Bridal Questionnaire

Please complete this questionnaire as quickly as possible and either email it back to
timelesstreasuresphoto@hotmail.com or mail it to Julie Loft – Timeless Treasures Photography, 2206 Hunters Hollow Ridge, Lake View, NY 14085




Wedding Date:


Package Chosen:                        #of hours:

Ceremony Location:


Time you expect your photographers to arrive:


Ceremony Address/Phone#



Reception Location:


Time:

Reception Address/Phone#:


Formal Portrait Location Ideas: (please have an indoor location chosen in case of rain or other bad weather)


The Bride's full Name:

Bride's phone number:


The Bride's e-mail address:

Bride’s current home address:


Who is the primary contact - bride or groom?

The Groom's full Name:

The Groom's phone number:

The Groom's e-mail address:

Groom’s current home address:



What will your married address be?



Will the bride take the groom’s last name?

Where is your honeymoon and when will you be returning?



Full names of the parents of the groom:


A contact # for them:


Full names of the parents of the bride:


A contact # for them:


Are there special issues we need to consider when photographing family? (Stepfamilies, physical disabilities, etc.)

Number of Flowergirls__________ Ages ________

Number of Ringbearers _________ Ages ________


Bridesmaids

Maid of Honor:
MOH’s phone#:
Bridesmaids:


Siblings:


Groomsmen:

Best Man:
Best Man’s Phone #:
Groomsmen:


Siblings:


Will the bride and groom be seeing each other prior to the ceremony?

Name and contact information for your wedding director/planner:


Name and contact information of your videographer:


Is there a special event (dove release, sparklers, etc) that we need to be aware of?



Bride's location before ceremony (where she's getting ready)


Groom's location before ceremony (where he's getting ready)


Do you want photos of the groom and groomsmen while getting ready?


CEREMONY:

Will your priest/officiant allow flash photography during the ceremony? (very important to clear this with your clergy because some do not allow flash photos, some do not allow any photos at all)


Receiving line at the ceremony or at the reception?


RECEPTION:

What is the order of the reception? (Entrances, cake cutting, first dances, dinner, etc)


What time is dinner served?


Sit-down, Family style or Buffet

How many guests?

Will your photographers be joining the guests for dinner? (Not mandatory, but please let us know so we can stop at McDonald's between formals and the reception!!) 



DJ Company and phone number:


*******Name of assigned person who will responsible for making sure all the people for the groups shots are present (for both the ceremony and reception)*******

Assigned person_______________________  Phone number ________________

This is so important. We do not know your extended family members yet, and the bride and groom should never be the ones to have to track family members down for formal portraits after the ceremony.


Which 3 words should describe the "feel" for your wedding day?

Romance            Fun              Glamour        Sophistication      Socializing
Relaxed             Celebration    Classic          Simplicity            Elegance
Other: ________________________


As a couple, what best describes your personality: (pick as many as you like)

Fun          Playful        Flirtatious       Romantic       Intense           Birds of a Feather...
Warm       Sexy          Buddies          Soul Mates     Total Opposites 


For the BRIDE to be: What 8 words best describe you? 

Shy               Outgoing    Fun-loving     Quiet        Introspective      Delegator
Intense         Reserved    Traditional     Informal    Relaxed             Controlling
High-energy   Subtle        Cool              Hot          Unconventional   Sensitive
Confident       Modest      Adventurous   Practical    Serious              Playful


For the GROOM to be: What 8 words best describe you? 

Shy               Outgoing    Fun-loving     Quiet        Introspective      Delegator
Intense         Reserved    Traditional     Informal    Relaxed             Controlling
High-energy   Subtle        Cool              Hot          Unconventional   Sensitive
Confident       Modest      Adventurous   Practical    Serious              Playful


Looking at wedding photography online or in magazines, what attracts you most?

Candids     Natural        Romantic     Classic          Emotional           Fun
Playful       Moody         Artistic        Traditional     Expressive          High Fashion
Edgy         Eclectic        Quality        Soft Color      Saturated Color   Black and White
Timeless    Memorable   Photojournalism               Dramatic            Fine Art
Other: ________________________________________________



The end result of photography for your wedding should be: (pick as many as apply)

_____ Lots of pictures that tell the complete story of our wedding - capturing the EMOTION of the day

_____ 2-3 each - PERFECT SHOTS of the important moments and typical traditional couple and group shots

_____ Fun pictures of friends and family

_____ Mostly images concentrating on the two of us

_____ Lots of group/family shots

_____ Artistic details

_____ Close-up intimate shots

_____ Lots of candids

_____ (bridal portrait) High-fashion, stylized images

_____ (bridal portrait) Natural, relaxed images

_____ Natural couple shots - interactive

_____ Classic couple shots - posed


Comments/Needs/Concerns:



Do you like BLACK AND WHITE, SEPIA TONE, COLOR, or a little of each?



Please make a list of DEFINITE, MUST-HAVE photos:










Please complete this questionnaire as quickly as possible and either email it back to timelesstreasuresphoto@hotmail.com or mail it to Julie Loft – Timeless Treasures Photography, 2206 Hunters Hollow Ridge, Lake View, NY 14085