Bride & Groom Questionnaire

Bride & Groom Questionnaire
Things to think about...
1. Make sure there is natural light in the room where the bride will be getting ready (window light). This makes a WORLD of difference in your images! I promise!
2. If possible, try to have all bridal details together before the photographer arrives. (Dress, jewelry, shoes, bouquet, garter, veil, etc) You can even include the Groom's details too like his shoes, belt, tie, tieclip, pocketsquare, watch, ring. This will make the details shots more efficient!
3. Keep the area near the window free of trash, bags, snacks, etc. This will be where the bride will be putting on her dress! You don't want any of these items in your bridal portraits!
4. Allow more time than you think you need to get ready! It’s better to be safe than RUSHED!
5. Relax and have fun! You’re getting MARRIED!!
Bride's Name
First NameLast Name
Groom's Name
First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Ceremony Site
church/venue name
Ceremony Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
CityState / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Reception Site
Reception Address (If different than Ceremony Site)
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
CityState / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Is there travel time to and from your different venues? If so, please include that time so I am aware of it.
Where should I arrive first? Where will the bride be getting ready?
Address where the Bride will be getting ready, if different than ceremony site.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
CityState / Province
Postal / Zip Code
What time have we decided I should begin shooting?
Hour Minutes
AM/PM Option
Based on the coverage time you have purchased and our starting time, what time will we be ending our coverage?
Hour Minutes
AM/PM Option
Names of all bridesmaids. Please designate the Maid/Matron of Honor.
Names of all groomsmen. Please designate the Best Man.
Name and age of Flower Girl and/or Ring Bearer.
What are your wedding colors? Style?
Will you be sharing a First Look before the Ceremony?
Will you be doing any type of “Exit” from your reception? If so, what time will this take place? Will there be any props?
time and props (ex. 10:00 pm with sparklers)
How many guests do you estimate will attend the wedding?
Can you provide me with a rough timeline of the wedding day? If we haven’t already discussed this in detail, now is the time! I would love to help you create a timeline that will allow for plenty of beautiful portraits and a stress-free day! If you’re sharing a FIRST LOOK, I will need to start shooting bridal details at LEAST 2.5 hours before the ceremony. 3 hours is recommended if there is no extensive travel time to the ceremony venue.
FAMILY FORMALS: Family formals do not have to take over 20 minutes. However, this is only possible if we are organized beforehand! Please list ten different groupings for family photos. For example: 1. Bride and groom with parents. 2. Bride and Groom with grandparents. 3. Bride and Groom with siblings. Within these groupings, you can have more than one shot (ex. B&G with Grooms parents, B&G with Brides Parents, etc.) Please include names with these groups as well so I can address them by name if possible. (ex. B&G with Groom's parents (Kevin and Sue). If you have a very large family and more than 10 group photos, I suggest saving some of the extended family shots until the reception so that family portrait time will not interfere with your romantic portraits and you will not keep your guests waiting at the reception. Please inform me of any family members that may not get along and/or may not want to be grouped with a certain other family members so that we can avoid and awkward interactions during family formals. Thank you!!
Are there any divorces or separations that I should be aware of during family formals? Any family situations I should be aware of?
Is there anything I should be aware of on the wedding day? Surprises? Gifts? Etc.
What address should I use to send your package to you after the wedding? And can I use this address BEFORE the wedding??
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
CityState / Province
Postal / Zip Code
WEDDING VENDOR INFORMATION: This information is important in the event of an emergency on the wedding day & it is also needed if your wedding is submitted for publication (magazines or blogs). When submitting to any publication, they will need all of your vendor information. Please complete whatever information applies to your wedding! Little details are the best! ex: your necklace was your GREAT grandmothers that she wore on her wedding day! When I KNOW these details, I can make sure that I capture everything that has sentimental value to you!
Dress: Designer and Place of purchase (Website and Contact info)
Hair stylist & makeup artist: Names, email, and IG account
Florist: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Ceremony Venue: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Reception Venue: (Website and EMAIL please)
Wedding Planner / Coordinator (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
DJ/Entertainment: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Videographer: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Cake: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Catering: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Bridesmaids dresses: Place of purchase (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Groomsmen attire: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Invitations: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Scribe: (Website, EMAIL, and IG account please)
Questionnaire credit: Katelyn James Photography
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