Wedding Photography Questionnaire - Wedding Photography Business Tips and Reviews

Wedding Date & Ceremony Start Time

Bride Name *

First

Last

Groom Name *

First

Last

Brides Last Name After the Wedding?

Mailing Address After the Wedding? *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Best Email for Post-Wedding Communication? *

Primary Contact Person during the Wedding & a Contact number

If you would like me to be in direct contact with bride/groom, please specify. Please add the name/contact # of your wedding coordinator as well (if you have one)

If you are going on your honeymoon within a week of your wedding, what is the duration

*This gives us timing information for your wedding previews

PREPARATION INFO

Time & Location of Bridal Preparation

Time & Location of Groom Preparation

Where will you (bride) be putting on your dress? Who will be assisting you with it?

Will you be doing First-Looks before the ceremony? *

Yes, of course!
Of course not!
What is that?

Will the men be doing an activity prior to getting ready? Please give details.

(IE golf, batting cages, bowling, going to the bar, etc…) Depending on the activity location and other factors, we may be able to cover this activity as part of prep photos.

Will there be an exchange of cards/gifts between you and your partner prior to the ceremony? When/where and who will be presenting them?

Anything important or out-of-the-ordinary that you would like us to know about your pre-wedding plans?

List any important details you want to make sure are shot prior to the ceremony? (IE Veil, Family heirlooms, something borrowed, something blue, etc…)

CEREMONY INFO

Name of Ceremony Venue *

Address & Parking Information of Ceremony Venue *

If your venue is a hotel, please leave valet or self-park instructions and how to validate our parking tickets

Name & Phone/Email for Venue Contact Person

Officiant Name & Contact information *

*Especially important if your ceremony is in a church

Who will be walking you (bride) down the aisle?

Special Rules or Notes Regarding your Wedding Ceremony?

Traditional, non-denominational, catholic mass, casual, theatrics, special performances, unusual ceremony orders, butterfly release, etc

Will you be doing a Faux Grand Exit post-ceremony? Include details.

bubbles, bird seed, rice, etc... Drive around the block in a getaway vehicle...

Will you be Hosting a Recieving Line post-ceremony? Include details.

Please consider the number of guests you may have and your timing. In our experience, receiving lines can take double or triple the time aloted and may take away from your scheduled photography time. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

RECEPTION INFO

Name of Reception Venue *

Address & Parking Information of Reception Venue *

Name & Phone/Email for Venue Contact Person *

Special Rules or Notes Regarding your Wedding Reception? *

If your venue is a hotel, please leave valet or self-park instructions and how to validate our parking tickets

Will you be having a sit down dinner, buffet, family style, just desserts, Hors d'oeuvres?

Specific Instructions in regards to our lunches/dinners? *

*This does not apply to weddings under 6 hours* For all weddings 6 hours +, please let us know how you would like us to go about getting our dinner 🙂

Name & Contact info for your Emcee/Deejay *

BRIDES FAMILY INFO

Mother & Father

(Please include Step-Parents)

Siblings

place an * next to siblings who are in the bridal party

Grandparents

Other important family members who will be appearing in family photos

please list names & relationship to bride

Special family circumstances that we should be aware of?

deaths, divorces, disabilities, etc

GROOMS FAMILY INFO

Mother & Father

(Please include Step-Parents)

Siblings

place an * next to siblings who are in the bridal party

Grandparents

Other important family members who will be appearing in family photos

please list names & relationship to groom

Special family circumstances that we should be aware of?

deaths, divorces, disabilities, etc

BRIDAL PARTY INFO

How many people total are in your bridal party

(including bride & groom)

Matron of Honor

Maid of Honor

Bridesmaids

Flower Girl(s)

Best Man

Groomsmen

Ring Bearer(s)

Ushers

TIMELINES

IF YOU COPY & PASTED YOUR TIMELINE BELOW, YOU DO NOT NEED TO ANSWER THE OTHER TIMELINE QUESTIONS.

Please copy & paste your wedding day timeline here or email a copy to: [email protected]

Decoration Start Time / Duration *

Arrival Time(s) at Ceremony Venue *

Pre-Ceremony Photos / Duration

*if applicable (first looks)

Planned Ceremony Time / Duration *

Post Ceremony Family Formals Time / Duration *

Post Ceremony Bridal Party Formals Time / Duration *

Post Ceremony Bride & Groom Formals Time / Duration *

Cocktail Hour Time / Duration *

Arrival Time to Reception Venue *

Reception Time / Duration *

Grand Entrance Time *

Dinner Time / Duration *

List all events taking place BEFORE Dinner *

ex: first dance, toasts, etc

List all events taking place AFTER Dinner *

ex: Cake Cutting, Garter Toss, etc

Photographer Arrival *

Please consider your coverage time when selecting an arrival time (unless previously specified in wedding agreement)

Photographer Departure *when coverage ends *

FOR THE BLOG

THIS PORTION IS OPTIONAL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FEATURED ON OUR BLOG ALONG WITH YOUR STORY. WE WILL STILL UTILIZE YOUR PHOTOS FOR OUR BLOG, BUT IT WILL NOT HAVE ANY BACKGROUND INFORMATION INCLUDED.

How did you and your fiance meet?

How long were you and your fiance together & what was the length of your engagement?

How did you know that he was THE ONE for you?

Tell us briefly about how he proposed

Describe your wedding day style in one sentence

Wedding day color scheme

Link to your wedding day inspiration board (pinterest)

Describe your wedding planning process up until now

Tips you could pass on to other brides in the planning process?

Anything you would have done differently?

Most memorable moment during the planning process

Where did you get your dress?