Wedding Clients

I’m looking forward to capturing your big day! Please fill out this questionnaire and let me know if you have any questions! The more information I have about your wedding day, the better I can prepare and make your images exactly what you dream of. If you have any questions as you are filling it out, I’m here to help! XO

Wedding Client Questionnaire

  • I can't wait to photograph your wedding! Please complete this questionnaire-the more information you provide, the better I can prepare. Thanks!
  • Family Information

  • Day of Contact Information

    Please designate a contact person (not the bride or groom) that the photographer can be in touch with on the day of, if needed. Please list their name, cell phone, and relationship to you. We will only get in touch with them if necessary.
  • Bridal Party Information

  • Please put an * next to siblings of bride or groom
  • Please put an * next to siblings of bride or groom
  • Event Information

    Please fill out any sections that apply to your day
  • Photographer will typically photograph the dress hanging before it gets put on, the jewelry, shoes and accessories, and bridal bouquet. Please note: It is most common to have the Bridal Party and Mother dressed and ready before the Bride so that they can help assist the Bride into her dress. The Bride will need at least 30 minutes for this task.
  • (best to have them at bride’s getting ready location for photographing)
  • (Please consider the number of guests you may have and your timing. In my experience, receiving lines can take double or triple the time allotted and may take away from your scheduled photography time.)
  • (Please coordinate with your caterer about when to serve our vendor meals. It is generally best to feed us while you are eating, so we are done when you are done and can quickly resume photos.)
  • Bride and Groom Photos

  • (If not, plan to allow minimum 30 minutes (not including group photos) alone at a secondary location after the ceremony. Timing is very important, as we must have daylight to create these photos.
  • Group Photos

    Plan to allow at least 5 minutes for each group photo, and if over 14 people, allow 10 minutes for each. It always takes time to gather and pose so everyone can be seen, and to take several to ensure everyone is looking at the camera with their eyes open. Please inform all family members prior to the wedding of where and when they are expected for photos. We cannot be held responsible for photos desired if the people needed are not present.
  • Please have a guest/friend from bride and groom’s side, aka “the wrangler”, who is designated in advance by you to help gather people for their group photo. They should be able to command a group, know all key players and can gather and locate missing people. (If Aunt Martha or Cousin Jeff have slipped off to the cocktail hour, restroom, etc) Please let them know this important role in advance!
  • Please have a guest/friend from bride and groom’s side, aka “the wrangler”, who is designated in advance by you. They should be able to command a group, know all key players and can gather and locate missing people. (If Aunt Martha or Cousin Jeff have slipped off to the cocktail hour, restroom, etc) Please let them know this important role in advance!
  • Please use this area above to list each family grouping (using names and relationship to you) that you would like during your family formals time. Example: Bride/Groom/Bride’s mom Nell, Bride’s Dad Josh, Bride’s grandma Agnes, etc This list will help make things go smoothly and keep everyone organized. We recommend the following for speed, but please add other images if you’d like, keeping time in mind. BG=Bride and Groom (This suggested set up enables each group to be released as soon as possible to cocktail hour. Another useful option is to provide a small bar and hors d'oeuvres at the location where group photos are being taken, and people become less anxious to get to cocktail hour.) 1) BG with bride’s parents 2) BG with bride’s and groom’s parents 3) BG with all parents, grandparents and siblings (dismiss bride’s parents, grandparents and siblings) 4) BG with groom’s parents (dismiss groom’s parents) 5) BG with whole wedding party (all bridesmaids and groomsmen, flower girls and ring bearers)- dismiss children 6) Bride with bridesmaids-dismiss bridesmaids (these can also be done before the ceremony if time) 7) Groom with groomsmen- dismiss groomsmen (these can also be done before the ceremony if time) 8) BG alone for couple portraits at secondary location, with no other cameras or guests present-30 minutes minimum. Please list other groupings above.
  • Vendor Information

    Weddings come together and are awesome because of so many different people's work to bring your vision to life! I love to give credit for blogging and sharing purposes. Please fill in any that are applicable and give their website and/or email if possible. Thanks in advance!
  • Special socks or ties? etc.
  • Please mail or provide Sarah with invitation/weekend paper goods for photographing
  • The Fun Stuff

  • Feel free to mention anything beyond this questionnaire so I can be my best for you on the big day! I very much look forward to working with you!