S.STRINE | PHOTOGRAPHY wedding client questionnaire Client information Names: Address: Email: Bride Cell Phone: Wedding Date: Ceremony Location:
Wedding Website: Groom Cell Phone: Wedding Time: Reception Location:
Number of Guests:
Bride getting ready Would you like to be photographed while getting ready?
YES
NO
When and where will you be getting ready? Where will you be putting on your dress? Will you be using a hair stylist or makeup artist?
YES
NO
Will you be wearing any unique accessories or heirlooms? (mom’s dress, antique veil, designer shoes, etc.)
Groom getting ready Would the groom like to be photographed while getting ready?
YES
NO
When and where will he be getting ready? Please describe any groomsman activities (golf, barber shop, etc.) that will take place prior to getting ready: Will the groom be wearing any unique accessories or heirlooms? (cuff links, designer tux, etc.)
bride and groom photos Would you like to take bride and groom photos before or after the ceremony? BEFORE If before, would you like to take “first look” photos?
AFTER YES
Where would you like to take bride and groom and/or “first look” photos?
OTHER (please describe below) NO
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Bridal party and family photos Would you like to take bridal party photos before or after the ceremony? BEFORE
AFTER
OTHER (please describe below)
Would you like to take formal family photos before or after the ceremony? BEFORE
AFTER
OTHER (please describe below)
Where would you like to take bridal party and formal family photos? Please describe any specific formal family photo requests, special considerations or unique family situations:
Would you like to take bride and groom or bridal party photos at an off-site location? YES
NO
If yes, please describe location, specific photo requests and time allotted:
Bridal party Please list names of all bridesmaids:
Please list names of all groomsmen and ushers:
Please list names and ages of all other members of the bridal party (flower girl, junior bridesmaids, ring bearer, etc.):
Ceremony Is the ceremony indoors or outdoors?
INDOORS
OUTDOORS
If outdoors, please describe backup location in case of inclement weather: Are there any rules regarding photography at the ceremony location or per your officiant? Is camera flash allowed at the ceremony location?
YES
NO
Will there be a unity ritual during the ceremony?
YES
NO
Please describe any family or religious traditions that will take place during the ceremony:
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Please describe when and where you will sign the marriage certificate: Will you make a formal exit after the ceremony?
YES
NO
Please describe any important exit details: How will the bride and groom and/or bridal party get from the ceremony to the reception?
reception How far is the reception venue from the ceremony site? Please describe any traffic parking concerns: Will there be a cocktail hour?
YES
NO
When and where will you make your grand entrance to the reception? Please list the approximate time of reception events (dinner, first dances, toasts, prayer, cake-cutting, special dances, etc.) and any important details:
Will there be dancing?
YES
NO
Will there be bouquet and garter tosses?
YES
Will you be making a formal exit from the reception?
NO YES
If yes, please describe exit time, location and important details:
Important names and phone numbers Mother of the Bride: Mother of the Groom: Event Coordinator: Maid of Honor: Best Man:
NO
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Wedding professionals Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist: Bridal Gown, Shoes and Accessories: Bridal Party Dresses: Flowers: Event Coordintor: Entertainment: Catering: Cake: Chairs, Linens, DĂŠcor and Lighting:
special requests Please describe any special photo requests or other important information:
after the party What is your favorite local restaurant? What is your favorite wine or other adult beverage?