss?
Will you have your exit within the ceremony? (e.g. flowers thrown as you walk back down the aisle as husband and wife)
After your ceremony, will you return to the ceremony location and release your guests by aisle?
Will you have a receiving line?
Will you do a special exit after your ceremony? (e.g. bubbles, streamers, bird seed)
If you are doing an exit, will you drive around the block or go to a separate location for photos?
Reception
Answer as best you can
How far is your reception location from your ceremony site? Please let us know of any traffic/construction concerns you may have.
Where is the parking for the reception location?
Will you have an on-site reception coordinator?
Will you have a cocktail hour?
Yes
No
Unsure
If so, where will your cocktail hour take place?
Will the photographer have access to the reception set up prior to guests entering?
Are there any specific shots or details during your cocktail hour or reception that you would like taken?
Where will your entrance occur for your reception (e.g. what door, entryway, hallway, stairwell)?
Is there anything different or unusual about your entrances (e.g. choreographed intro, fog machines)?
After your entrances will you go straight into… (toasts, cake cutting, or prayer), etc?
Please list the order of events prior to dinner.
Will you have a sit-down dinner, buffet, family style, just desserts, hors d'oeuvres?
How many toasts will you have and who will be giving them?
Do you have any special traditions (religious, family, or fraternity/sorority) that will take place during the reception?
Will you have dancing at the reception?
Yes
No
Unsure
Will you have the first dances between bride/groom, bride/father, groom/mother?
Yes
No
Unsure
Are there any alterations to the first dances (e.g. sharing the first dances between both parents, dancing with son or daughter, grandfather, etc.)
Will you throw your bouquet and do a garter toss?
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you have a planned exit from your reception location?
Yes
No
Unsure
Will the photographer be provided a seat within the reception hall?
Yes
No
Unsure
Will the photographer(s) be provided a meal?
Yes
No
Unsure
Are there any extended group shots you’d like at the reception?
Would you like table shots taken?
Yes
No
Unsure
If so, would you like to be in each table shot?
Yes
No
Unsure
Will you have a live band or DJ?
Timeline
Just to give us a rough idea
How long will it take for your hair/makeup?
How long will it take for putting on the dress/remainder of getting ready?
How much time do you have prior/after the ceremony at the ceremony location for photos?
If you’re doing the first look, how much time for photos before the ceremony starts?
What time would you like your first look to be at?
What time does the ceremony start?
How long will your ceremony be?
What time does cocktail hour start?
How long will your cocktail hour last?
What time does the reception start?
How long will your reception be?
How long will dinner last?
Important Numbers: (Provide the following name and phone numbers)
Not Required
Bride
Groom
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Event Coordinator
Maid of Honor
Best Man
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