Pre-Wedding Questionnaire Please answer the questionnaire to the best of your abilities. If you have any questions, please refer to the planning booklet or feel free to email us and we are happy to help.
Before beginning, please confirm you have read the planning handbook provided.(req) Bride/Groom/Partner 1(req)
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Bride/Groom/Partner 2(req)
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Emergency Contact Name(req)
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We will contact this person first if there is an issue on the day.
Would you like to add on video services?(req) Additional video services are not booked until you have received confirmation from the photographer and are subject to availability.
Preparations Please note that Matt does not drive and is transported by Jaye based on the couple's preferences (arrive with Jaye at the ceremony venue, attend second prep, etc). This should be kept in mind when you answer questions regarding timings, etc.
Will the photographer be attending preparation in the morning?(req) What time should JAYE arrive at preparations?(req) Please note - depending on Matt's location, this may not correspond to the start time of our services. Our start time begins when the first photographer arrives at the first location for the day.
Which prepratations will the photographer(s) be attending?(req) A note about single prep coverage Please note that when only one prep is covered, Matt will arrive at the ceremony location with Jaye approximately 20 minutes before the ceremony. If the couple would like Matt to meet him earlier than this, then the start time will begin when Matt is dropped off at the ceremony venue before Jaye travels to prep. Alternatively, if you would prefer to have a member of your friends/family transport Matt to the ceremony location from the preparation location Jaye is attending, please put this in the notes section for this part of the day and this can be accommodated.
Preparation Location that JAYE will be attending Please complete below information on the location JAYE will be attending. Please note that Matt is dropped off first - either at the ceremony location or the other prep if 2 preps are covered.
What is the name of the partner whose preparations are being photographed?(req)
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Is this location the same as....(req) A note about single prep coverage(req) Please note that when only one prep is covered, Matt/assistant will arrive at the ceremony location with Jaye approximately 20 minutes before the ceremony. If the couple would like Matt to meet him earlier than this, then the start time will begin when Matt is dropped off at the ceremony venue before Jaye travels to prep. Alternatively, if you would prefer to have a member of your friends/family transport Matt to the ceremony location from the preparation location Jaye is attending this can also be accommodated.
What is the address of the morning preparation location?(req)
Please describe the exterior of the prep location so it is easy to find on the day.(req) For example - End of terrace house with a green car in the drive and a red house number on the gate.
Is there parking available at the prep location?(req)
Preparation Location that MATT/Assistant will be attending What is the name of the partner whose preparations are being photographed?(req)
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Is this location the same as.....(req) What is the address of the morning preparation location MATT/Assistant will be attending?(req)
How will Matt be transported from Groom prep to the ceremony location?(req) Matt does not have a vehicle and will be dropped off by Jaye.
Please describe the exterior of the prep location so it is easy to find on the day.(req) For example - End of terrace house with a green car in the drive and a red house number on the gate.
Please tell me about any preparation events/details that may be important. For example - bride reveal to parents, special gifts handed out, etc. You do not need to tell me about normal events (eg - makeup, hair, etc.)
Ceremony Ceremony Start Time(req) Please note that the photographer will need to arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before the ceremony begins.
What kind of ceremony will you be having?(req) Is the ceremony at the same location as the prep?(req) Address of Ceremony Location(req)
Is parking available at the ceremony location?(req) Have you spoken with your officiant about any restrictions to photography?(req) Please note that the couple agree that it is their responsibility to speak with the officiant about any restrictions in advance of the wedding. The photographer is subject to any restrictions (including a ban on all photography) and cannot guarantee that restrictions imposed will not negatively impact the final result of the photography.
Will a videographer be recording the wedding ceremony?(req) Will you be having confetti?(req) Please tell me about any ceremony events/details that may be important.
For example - candle lighting, handfasting, etc. You do not need to tell me about normal events (eg - first kiss, etc.)
Pre-Breakfast Mingle / Cocktail Hour This covers the time between your ceremony and your wedding breakfast. This should be a minimum of 90 minutes (not including travel time). During this time you will usually mingle with guests, do a short couple session and your small group formal photos. Less than 90 minutes for this part of the day will likely result in the couple feeling stressed or not having enough time to meet with their guests.
Is the reception venue the same as the ceremony venue or the preparation venue?(req) What is the address of the reception venue?(req)
Is parking available onsite at the reception venue?(req) How long have you planned for a mingle with your guests?(req) We recommend that you plan at least 20 minutes to meet with your guests directly after the ceremony/confetti.
Would you like a large group shot with all your guests?(req) This takes about 10 minutes and is weather dependant.
Wedding Helper 1(req)
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This person is designated to help organise people for the group shots. They should know/be familiar with the people in the photos you are requesting.
Wedding Helper 2(req)
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This person is designated to help organise people for the group shots. They should know/be familiar with the people in the photos you are requesting.
GROUP PHOTOS
The photographer recommends up to 6 formal group photos. If the couple wishes for more than this please put the most important 6 photos in this section. Please email additional group photo requests to the photographer. They will be added to the list and completed only if the time is available on the day. More than 8 group photos will likely have an impact on the number of candid photos the couple receives.
Please tell me about any mingle events/details that may be important.
For example - magician, best friends playing the harp, etc.
Please note, the photographer shall strive to accommodate reasonable requests in regard to poses used, locations used and group photographs taken. Due to the vagaries of weather, timings on the day and the willingness of the subjects, it may not be possible to capture all photographs requested.(req)
Wedding Breakfast What time will guests ENTER in to be seated for the wedding breakfast?(req) This should be a minimum of 90 minutes after the ceremony not including travel time.
What time will the wedding breakfast begin?(req) This is usually about 15 minutes after the guests are entering to be seated.
Tell us about your speeches(req) Please note that the photographer cannot accommodate speeches given in between courses.
How long am I in attendance at your wedding?(req) How is the photographer being fed?(req) Due to the unpredictable nature of weddings and the tightness of timetables, we stipulate in our contract that the couple provide a meal which is hot and identifiable as a main course so we can stay onsite and available for any impromptu or early events (early speeches, etc) as well as prepare for the evening coverage. We do understand that some couples would prefer not to do this. In these cases, the photographer can provide their own meal but will need to leave the venue for 1.5 hours.
The couple should communicate the meal requirement to their caterer. If the photographer is not fed by the caterers, they will need to leave to go offsite and eat. This can take up to 1.5 hours.(req) Food should be hot and identifiable as a main course but does not need to be the same as your guests recieve. It should be served at the beginning of the meal and not during desserts as to allow the photographer time to eat before working again.
The photographer will have a meal break of 1.5 hours to get food offsite.(req) The couple acknowledge that the photographer will not be available to photograph any events during this time including speeches or other events listed in the timetable. The photographer's insurance requires that s/he remove all equipment during this break. Additional break time will not be added back to the coverage time of the day.
What kind of meal will you be having?(req) Please tell me about any meal or speech events/details that may be important.
For example - singing waiters, slide projector display, live musician, etc.
Evening Party This is the time after your meal has ended until late in the evening.
Will you be having a first dance?(req) What time is your first dance?(req) Tell us about your first dance(req) Note about very short first dances(req) You are always welcome to have the first dance you want to have. However, it is important to note that photographs of first dances are very technically complex and take multiple exposures to get correct. When the dance is cut short, the resulting photographs may be impacted.
Will you be having a cake cutting?(req) What time is your Cake Cutting?(req) Tell us a little bit about your party(req) Please let me know if you are having any of the following events (at any time during the day)(req) Tick as many as apply
Please note that any event involving pyrotechnics (sparklers, smoke bombs, etc.) will not be organised by the photographer due to insurance restrictions. The photographer will not photograph any event involving pyrotechnics if more than 10 people are involved or if the participants are too intoxicated to participate safely - regardless of who organises them. Professional fireworks displays scheduled during the photographer's working hours will be photographed but a composite image with the couple in front of the fireworks will be subject to a £30 surcharge for advanced editing.
Please tell me about any evening party events/details that may be important.
For example - singing waiters, slide projector display, live musician, etc.
After the Wedding Has your home address changed since you booked with us?(req) What is your new address?(req)
As a courtesy, we provide a small number of photographs to the vendors that have worked on your wedding (eg - photos of the bouquet to your florist). Please note that all requests for vendor images must go directly through the photographer as your license does not allow you to distribute the images for commerical purposes. Are you happy for us to distribute these photos to the vendors who worked on your wedding?*(req) Please tell me the names of your vendors (eg - Flowers by Firenza Floral Design, etc.)
Legal Disclosure By submitting this form you are stating that you have provided us with complete, accurate details about your wedding day as outlined in your contract as 'Addendum A'. Please ensure that all information is correct as this forms a part of a legally binding contract for services.
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