Wedding Day Questionnaire Bride's Name: First Name Last Name Bride's Phone Number: (###) ### #### Bride's Email Address: Groom's Name: First Name Last Name Groom's Phone Number: (###) ### #### Groom's Email Address: Wedding Date MM DD YYYY Will you have a wedding planner or person in charge (day-of coordinator) for your wedding? If yes, what is their name and phone number? Ceremony location and address: Reception location and address (if different from ceremony): How many guests will be at your wedding/reception?: Bride starts getting ready at (time and place): Groom starts getting ready at (time and place): Do you have any details you are hoping to be captured in a "flatlay" image? (examples of this would include rings, shoes, jewelry/accessories, invites/save the dates, groom accessories, special momentos). If yes, please have all of these items in one place when we arrive - a box or tote works great and we will find a spot to photograph these. Are photographs of your dress hanging important to you? Quick note - some brides prefer this to be on a wooden hanger so be sure to have this ready. It also helps that the dress is out and steamed (if needed) prior to our arrival. Are there any other morning events/things you are planning with your girls/guys seperately in the morning that you would like photographed? (girls in robes, guys at breakfast, gifts to bridal party, etc) We really enjoy the moment the bride puts on her dress, with help of mom or someone close to you. While many brides want photographs of this, we do understand that some prefer it to be more private. Would you like me (Chantell) to be there while you put your dress on? You can also "get into" your dress prior to buttoning/zipping while I am out of the room and then invite me back in. (keep in mind all photos taken will be tasteful) ***Please note that anyone helping with putting your dress on likely will be in photos. Some moms or siblings will want to have their dress on and/or make up done by this time but this is completely up to you/their preference. What time (approximately) will you be putting your dress on? (Should be about 30 minutes prior to first look) Who will you have putting your dress on with you? Would you like your bridesmaids to be in another room during this time and then do a "reveal" to them? Or, would you prefer this to be more casual and not a problem if they are or are not involved in this moment? Would you (the bride) like to have a "first look" with your dad or any other special people at all? Where and when would you like to do this? (Often can be shortly after your dress is on in the location of getting ready photos.) Will there be any exchange of notes/letters/gifts between bride and groom that you would like captured in your photos upon receiving/giving? If so, when will these be given? (prior to seeing each other, at first look, after ceremony) Bride & Groom First Look Time & Place (if planning on first look before ceremony): Are there any spots/locations that are must-haves for you for Bride & Groom photos? We usually arrive early to scope this out and help decide optimal locations for light that day but also would love to hear your ideas and thoughts! Wedding party photos start at: When you think of wedding party photos, what do you envision? Mostly posed? Mostly candid? Any special requests for this? Typically, we start with a posed line of everyone smiling, having everyone look at each other/smile, do some walking forward together while looking at each other, and then a larger "clump" together, which often results in laughter/candid moments. We are happy to accommodate a few other photos as time allows so please list below your vision. (Following the large group, we split into bride + bridesmaids & attendants & groom + groomsmen & ushers.) Names of ALL wedding party members and their role (bridesmaids, personal attendants, groomsmen, ushers, flower girls, ring bearers) Would you like individual photos with each of your bridesmaids/groomsmen/PAs/ushers? If having ushers and personal attendants, will they be present for bridal party photos? If yes, would you like them in one of the full bridal party photos or just a photo with groom or bride/groom? If having a flower girl and/or ring bearer, would you like them to be in full bridal party photos? Or would you like them to just join at family photo time? (This can sometimes be most helpful for younger flower girls/ring bearers.) Family photos before or after ceremony? (BEFORE ceremony is usually the best time but we understand if there are some members that cannot come before - we can arrange to do a few photos at social hour/reception time if needed. We usually plan for a location as close to or at the ceremony site as possible. If NOT doing a first look, we can plan for family photos right after ceremony. It will help to NOT do a receiving line.) Any specific family situations we should know about/plan to accommodate for, especially during family photos? (divorce, death, family members not speaking to one another) Are there any rules pertaining to photography that we should be aware of during your ceremony? (no flash? no walking past a certain aisle?) Please give me copies of any rule sheets given to you by the venue and also list them below Is there anything happening customary or unique during the ceremony that will be special to capture and helpful for us to have prior knowledge of? Please list general order of events during ceremony if known at this point. Ceremony starts at Ceremony ends at Are you planning on doing a receiving line or dismissal after your ceremony? (Please note this usually takes about 15 minutes per 100 guests.) Will there be a cocktail/hangout/social hour following your ceremony? Where will this take place? If so, what time will this begin and end? Reception starts at Will the bride & groom & bridal party be introduced in a special way? Will you have assigned seating at your reception? If so, please seat us in an area where it won't take too many hops and skips over chairs to get shots of kisses or speeches, etc. We DO NOT need to be right up front with your family but somewhere near the center and a few tables back usually works great. Is there anything happening at the reception that would be unique or helpful for us to have prior knowledge of? Speeches start at (approx) How many speeches do you have planned and who will be giving them? Do you plan on having a cake cutting? If so, when will this be done? (before/after dinner?) Sometimes the most relaxed photos between the bride and the groom are taken post-ceremony. As it is nice to take most photos prior to ceremony (as long as seeing each other before this), we often like to "steal the couple away" at some point either after dinner or before/shortly after dance starts to snap a few photos, especially if the light outside is "golden". Is this something you would be interested in? First dance starts at (if having a dance) What "special dances" will be taking place at the start of the dance? (first dance, father/daughter, mother/son, etc) We usually do not plan to stay for an entire wedding dance. Generally, we usually like to allow 30-45 minutes of dance coverage. After this, everything starts to look about the same :) Is there a special exit the bride and groom will be having that you would want to be photographed? (sparkler send off, lantern lighting, friend/family tunnel) Please keep this time in mind with the hours included for coverage in your package. We can always discuss adding on hours if this is something you would like to be covered. Wedding coordinator (name/website) Videographer (name/website/email) Hair and make-up (salon or company name) Wedding dress shop & designer (and accessories if applicable) Bridesmaid dress shop & designer Groom's suit/tux shop & designer Groomsmen suit/tux shop & designer Wedding officiant name Florist (name/website) Caterer (name/website) Cake Maker (name/website) Band/DJ (name/website) Feel free to share a link to your wedding pinterest board (if you have one.) While we don't really enjoy "recreating" other photographer's images, we love to see what brings inspiration to you and the types of images you are most drawn to! With all being said and done, do you still feel comfortable with the package you have chosen? (You have booked us for an 8 hour wedding package.) FINALLY, please take the following space to let us know your "must-haves" or the most important areas of your wedding day that would be most special to you to have fully captured through our photography. We promise to deliver the best coverage we can throughout your day but it is helpful to be prepared ahead of time regarding your utmost anticipated moments you want photographed. (examples could be: getting my dress on, moments with mom, first look, bride and groom portraits, ring shots, candid moments of bridal party, unity ceremony, guest shots, first dance, etc). We will plan to build in more time for the moments you want and/or put extra focus on these things. FINALLY FINALLY - tell us what you hope to feel/see in your photos when you look back at them in 10 years? Our goal is to create timeless memories for you so please let us know how we can best serve you to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you!