Client Questionnaire {Wedding}

CLIENT INFORMATION

Client Name(s):

Address:

Email: Phone #:

Wedding Date: Wedding Time: to

Purchased Package:

To better get an idea of your wedding day, please fill in the following questions to the best of your ability.

Bride Getting Ready:

Would you like us to photograph you getting ready? Yes No

Where will be getting your hair/makeup done at?

Will your party be the only group present at the salon? Yes No

Are your bridesmaids/family members getting their hair makeup done prior to you?

Yes No

If yes, please provide how many people will be before you.

What time are these appointments?

How far is/are the pre-wedding location(s) from the ceremony site?

Where will you be putting on your dress?

- Do you want pictures of your dress before you put your dress on? Yes No

Are there any important details you want to make sure are shot prior to the ceremony? (IE Veil, Family

heirlooms, something borrowed, something blue, etc…)

When/where will your flowers be delivered?

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?

Are there any religious traditions that will be going on prior to the ceremony? Yes No

Are there any specific photos you’d like taken during your getting ready? Yes No

Getting Ready Groom:

Would you like us to photograph your groom getting ready? Yes No

Where will he be getting ready at and what time?

How far away is the location of him getting ready from the ceremony site?

Will the guys be doing an activity prior to getting ready that we will photograph? (IE golf, batting cages,

bowling, going to the bar, etc…) Yes No

Are there any specific details you’d like shot of your groom getting ready? (IE sentimental cuff links, ties,

socks, belts, etc) Yes No

Are there any religious traditions that will be going on prior to the ceremony? Yes No

Would you like a photo taken of a specific person putting on the groom’s boutonniere? (IE mom,

grandma, dad, grandpa, etc) Yes No

Are there any specific photos you’d like taken during the groom getting ready? Yes No

The First Look {optional}

Will you be doing the first look? Yes No

If no, please skip to next section.

Where would you like the first look to be?

Would you like for your groom to be facing you or facing away from you as you walk down?

Will you be having anyone walk you down for your first look?

Will you be doing anything specific during the first look? (IE playing your song, reading him a note, etc)

How much alone time would you like after your first look?

If you opt for the first look will you be doing your bridal party photos before the ceremony?

Yes No

Where would you like your bridal party photos to be shot at?

Will you be doing your family formals before the ceremony? Yes No

Where would you like your family formals to be shot at?

If yes, but you still need additional family formals after the ceremony, please provide a list of those

shots.

Where would you like your bride and groom photos to be shot at?

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 to be shot at?

Is there any member of your family with a disability we need to be made aware of?

Yes No

Would you like your bride/bridesmaids and groom/groomsmen photos prior to or after the ceremony?

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?

Bridal Party

How many bridesmaids will you have? Please provide us a list of names.

How many groomsmen will you have? Please provide us a list of names.

How many ringbearers/flowergirls/jr bridesmaids will you have? Please provide us a list of names.

Is there any member of your bridal party with a disability we need to be made aware of?

Yes No

Are there any spcecific shots you’d like taken of your bridal party?

Will you have any props/unique gifts that you would like to incoporate? (IE Umbrellas, sunglasses, signs,

picture frams, flasks, etc) Yes No

If you are wanting more than one location for your bride&groom/bridal party photos, please list those

locations here:

Ceremony

Is the ceremony indoor or outdoor?

If outdoor, what is the backup location in case of bad weather?

Where is the parking for the ceremony location?

Will you have an on-site ceremony coordinator? Yes No

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

Are the photographers allowed on stage? Yes No

Are the photographers allowed on the balcony? Yes No

How far can the photographer be from the alter?

Is the photographer allowed to shoot from the front of the aisle as guests/family/bridal party/bride walk

down? Yes No

If not, where should the photographer stand as they walk down?

As the ceremony progresses, are there any rules about where the photographer should stand?

Will you have program attendants? Yes No

Will you have ushers? Yes No

Will you have an aisle runner that will be released during the ceremony? Yes No

How will the entrances take place into the ceremony? (Will the bridesmaids/groomsmen walk down

together, separately, etc)

Will the groom or groomsmen be coming 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 be walking you down the aisle?

How will you and your bridal party be positioned in the front?

Will that posiition change as the ceremony progresses? Yes No

Will you be having a unity ceremony? (IE sand, candles)

If yes, will you be doing 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 be taking place during the ceremony please list those

and the order. (IE giving a rose to Mary, flowers to the parents, washing of the feet, etc)

Will you be having any special singers during your ceremony? Yes No

Will you be having any special speakers during your ceremony? Yes No

Will you be having a special band/orchestra/string quartet/harp during the ceremony?

Yes No

Will you be having communion at your wedding? If yes, please note if this is for all attendants.

Yes No

Will you be signing your marriage certificate during the ceremony? Yes No

When will your priest be doing your kiss?

Will you have your exit within the ceremony? (IE 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?

Yes No

Will you have a receiving line? Yes No

Will you be doing an exit after your ceremony? (Bubble, Streamers, Bird Seed, etc)

Yes No

If you are doing an exit, will you be driving around the block or going to a separate location for photos?

Reception

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 be having a cocktail hour? Yes No

Where will your cocktail hour be taking place?

Will the photographer have access to the reception set up prior to guests entering?

Yes No

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 (ie what door, entryway, hallway, stairwell, etc)?

Is there anything different or unusual about your entrances (IE choreographed intro, fog machines, etc)?

Yes No

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

How many toasts will you be having and who will be giving them?

Do you have any special traditions (religious, family, or fraternity/sorority) that will be taking place

during the reception? Yes No

Will you be having dancing? Yes No

Will you be having the first dances between bride/groom, bride/father, groom/mother?

Yes No

Are there any alterations to the first dances (IE sharing the first dances between both parents, dancing

with son or daughter, grandfather, etc.)

Will you be having the throwing of the bouquet and garter toss? Yes No

Will you be doing an exit from your reception location? Yes No

Will the photographer be provided a seat within the reception hall? Yes No

Will the photographer be provided a meal? Yes No

Are there any extended group shots you’d like at the reception? Yes No

Would you like table shots taken? Yes No

If so, would you like to be in each table shot? Yes No

Will you be having a live band or DJ?

Timeline:

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 Addresses: Please provide name and address

Hair/Makeup Location:

Dressing Location:

Groom getting ready location:

Ceremony Location:

Reception Location:

Any other additional photo location addresses:

Important Numbers: Provide the following name and phone numbers

Bride:

Groom:

Mother of the bride:

Mother of the groom:

Event Coordinator:

Maid of Honor:

Best Man:

Vendor Information

Please provide vendor name, location, website/ facebook page

Salon:

Dress:

Bridesmaid Dresses:

Tuxes/Suits:

Shoes:

Jewelry:

Flowers:

Lighting:

Coordintors:

Entertainment:

Photo booth:

Transportation:

Food:

Alchohol:

Lodging:

Cake:

Décor:

Tables/Linens:

Candy Tables:

Invitations:

If you have seen any photos on our site/blog that you’d like please attach those to the back of this questionnaire.