Personal Information

Bride's Name

First Name

Last Name

Groom's Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

What is your mailing address?

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Please confirm the date of the wedding:

YYYY

Photographer Information

Name and address of location where photographer(s) will arrive to start coverage. If you will be checking into a hotel to get ready for the day, please text the room number as soon as you have it. The hotel will generally not give out this information for privacy reasons:

Please list all locations and addresses we will be shooting at throughout the day and indicate what room you'll be in or "where we can find you" type information:

Time frame for Photographers contracted coverage (please refer to contract for hours allotted) e.g. 3-11 PM:

Venue/Planner Information

What is/are the name(s) and contact information of contacts/coordinators at the venue(s)?:

Are there any restrictions or guidelines put in place by your ceremony or reception location(s) or officiants that we should know about? (e.g. – no flash photography during ceremony, where we are/are not able to be during the ceremony, etc.):

What is the name of your Wedding Planner (if different than the venue(s) coordinator) as well as contact information:

Wedding Party Information

How many bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers will there be and what are their names?:

Please list cell phone numbers of the Bride, Groom, Best Man, Maid of Honor, and parents in case we need to contact someone in an emergency:

Bridal Party Portraits

Time Bride's hair & make-up is scheduled to be complete:

Time Bride will begin putting on her dress:

Time frame for Bride's pre-ceremony portraits - 20 minutes (e.g. 4:00-4:20 PM). Be sure the florist knows we need hand flowers delivered no less than 15 minutes before this time:

Pre-Ceremony Bridal party portrait combinations you would like to do (roughly 3 min. each):

Below are different combinations and options. You are not required to do them all. Please specify which you do and do not want to do. Keep in mind, the more combinations you need, the more time you need to allot (roughly 3 minutes per photo group) in the schedule of the day.

Bride with Bridesmaids together

Bride with individual Bridesmaids

Bride with flower girl(s) and ring bearer(s)

Bride with siblings

Bride with parents

Bride with mom

Bride with dad

Bride with immediate family (parents & siblings)

Bride alone

Please include names for those individuals who will be included in the above groupings:

If there there are any specific photos that are not listed above, please let us know here:

Groomsmen Portraits

Time Groom and Groomsmen will finish getting dressed (if wanting photos of Groom’s prep) or arrive to shooting location dressed:

Time Groom's Pre-Ceremony Portraits-20 minutes (e.g. 4:30-4:50 PM). Be sure florist knows we need Groom's flowers 15 minutes before this time:

Pre-Ceremony Groom portrait combinations you would like to do (roughly 3 min. each):

Groom with Groomsmen together

Groom with individual Groomsmen

Groom with flower girl(s) and ring bearer(s)

Groom with siblings

Groom with parents

Groom with mom

Groom with dad

Groom with immediate family (parents & siblings)

Groom alone

Please include names for those individuals who will be included in the above groupings:

If there there are any specific photos that are not listed above, please let us know here:

Post-Ceremony Formal Portraits

Please include names for those individuals who will be included in the above groupings:

If there there are any specific photos that are not listed above, please let us know here:

Timeline

Will there be a “first look” with the Bride and Groom prior to the ceremony? If so, what is the time frame? (e.g. 5:00-6:30 PM)

What are the start & end times for your ceremony? (e.g. 6-6:45 PM):

What is your goal time for entering your reception? Remember timing wise: Ceremony end time +5 minutes for guests to clear out, +3 minutes for each group photo + 10-15 minutes with just the two of you (if you did not do a first look) + any travel time = approximate time to arrive at reception. Make sure your goal time is reasonable with the number of group photos you've selected.

When you enter the reception, what will be your first event – first dance or dinner? If you will dance first thing, I will need to time to get set up before you enter the room.

What time and type of formal exit will you have? (bubbles, sparklers, etc.)

Reception Group Photos

Please list any RECEPTION GROUP PHOTOS you'd like to take in addition to the journalistic photographs we'll be shooting (such as work groups, sororities/fraternities, distant relatives, etc.). If the group is larger, I recommend having your DJ make an announcement to help gather the individuals at that time.

Don't forget that a long list of photos will be keeping you from shaking your butt on the dance floor and mingling with guests. So I recommend only listing 2-3 so that you can relax and have fun!

Specific Wedding Details

Approximately how many guests do you expect?

Are there any special traditions that we should know about which will be happening on your wedding day like: unity candle or sand, parent or couple gift exchanges, special readings or poems, or reception events such as sorority serenades, etc.? If there are surprises planned, please be sure to let us know privately.

What is your favorite detail about the wedding? Are there any details, people, or events you want to be SURE we don't miss? What about special or heirloom pieces of jewelry or other objects we should look for? Please designate someone to have all of the Bride's details (shoes, rings, garter, personal/special jewelry, etc.) set aside and easy to find.

Please describe your wedding theme including the special touches that make your wedding extra lovely and personal, any DIY projects that were done, etc. What are the wedding colors? How formal will the event be?

Are you doing bouquet and/or garter toss?

Bouquet Toss

Garter Toss

Neither

Are there any divorces, deaths, special circumstances, limited mobility, etc., which we should know about so as not to embarrass anyone?

Are there any specific locations that you would like your group photos and/or couple portraits to be shot at?

Vendor List

@username for tagging/crediting on social media

Do you have a videographer?

Yes

Videographer - please also give name and contact info if you are using one

Do you prefer for the photographer or the videographer to take the lead in directing posing for portraits and to have priority with getting specific angles/shots?

Don't worry...there isn't a wrong answer! It's just helpful to know in case there are portions of the day where we are short on time or in a space where movement is limited.

Photographer

Videographer

Planner

Florist

Wedding Dress

Shoes

Groom's Suit

Makeup

Hair

Caterer

Cake/Desserts

Band/DJ

Other Vendors (Stationary, Rentals, Photo Booth, Etc.)

Do you want to be tagged in photos on Instagram? If so – what is/are your username(s)?

Important Acknowledgements

If not utilizing a 2nd shooter, allow 10-15 minutes in the day’s schedule for me to step away from all bridal party to be in the reception hall and take photos there.

Got It!

Please make sure to bring a nice hanger to photograph your wedding dress on.

Got It!

Please either mail me an invitation or bring a set to be photographed if possible.

Got It!