Wedding Day Questionnaire This form is for my current clients. Please fill it out about a month before your wedding date. Please complete it online and click on the "submit" button at the bottom of the form. I will follow up during the week prior to your wedding. Wedding Date Date for Ray to call for final phone consultation (usually 5-7 days before wedding) Best time for Ray to call? : HH MM AM PM Select time zone you will be in during phone consultationPlease selectEastern (EST)Central (CST)Mountain (MST)Pacific (PST)Bride's Name First Last Groom's Name First Last Bride's cell phoneBride's Email Groom's cell phoneGroom's Email Wedding Planner's Name First Last Wedding Planner's phoneWedding Planner's Email Starting time for bride getting ready photography : HH MM AM PM Complete name and address for bride's getting ready location Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Starting time for groom getting ready photography : HH MM AM PM Complete name and address for groom's getting ready location Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Will the bride and groom see each other before ceremony?YesNoIf so, will there be a planned "first look?"YesNoIf there is a "first look" before the ceremony, which location will this take place?Will formal group portraits take place before or after the ceremony?BeforeAfterIf group portraits are done before the ceremony, which location will they take place?List the exact groups to be photographed for formal portraits (include "bride alone", "groom alone", and "bride and groom alone")Number of formal portraitsTime needed to complete portraits (please calculate 3 minutes for each formal portrait)How much time does the ceremony location provide before requiring us to leave the property (following the ceremony)?Please selectUp to 30 minutesUp to 45 minutesUp to one hourUp to two hoursThere are no time restrictionsIs this enough time to complete your formal portrait list (based upon the above 3 minute per portait calculation)?YesNoStarting time for formal portraits : HH MM AM PM Ending time for formal portraits : HH MM AM PM Describe any divorces or deaths in the family that Ray should be sensitive of during the formal portrait sessionList all parents and their partners with their titles (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Prof., etc)Complete name and address for ceremony location Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Wedding ceremony start time : HH MM AM PM Wedding ceremony end time : HH MM AM PM What kind of ceremony will it be?Please selectCatholicProtestantNon-demoninational ChristianMormonJewishHinduMuslimJustice of the PeaceNon-religiousOtherIf this is a Jewish ceremony, what time will the Katubah signing be? : HH MM AM PM Where will the Ketubah signing take place?Will the wedding ceremony be indoor or outdoor?IndoorOutdoorEstimated time you expect to leave the ceremony location (allow for time to bussle the bride's dress and get everyone into the limo or party bus) : HH MM AM PM Required time for the bride and groom to arrive at the reception venue : HH MM AM PM What will the bride, groom and wedding party do between the ceremony and reception?Please selectStopping at a pub to celebrateStopping at a location for additional portraitsRiding around town in limo or party busGoing directly to reception and joining the cocktail partyGoing directly to reception and freshening up before the grand entranceHaven't decided yetOther - will discuss with Ray during phone consultationPlease list location(s) if stopping between ceremony and receptionShould Ray plan to ride with wedding party to the reception?YesNoWill there be a second ceremony during the day (if the bride and groom have different religions?)NoYesComplete name and address for second ceremony location (if applicable) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Second ceremony start time : HH MM AM PM Second ceremony end time : HH MM AM PM What kind of second ceremony will it be?CatholicProtestantNon-demoninational ChristianMormonJewishHinduMuslimJustice of the PeaceNon-religiousOtherWill the second ceremony be indoor or outdoor?IndoorOutdoorList the exact groups to be photographed for formal portraits after second ceremony (include "bride alone", "groom alone", and "bride and groom alone")Number of formal portraits after second ceremonyTime needed to complete second ceremony formal portraits (please calculate 3 minutes for each formal portrait)How much time does the second ceremony location provide before requiring us to leave the property (following the ceremony)?Up to 30 minutesUp to 45 minutesUp to one hourUp to two hoursThere are no time restrictionsIs this enough time to complete your second ceremony formal portrait list (based upon the above 3 minute per portait calculation)?YesNoStarting time for second ceremony formal portraits : HH MM AM PM Ending time for second ceremony formal portraits : HH MM AM PM Complete name and address for reception location Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Is there a cocktail hour preceding the reception?YesNoWhat is the expected time guests will arrive for reception/cocktail hour? : HH MM AM PM Ending time estimate for Ray to finish photography : HH MM AM PM Ending time estimate for second photographer to finish photography : HH MM AM PM Number of hours Ray is contracted forNumber of hours second photographer is contracted forAdditional number of overtime hours Ray is neededAdditional number of overtime hours second photographer is neededHow many bridesmaids are there?How many groomsmen are there?How many ushers are there?Which of the following will also be a part of the wedding party (select one or more)Jr. BridesmaidJr. GroomsmanFlower GirlRing BearerNo additional membersWho will walk the bride down the aisle?How many guests do you expect to attend the wedding?Please list all relatives and/or friends who will have some role in the wedding (like reader, singer, musician, greeter, minister, etc) that we should make sure to photograph. Please list their role so we can easily know who they are:Will your wedding be traditional, contemporary, unique or unusual in any way? Please describe it.Describe where the bride and groom will be waiting (or hiding) before the start of the wedding.Describe any unique happenings that you plan during the ceremony (like releasing doves, a bagpiper leading the recessional, special dedication, etc)Will there be a receiving line for the bride and groom to greet the guests?Please selectYes, immediately after the ceremony at the churchYes, the bride and groom will greet the guests walking into the receptionNo, none at allNot a receiving line, but the bride and groom will walk table to table during dinnerOther - will discuss with Ray at phone consultationWhich of the following describes how your "grand entrance" at the reception will be?Please selectThe parents, wedding party, and bride and groom will be introduced individuallyThe parents and the bride and groom will be introduced individuallyThe wedding party and bride and groom will be introduced individuallyOnly the bride and groom will be introducedNo one will be introduced. There will not be a "grand entrance"Other - will discuss with Ray at phone consultationWhich of the following events will take place immediately following the Grand Entrance? (select all that apply)The bride and groom's first danceThe bride and groom cut the cakeHigh energy music with all the guests dancingHorah danceParents welcome guestsToastsHamotzi blessing is offered over ChallahChristian blessing before mealOther- will discuss with Ray at phone consultationPlease list all of the anticipated toasts, by whom, and approximately what time during the reception?Will there be a traditional first dance for the bride and groom?YesNoWhat time during the reception will the first dance take place?Please selectImmediately after the Grand EntranceShortly after dinnerSometime later in the eveningNot sure yetThere will not be a first danceWill there be a father/daughter dance?YesNoWill there be a mother/son dance?YesNoWhen will the father/daughter and mother/son dances take place?Immediately following the bride/groom first danceLater in the evening, separate from the the bride/groom first danceNot sure yetOther - will discuss with Ray at phone consultationWill there be a bridal party dance?YesNoWhat time during the reception will the bridal party dance take place?Immediately following the bride and groom's first danceImmediately following the father/daughter and mother/son dancesSometime later in the evening - not following any of the traditional dancesNot sure yetOther- will discuss with Ray at phone consultationDescribe any unique happenings that you plan during the reception (like a special guest apperance, special dance or surprise, birthday or anniversary celebration, special entertainment, etc)Do you have a band or a DJ?Please selectBandDJBothNeither, but we have a quartet or pianistThere will be no music for the receptionOtherList the band, DJ or ensemble's name or namesDo you have a videographerYesNoList the videographer's business nameList the florist's business nameList the cake maker's business nameList your venue contact's name and title (Catering Manager, Hotel Event Planner, etc.)List any additional vendors names and services (like a decorating service, lighting service, photo booth service, ice sculpturer, etc)Are additonal days of photography in the contract?YesNoSelect (one or more) events below if the coverage is contracted:Rehearsal DinnerSunday BrunchDay after wedding - bride and groom portrait sessionMendhi CeremonySangeet PartyOther - will describe belowPlease list the starting time/date/amount of hours needed/location for additional coverage (if applicable)List any additional comments that you have for RayBride and Groom's address after the wedding Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code
