WEDDING QUESTIONNAIRE

Wedding Date

YYYY

Bride's Name

First Name

Last Name

Groom's Name

First Name

Last Name

Bride's Parents

First Name

Last Name

Bride's Grandparents

Bride's Siblings

Groom's Parents

First Name

Last Name

Groom's Grandparents

Groom's Siblings

Ceremony Start Time

Hour

Minute

Second

Reception Start Time

Hour

Minute

Second

Ceremony Site

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Reception Site

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Where will the bride be getting ready?

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Where will the groom be getting ready?

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Bridesmaids

If you have bridesmaids, please list the name of each bridesmaid.

Groomsmen

If you have groomsmen, please list the name of each groomsman.

What is the expected number of guests?

Will you be seeing each other before the ceremony?

Grand Exit

Are you having a sparker exit at the end of the night? Or are you having a bubble exit from your ceremony? Let me know!

Are there any photography restrictions during the ceremony?

Some churches or venues don't allow flash or allow photographers to move around during the ceremony, if you could inform me of these restrictions before hand, it helps me to plan ahead. Check specifically with the officiant as they are usually the ones who put the rules in place.

Bride's Cell Number

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Groom's Cell Number

(###)

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Maid of Honor's Phone Number

Occasionally, I have the need to contact the maid of honor in situations where I cannot get ahold of either of you.

(###)

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Best Man's Phone Number

(###)

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Wedding Coordinator's Cell Number

Not the venue's wedding coordinator. Only if you've hired an outside coordinator to run your day.

Wedding Coordinator

Please specify whether services fall under "planning," "coordination," or "both." If you're not sure, ask your planner how they would like to be credited.

Band or DJ

Will you be having a band or DJ at your reception? Let me know their name if you know!

Videographer

Will you be having a videographer at your wedding/reception? Please let me know their name. If you're not having one, just leave it blank.

Bride's Wedding Attire

Where did you get the wedding dress and who is the designer?

Bridesmaids Attire

Where did the bridesmaids dresses come from?

Groom's Wedding Attire

Where is the groom and groomsmen's suits/tuxes from?

Make-up Artist

If you are having your make-up done, who is the artist doing it?

Hair Stylist

If you are having your hair professionally done, who is the stylist doing it?

Wedding Cake

If you are having a cake, who made it?

Honeymoon

Where are you going on your honeymoon?

Invitations and/or Calligrapher

Were your invitations DIY, or did you order them from somewhere?

Florist

If you are having flowers, who is your florist?

Caterer

Who is your caterer?

Shuttle Service

Are you hiring someone to shuttle the bridal party around on your wedding day?

Family Formals | PLEASE READ BEFORE FILLING OUT

This is the section where you can tell me precisely what FAMILY photo combinations you would like taken during the formal portraits of family (usually directly before or after the ceremony.) On each line, please list the family grouping you want using the names of the individuals in the photo. EXAMPLES ARE BELOW. I usually suggest limiting family formals to immediate family + grandparents. However, if you have extended family you're close to, or that don't get together often, you're more than welcome to include them if you know for sure you want that photo. If you feel like it wouldn't be the end of the world if we didn't get that extended family photo, you can put that photo in the "Additional Requested Photos" at the bottom of this questionnaire. Larger family groups like extended family (groups of 10 or more) do not need to be listed by name, just use the appropriate surname I can use to call them forward. *Example: Shehorn Extended Family Try to limit your groupings to 20 or less. Twenty spaces have been provided, you are not required to fill in every line, but should you need more, fill in the rest in the "Additional Requested Photos" at the bottom of this questionnaire. Please also remember that you are both a family unit now, so you want to do the majority of the pictures together as a married couple! Individuals with parents is a good exception of this rule. Be sure to ask a close family member to check your list before you submit to make sure no one was forgotten or overlooked. ***EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE*** 1. Rebecca, Tommy, Teri, Steve, Ryan, Callie 2. Rebeca, Tommy, Teri, Steve 3. Rebecca, Tommy, Noreen, Tom 4. Rebecca, Tommy, Noreen, Tom, Steve, Teri ***Example of what it should NOT look like*** 1. Bride and Groom and Bride's immediate family. If you have questions, feel free to ask! This section is specifically for FAMILY photos, so any additional bridal party photos should be listed in the "Additional Requested Photos" section.

Any family situations you feel I need to know about?

Often times, there can be family situations that might make the family picture taking portion of the day difficult or awkward for you or other family members. Whether it be divorced family members, estranged family members, family feuds, or any other extenuating circumstance that would be otherwise be unbeknownst to me, this is your chance to tell me in private before the wedding. **Even if a divorce is amicable, and all parties get along, please let me know as this directly affects how I pose families during this time.**

Tell me about your relationship

This next section is used for blog and wedding submission purposes. If I submit your wedding for publication, I will always reach out first, but I use what you write as copy in the submission or on my own blog.

Tell me how you met!

Nutshell version, if possible!

What is your proposal story?

Nutshell version, if possible!

Favorite part about planning your wedding?

Feel free to be as mushy as you want!

Section 3

Hot Food for the Photographer

By checking this box you are verifying that I and my second shooter (if included with your contract) will have a hot meal at the reception as stipulated in the signed contract.

I, the client, have made arrangements for you, the photographer, and your second shooter to have a hot meal at the reception.

Additional Requested Photos

Take this chance to tell me about anything you deem important for me to know to help me photograph your day better. Whether it be a special custom or tradition, a surprise or a gift, anything you think might be important to photograph! Are there any pictures with friends that isn't on the formals list? Let me know here.

Mailing Address - *PLEASE TRIPLE CONFIRM THE CORRECT ADDRESS

What address would you like your USB of wedding images sent to when I am finished editing them? Keep in mind my typical turn-around time is within one month of your wedding.

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire! Please make sure you have sent me the latest version of your timeline at least a week in advance before your wedding! Can't wait to see you and yours on the big day!

xoxo

--Rebecca