Wedding Questionnaire

Having just come through the holidays, which we know is a huge time for engagements, I will be sharing some valuable wedding planning information in the next few blog posts.  I know the wedding planning process can be daunting so I would like to offer some advice and tools to help ease the stress.  

I am starting with a questionnaire that I find helpful to organize all pertinent wedding details in one place.  I find it useful when I meet with a Bride and Groom to start organizing all the details of their wedding.

Rabido: If you and your fiancé are getting bogged down or overwhelmed by the questions, table wedding talk for at least 24 hours. This will allow you to pick up again with a fresh perspective.

Best of luck to all of the newly engaged couples!

Wedding Date :_____________________________
Wedding Time :_____________________________
Wedding Location:___________________________
Reception Location:__________________________

Preferred Ceremony Venue____________________

Church / Synagogue / Hotel / Outdoor /
Preferred Reception Venue____________________

Beach / Country Club / Hotel / Tent / Etc

Reception Time:_______________________________
Total number of guests attending reception:__________
Number of guests attending, by age group:
5-18 ______ 19-25 ______ 26-55 ______Over 55 ____

Point of Contact the Week Of Wedding______________

Wedding Theme / Look___________________________

Color Scheme___________________________________
Semi-Casual / Semi-Formal / Formal / Other__________­__­­­

All Inclusive Wedding Budget Range________________

Members of the Wedding party:

Grandparents of bride____________________________
Grandparents of groom___________________________
Mother of the bride______________________________
Father of the bride_______________________________
Mother of the groom_____________________________
Father of the groom______________________________
Any divorces or step parents?______________________

Sisters / Brothers of Bride_________________________

Sisters / Brothers of Groom________________________

Will children be invited? Nieces / Nephews?__________

Bridesmaids & Ushers / Groomsmen
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Flowergirl & Ringbearer
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Matron or Maid of Honor & Best Man
______________________________________________
______________________________________________

How you would like to be introduced

Mr. And Mrs. John Hunter,
John and Paige Hunter, etc.

Will there be a toast? __Yes __No

If so, by whom? ________________________________

Will there be a blessing? __Yes __No

If so, by whom?_________________________________

Background music style for dinner and cocktails:
__ Classical __ Jazz __ Love Songs
__ Piano (George Winston) __ New Age
Cake Cutting __Yes __No
Dollar Dance __Yes __No
Garter and Bouquet __Yes __No

Any other special dances___________________________

DANCES:
First dance (Bride & Groom) __Yes __No
Song, Title and Artist____________________________

Bride and Father __Yes __No
Song: Title and Artist_____________________________

Groom and Mother __Yes __No
Song: Title and Artist_____________________________

Wedding Party/Parents __Yes __No
Song: Title and Artist_____________________________

Dance music preference __ 1950s __ 1960s __1970s
__1980s __1990s __Top 40 __Dance (Techno, House, Hip-Hop)
__ Motown __ Country __ Big Band/ Swing __ Rock & Roll
__ Reggae __ Disco

Specific Music Requests__________________________

Photographer:___________________________________

Videographer:___________________________________

Will Bride & Groom see each

other before ceremony? ___________________________

Photos of the Bride getting ready____________________

Where_________________________________________

Photos of the Groom getting ready___________________

Where_________________________________________

Photos of the Wedding Party________________________

Where__________________________________________

Group Photos of Groomsmen________________________

Where___________________________________________

Group Photos of Bridesmaids_________________________

Where___________________________________________

When will the portraits be done________________________

Before or After Ceremony____________________________

Hotel rooms needed for guests_________________________

How many_________________________________________

Connecting rooms___________________________________
Hospitality Suite____________________________________
Room for Bride & Groom_____________________________
Rooms with Cribs or Double Beds______________________

Transportation needed for the guests__________________

How many______________________________________

Transportation for Bridal Party______________________

Who are you including in this count__________________

Cake / style and flavor________________________

Grooms Cake_______________________________

Cupcakes__________________________________

Signature Desserts___________________________

Cocktail style reception_______________________

Sitdown dinner______________________________

Food Stations_______________________________

Preferred food______________________________
Bar preference______________________________

Preferred libations___________________________

Cocktail food must haves_____________________

Signature Cocktail__________________________
Candy Bar________________________________
Other special ideas_________________________

After Party / Location_______________________

Save the date_______________________________

Invite Style________________________________
Escort Cards_______________________________

Menu Cards________________________________
Rehearsal Dinner Invites______________________

Thank you cards_____________________________

Rehearsal Dinner____________________________

Location___________________________________
Style / Look / Feel___________________________

How Many Guests___________________________

Who will organize___________________________

Budget____________________________________

Wedding Registry Locations___________________

Engagement Party___________________________