Bride & Groom Wedding Questionnaire
Please fill out the wedding questionnaire below and submit back to me no later than 6 weeks before your wedding date. The information will be used to create your timeline and for submitting to any possible publications.
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Bride & Groom Name (first & last) *
Email Address *
Your mailing address before your wedding:
Your mailing address after your wedding: *
Wedding Date *
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Contact Information
It isn't likely, but in case of an emergency we may need this contact information to get in touch on the wedding day. You two as the Bride & Groom will be quite busy enough, so please provide the most reliable emergency contacts other than yourselves. If you need to get in touch with me, feel free to call or text 662-417-6153.
Wedding Planner/Day-Of-Coordinator (Name & Cell Phone): *
Emergency Contact (Name, Relation, and Cell Phone): *
Second Emergency Contact (Name, Relation, and Cell Phone): *
Bride & Bridesmaids “getting ready” location? (Name of Location & Exact Address for GPS purpose) *
Parking Options at Bride's Getting Ready Location: *
Groom & Groomsmen “getting ready” location? (Exact Address for GPS purpose) *
Parking Options at Groom's Getting Ready Location: *
Details & Photo Requests
The following are recommended details to have set aside for pictures at the beginning of the day. You may not have all of these items, but please gather any you do and have them ready for us to grab when we arrive so we can get started right away!

• BRIDE: Veil, belt/sash, hair comb/headpiece, earrings, necklace, bracelet, shoes, garter(s), clutch, perfume, champagne bottle/glasses, bouquet, etc.

• GROOM: Tie or bow tie, socks, shoes, belt/suspenders, cufflinks, watch, handkerchief, pocket square, cologne, whiskey/bourbon/flask, boutonniere, etc.

• BOTH: Engagement ring and wedding bands, a ring box, paper goods (full invitation suite including addressed envelope, menu, escort card, table number), heirloom items, ribbon, antique tray, welcome gift for out-of-town guests, etc.

DETAIL TIPS. Please consider:
• Asking your florist to set aside some loose flowers and greenery for pretty detail styling • Having all three rings (engagement ring and both wedding bands) available at the Bride's getting ready location to be photographed at the beginning of the day *
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For the bride: Is it important to you to have a picture of your dress hanging up, or is it ok for us to photograph the beautiful details while you're wearing it instead? The dress often looks better on, and finding the perfect spot to hang it may take up valuable time depending on the venue & logistics. *
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Are there any other sentimental/significant details that we should be aware of on the wedding day (e.g. letters, gifts, your grandfather's watch, your mother's pearls, meaningful decor, symbolic elements, so on and so forth)? *
CEREMONY
Ceremony location? (Name of Venue & Exact Address for GPS purpose) *
Reception location? (Name of Venue & Exact Address for GPS purpose) *
What are the travel times between all of the locations (if more than one location)? *
If you are having an outdoor wedding, what is your rain plan? Please be sure to include all relevant addresses we will need.
What time is your ceremony? *When choosing a time for your wedding, please be mindful of your wedding portraits. You want to have enough natural light for your family, wedding party, and most importantly - YOUR Bride & Groom Portraits. If are not having a first look, but you want those pretty, outdoor photos that you have seen on my website & social media, please start your wedding AT LEAST 2 hours BEFORE sunset. Please keep this in mind when Daylight Savings Times Ends. If you need help choosing a time for your wedding, I will help. *
Approximate ceremony length: *
Will you be arriving or leaving in a limo/special car? *
What time do you & your groom plan to leave your reception? *
What are the names of the maid of honor & best man and what is your/your groom’s relationship to them?
How many bridesmaids (including MOH)? *
How many groomsmen (including the best man)? *
Approximate ages, and roles of any children involved in the Wedding Party (i.e. ring bearer, flower girl): *
Are you & your groom doing a first look? (If NOT, please keep in mind that I will need at least 1 hour after your ceremony in order to take Bride & Groom Portraits, Wedding Party group Portraits, and Family Portraits!) *
If yes, do you wish for your First Look to be private or may others (i.e. Family and/or Wedding Party) witness from a distance without interfering?
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Will the Bride be doing a First Look with anyone else? (This is usually done right before the First Look with the Groom)
Please provide a rough timeline of your wedding day, including events during the reception (i.e. first dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc). *
Some Catholic churches or university chapels only allow photography from the back of the church, and some pastors/officiants have restrictions as well. For photographers, this sacred time of your wedding day is often a balance between making sure you get the pictures you need while not disturbing the guests in any way. To the best of your knowledge, does your ceremony venue have any rules or regulations for photographers that I need to be aware of? *
How many guests are you expecting? *
Attire: *
Wedding Colors: *
Any other notes regarding the ceremony?
FAMILY FORMALS
Are there any divorces, separations, or deaths that I should be aware of during family formals? Any other sensitive family situations I should be aware of? *
Groupings for the BRIDE'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY (please include full names and relations so that we can call family members by their first name as we organize portraits): *
Groupings for the GROOM'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY (please include full names and relations so that we can call family members by their first name as we organize portraits): *
Are there any special locations that you would like your group photos to be taken at? If you are getting married at a church, would you like the group photos taken at the alter, or are you okay with going outside for better light? I HIGHLY suggest outside!
EXTENDED FAMILY TIPS: • Extended family formals post-ceremony are completely optional. If you have a very large family and/or more than 10 group photos, I suggest saving some group shots for the Reception so you don't keep your guests waiting too long.• If you have large group shots, such as an entire side of the family with 15 or more individuals, please ask your officiant/pastor to make an announcement after the ceremony asking family members to stay seated – otherwise everyone scatters during Cocktail Hour. Just one announcement saves SO much time!• Consider sending an email to your family members, instructing them when and where to meet for pictures so that everyone is present and ready to go.• It helps to have a person (or two) familiar with both sides of the family to help find missing individuals. *
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Please list any EXTENDED FAMILY groupings here (expect an average of 2 minutes per grouping):
RECEPTION
Please list any OTHER important persons/groups (family or otherwise) to be informally photographed during your Cocktail Hour or Reception:
Are there any restrictions at the reception I should be aware of? *
Will the Bride and Groom have a First Dance? *
Will the Bride be having a special dance with any family members? *
Will the Groom have a special dance? *
Will you have a photographed exit from your reception? If so, how will your guests be sending you off (e.g. sparklers, bubbles, ribbons wands, petals, etc)? *
What are you most looking forward to about your wedding day? What is your most anticipated moment? *
Are there any special traditions, events, or performances that we should know about that will be happening on your wedding day (e.g. unity candle, foot washing, special music performance, choreographed first dance, midnight snack food truck, or other surprises)? *
PORTRAIT TIPS: • Keep your hands on each other at all times! Gently touching and holding each other with both hands helps convey connection and affection in pictures. • Enjoy a good, long First Kiss at the end of your ceremony – wrap those arms around each other and smile! No quick pecks, please! • I sometimes ask couples to stop and kiss again as they're walking back down the aisle together. A little dip makes this even cuter! • If you are doing a dip or spins during your First Dance, please try to do them facing the camera. When spinning or twirling, maintain eye contact and smile really big at each other! *
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Vendor Information
I need this information in the event of an emergency on your wedding day as well as if your wedding is submitted for publication (magazines, blogs, etc.). Please complete any information that applies to your wedding. Extra details are even better (example: your necklace was your grandmothers that she wore on her wedding day). When I know these details, I can make sure that I capture everything that has sentimental value to you.
Dress - Designer and Place of Purchase? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Florist? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Ceremony Venue? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Reception Venue? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Wedding Planner/Coordinator? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
DJ/Entertainment Services? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Videographer? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Cake? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Catering? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Bridesmaids Dresses - Designer and Place of Purchase? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Groomsmen and Groom Attire? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Invitations? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Makeup & Hair? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Favors? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Transportation? Please include name, website, email, & Instagram handle. *
Are there any other vendors I should know about?
And finally, are there any other details we should know? Do you have any questions for me in preparation for your wedding day? Clear your head here:
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Post-Wedding
Keep an eye out for your 'sneak peeks', which will be posted on social media about a week after your wedding! I'll tag you if I can, but usually this is only possible if you've already liked and followed me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/coriss.watson/) and/or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/capturedbycoriss/). If I'm unable to tag you for whatever reason, I will still let you know via email that the sneak peeks have been posted. Please feel free to SHARE the sneak peeks and TAG any friends, family, or wedding party members in the pictures! Downloading is not recommended because the images will be low resolution. *
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