The Elopement & Wedding Questionnaire

General

What are the things you want to remember most about your day?
What 3 words do you want your day to feel like?
Is there anything you think I should better know, to photograph you?
Do you need help choosing a date, locations, or vendors? Obtaining information or permits for locations?
What would you like the general layout of your day to look like?
Are there any special activities during the day that you have planned or would like to do - just the two of you?
What are your need-to-have vs. want-to-have moments documented?
How long do you have your venue(s) for?

Getting Ready

Where will y’all be getting ready?
Will hair & makeup be on-location, or will you be doing h&mu at a salon prior to your arrival?

Wedding Party

Who is in your wedding party, if anyone?

First Looks

Will you be doing a first look before the ceremony?
Do you plan on exchanging letters, gifts, or personal vows during that time?
If you are not doing a first look, are you open to having a moment alone without seeing each other?
If you are not doing a first look, would you be interested in doing a pre or post-wedding couple session? This is a session where you hop in your wedding attire - just the two of you - and get additional wedding photos before or after your wedding day. There is less stress, no rush, more personal, more time together, & more space to get creative.
Will you be doing a first look with anyone besides the groom?

Ceremony

How many guests are you expecting, if any?
Where will your ceremony be & how long do you expect it to last?
Am I free to get photos from anywhere during the ceremony?
Are there any special things taking place during the ceremony?
Who is walking you down the aisle (if anyone)?

Family Photos

For family photos, are there any unique situations I need to know about?

Reception

How many guests are you expecting, if any?
Where will your reception/dinner be?
Will you be having a live band, dj, or just playing music on speakers?
Would you like to have a private dinner before joining your guests?
Will their be a cocktail hour?
Will there be first dances?
Will there be toasts?
Will you be cutting a cake (or something else)?
Will there be a bouquet or garter toss? Neither? Another tradition?
Would you like to sneak away for more photos during the reception?
Would you like to do a last dance before the sendoff?
Are there any special guests coming to the wedding that you would like to be sure and get a photo with?
Do you have a formal exit/send off planned?
Where are you honeymooning?

Other Important Things

Do you have a planner & day-of-coordinator?
Do you have a videographer?
Any other vendors I should know about?