Wedding Day Questionnaire

Name

First Name

Last Name

Wedding date

YYYY

Contact name and number of your planner or day-of coordinator?

If you don’t have a designated planner, who is someone I can contact if need be to ensure a stress and worry-free day for you.

What time would you like me to arrive?

Where will the bride and groom be getting ready?

Ex. Bridal suite at venue, hotel room, house, Airbnb

Ceremony Location Physical Address + Venue Name:

Reception Location Physical Address + Venue Name:

If same as the ceremony you can leave it blank.

Have you sent me your wedding timeline yet?

Names and Relationships of Bride's immediate family (parents, siblings):

Names and Relationships of Groom's immediate family (parents, siblings):

Will there be a first look(s) prior to the ceremony?

If you answered yes to this question, how many first looks will there be?

Example: Bride & Groom First Look / Father and Daughter First Look, Etc.

I may or may not but is it ok to include the first looks in your wedding film? (Which i usually share in my business social media)

If you choose to do them and in respect of your privacy and the intimacy of your wedding day.

Will there be a letter reading or gift exchange from the bride or groom on the wedding day? (choose all that apply)

Letter Reading

Gift Exchange

Neither is happening the day-of

Are you writing your own vows to read?

Yes, reading at the first look.

Yes, reading at the ceremony.

No, we are not writing our own vows

Please list those giving wedding toasts in the order in which they will be given:

Example: Rachel Doe, Sister of The Bride, MOH, Travis Doe, Brother of The Bride, BM, John Avis, Friend of The Groom

How many special dances are there gonna be in the reception?

I know that Firsts and Parents Dances are standard... I just want to make sure that I'm aware if there's any other special things that you have planned so I can plan ahead and capture them perfectly.

Are there any unique touches you have incorporated into your wedding day that you'd like me to be aware of and make sure I include in my footage?

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

In respect of your privacy... this is not required but I appreciate if you do as it helps me in a lot of aspects.

Who are your wedding film VIPS?

While I will use my creative eye to artistically include people on the wedding day, this gives me a list of those who NEED to be shown in your wedding hi-light / feature film.

Are there any special traditions (Or any surprises or hush hush ) that I should know about which will be happening on your wedding day?

Please list each vendor's business name and Instagram handle below:

I want to be sure to give proper credit to all the incredible vendors that are part of your wedding day. If you have troubles finding their Instagram handles you can just put their name or business names.

Who is your Planner or Day-of Coordinator?

Planner @planner

Who is your Photographer?

Photographer @photocompany

Who is your Florist?

Florist @floralcompany

Who is your Wedding Venue?

Venue @venue

Who is your Bridal Gown Designer or Bridal Shop?

Bridal Store / Bridal Designer @bridalstore @bridaldesigner

Groom’s Attire?

Tuxedo Shop @tuxedosho

Who is your Band/DJ?

DJ @DJ

Who is your Cake Artist?

Cake Artist @cakeartist

Who is your Hair Artist?

Hair Artist @hairartist

Who is your Makeup Artist?

Makeup Artist @makeupartist

Who is your Officiant?

Officiant @officiant

Who is your Signage Artist + Invite Designer?

Signage @signage

Who is your Decorator?

Decorator @decorator

Who is your Caterer?

Caterer @caterer

Are there other vendors I have missed to include in my tag list for social media?

Late-night snack @latenightsnack

Is there anything else I may have missed that you would like me to know prior to your big day?

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