Wedding Day Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to fill this out. I really appreciate you sharing these details with me so I can focus on what matters the most to you and know what to expect on your wedding day.

Here are some timeline tips to keep in mind too -

This is YOUR day! These questions are just the flow of a typical wedding day. That does not mean your day has to follow any of it. Tell me your vision.
Wedding days can go off the timeline, as a photographer I will be there to capture the moments as they are happening, sometimes that means that the first look is at 4 instead of 3:30. Sometimes that means that other planned photos are cut in order to do something else. I am only able to photograph things that happen, so having some overlap or buffer time planned can be helpful. I just recommend spending your wedding day doing what you love with who you love, and ill photograph it!
Having a MOH or someone else type A to keep the timeline in check can be helpful. I will be focusing on taking pictures on the wedding day and will use the below information as my guide. I do like to have the disclaimer that I am not a wedding planner because sometimes I feel like that can be expected. That being said, I am here for you and am happy to help you look/feel/be amazing.
I do overshoot since I have a candid approach. So you may see me and feel like you need to be "on", but you don't! I may be getting a detail shot or like the emotion taking place. No need to acknowledge me and if I want something from you, I will ask. In general, you'll probably be smiling and having a good time, so no need to fake it, just be happy. :)

First and Last names of couple

Email Address

You will receive a copy of this questionnaire to this email, I will also use this email address when delivering the final gallery. If youd both like to be included, include multiple emails addresses with a comma.

How did you guys meet?

Who proposed? Tell me the story :D

Wedding Date

Who will be the main couple contact on the wedding day? What is their phone number ?

Who will be the non couple wedding day contact? What is their phone number ?

This is someone who will be with the couple that day in case the main contact is unavailable and an urgent matter comes up

Photographer Start Time

photographer End Time

# of hours in your booked wedding package

Your Wedding Day Timeline -

The bellow questions help me know what you're wedding day looks like, where I need to be, and what time I need to be there. I will take the information provided and use it as a timeline.

If you have a wedding planner and have an exact timeline you can send my way, I appreciate that as well. it is helpful to get this copy 30 days out from your wedding day.

getting ready pictures for either person, or both (30+ min)

Time and location (address) of getting ready photos

If both include both locations and times

Do you have a specific moment you want captured during this time?

a specific person zipping a dress or fixing a tie, a party member helping you get ready, champagne popping?

Are you planning on a first look (15+ min)

Other

Time and location (address) of first look(s)

Do you have a specific moment you want captured during this time?

reading your vows privately to each other, a favorite tradition, helping each other get ready, a prayer?

Wedding Party Formals (15+ min per party)

Other

Time and location for party formals

if in different locations, please share address for both

List the names and relationships of the wedding party

Do you have a specific moment you want captured during this time?

True life. Formals I typically do a serious- a smile - a pose one + walking. I always call out suggestions and the party comes through. If you have a specific vision. Lets hear it - bubbles, alcohol, etc can all be fun too!

Family Formals (15+ min depending on size)

Other

Time and location (address)

Please list out the family formal groupings or family members that you are wanting to have photographed.

These are easiest broken up by family and then going from large group to small group so we can dismiss family members to cocktail hour once we are finished with them. I recommend having a buddy from each family to kind of help me with these. I dont know the family members faces so Joe Smoe could sneak in on the Jones family shots and I would have no idea. It is easiest for me to focus on settings and pictures while someone else calls out the groupings and makes sure they're the right people. Usually there is an aunt who would LOVE this role. :P

Time for Newlywed Portraits (30+ min)

These photos are the most likely to be on your walls and used for thank you cards. So I like to spend a good chunk of time capturing these images. Its also the most amount of time you'll actually spend together. So I recommend planning on having time for couples portraits.

These can be done after a first look, after the family formals after the ceremony, or at sunset during the reception. (or a little bit here and there)

time and location (address)

Do you have a specific moment you want captured during this time?

sunset, a champagne toast, joyride in golf cart, etc. Its basically a mini engagement session. Its also the most alone the two of you will be all day, so its kind of fun. :)

Ceremony start time

Ceremony Location

Name and Address

What type of ceremony are you having?

How many guests are you expecting?

Additional Ceremony Information

Any fun surprises, or special touches that you have planned for your ceremony?

Reception Information -

Reception start time

Reception location

please include address

Are you being announced?

time and song

Are you having a first dance?

time and song

Are you having dances with your parents? (or whomever, ofc!)

time , song, and whom you are dancing with

Are you having a cake cutting?

time

Are you having speeches?

Who will be speaking? At what time?

What are you the MOST excited about for your reception?

Are there any moments or people you want me to be sure to focus on?

Are either of you changing your names?

Do you have a wedding theme or color theme?

Please list the vendor team that you are working with

Florist, Hair/Makeup, cake, - I like to give them credit when sharing wedding blogs :D

Anything else!? Drop it all here