Pre-wedding Questionnaire

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Partner 1 Name

First Last

Where is partner 1 getting ready?

Where will the partner 1 have her final preparation taking place (last makeup & hair finishing touches and getting in the dress) on the wedding day? (Name and Address if NOT the ceremony location). If two photographers, this is where Chris will start.

Partner 2 Name

First Last

Partner 2 getting ready photos?

Partner 2 would like getting ready photos taken (can realistically do without a second photographer IF both partners are getting ready at the same location OR if one partner is getting ready first.)

Yes

Where is partner 2 getting ready?

Please note that unless you have hired a second photographer. Coverage of partner 2 will take place before the partner 1’s getting ready coverage.

Where is your ceremony taking place? (Name & Address)

Please verify the start time of the ceremony:

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

Approximately how long will the Ceremony last?

Is this a religious wedding?

This answer simply helps me to know what to expect in regards to how the ceremony will run so I can plan to capture all of the important moments for you.

Are there any photography restrictions at your Ceremony location?

Time limits, Movement, etc.

Yes

Tell me about any restrictions or guidelines at your ceremony location that I should know about (make to sure include if there are any time restrictions as to how early or how late we are permitted to be on the location).

Where will your Reception take place? (name & address, contact name & email)

What time does your cocktail hour begin?

Is there a set time at this point when you need/want to be at the Reception?

What time will the reception introductions take place?

Do you plan on seeing each other before the Ceremony?

Although not traditional, this does make your photography much more relaxed for you, your friends, and your family. Plus, everyone is still looking their best!

Yes

Would you like all family photos completed before the ceremony as well?

Are there any specific locations that you would like your Family, Wedding Party and/or Bride and Groom photos taken at?

Please specify which groups at which locations.

Which family group photos would you like taken?

Please check all that apply.

Both Partners w/ Partner 1’s Parents

Both Partners w/ Partner 1’s Immediate Family

Both Partners w/ both Both Partners’s Immediate Families

Both Partners w/ Partner 2’s Immediate Family

Both Partners w/ Partner 2’s Parents

If there are additional family group photos that you would like, please list them here with corresponding name(s)

(Example: Both of us with sister, Sarah) ***Please plan on about 2 minutes of time for each additional grouping requested. PLEASE SPECIFY INDIVIDUALS BY NAME***

Are there any special family situations (divorces, deaths, etc.), that I should know about that we need to be sensitive to?

Yes

Please share a little about the sensitive situation(s) so that any embarrassment or awkward situations can be avoided.

Names and Relationships of Partner 1's immediate family (parents, siblings, grandparents):

Names and Relationships of Partner 2's immediate family (parents, siblings, grandparents):

Are there any special traditions or special things that I should know about which will be happening on your wedding day?

Are you planning a formal exit? (from the ceremony or reception)

Yes

When will the formal exit be taking place?

After Ceremony

After Reception

How will your guests be sending you off for your formal exit?

Suggestion: If your exit takes place after dark it’s recommended that sparklers play at least some role in the exit to act as a light source 🙂 Can be combined with other things too).

Since you answered "Other" above, how will your guests send you off?

What time does the reception end?

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

How many guests are expected?

What is your first dance song?

Who is your Wedding Coordinator? (Contact name, email & website)

Have contracted a videographer?

Yes

Is videography or photography your priority in the event that a situation arises where there is one best angle for a scene to be recorded?

Photography is priority

Videography is priority

Will you communicate my priority with your videographer?

Yes

Who is your Videographer? (Contact name, email & website)

Who is your Florist? (Contact name, email & website)

Who is your Cake Artist? (Contact name, email & website)

Who is your Band/DJ for the wedding? (Contact name, email & website)

Who is your Makeup Artist? (Contact name & email)

Who is your Hair Artist? (Contact name & email)

What other vendors are a part of your wedding day – Lighting, linens, other rentals, minster, string players, etc. (Contact names, emails & websites)

How many in the wedding party?

Total number of attendants (bridesmaids/groomsmen etc.)

Will you have any Flowergirls or Ringbearers? If so, please list their names.

Do you know at this point when you depart for your Honeymoon and when you return?

Will the address that you gave us at the time of booking change once you get married?

Yes

What will your new address be?

Is there anything else you would like to communicate to me? 🙂

Pre-wedding Questionnaire

Syracuse, New York

The Story Photography