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Wedding Information

Brides Name:

Grooms Name:



Address and Time for rehearsal dinner:


Rehearsal Date

Wedding Date


Phone Number you can be reached at before and after the wedding:

Emergency Contact Person:

Emergency Contact NAME AND NUMBER for day of Wedding (Please provide a phone number other than the bride or groom that can be reached all day):


For the following questions, please give us the name, address (if applicable), phone number, and email address.:

Ceremony Location:


Ceremony Coordinator:


Reception Venue:


Photographer


Caterer:


Florist:


DJ or Band:


Pre Ceremony

Will the Bride & Groom see each other before the ceremony?YesNo

If you are seeing each other before the ceremony, do you want this moment filmed?YesNo

Capturing the unique "getting ready" moments of the day are always special. From hair and makeup to putting on your veil, dress and all the finishing touches. If you want us there to capture these, what time would you like us to begin filming on your wedding day?:

Where will the Bride be getting ready on the wedding day? (Name, Contact Phone Number and address):


If you want us there to film the details of you and your bridesmaids getting ready, about what time are you planning on putting on the dress?:

Where will the Groom be getting ready on the wedding day? (Name and Address):


How long does it take to get to the ceremony from where the bride and groom are getting ready?:

Are there any particular activities you want captured before the wedding begins?


CEREMONY

Is the ceremony:

Inside

Outside

What denomination is the ceremony?:

Is it okay to place a wireless microphone on the lapel of the groom and/or the Officiant  during the ceremony? (The microphone is for the video recording only. It will not be amplified.

Yes- Groom   No Groom   Yes Officiant No Officiant

BRIDES PLEASE INFORM YOUR GROOM OF THE MICROPHONE HE WILL BE WEARING DURING THE CEREMONY. We don't want to make him more nervous than he already is. :)

Tell us about any special traditions or unique activities that we should know about which will be happening on your wedding day:

Are you reading/writing your own vows?  Yes  No

Will there be:

Unity Candle  Full Mass  Sand Pouring  Other


If "other" checked above, please provide details.:

Tell us about any restrictions or guidelines at your ceremony location that we should know about, if any:

How long is the ceremony scheduled to be:

Scripture Reading ? Yes  No

If yes, how many?:

Musicians? Yes No

How many and what instruments?:

Photography Session after the ceremony? Yes No

** We always let the events of the day go uninterrupted without us intervening. However, we love to make your video better by setting up creative shots during the photo/portrait session after the ceremony. Would you allow us to create some fun shots of the bride and groom during this time? Yes No

If Yes, please include 10-15 minutes for us either before or after photo session in the itinerary of the day that that coordinator/planner creates, if applicable.

Any Particular activities you would like taped after ceremony but before reception?



Reception

How long does it take to travel from the ceremony to the reception?:

Is the reception: Inside Outside Both

Number of Guests:

When is the reception scheduled to end?:

Is the meal a:  Buffet Sit Down Casual Brunch

Are you having a:  Band DJ

Are there any particular people we need to videotape? If so, who?:

Are you planning a formal exit in front of your guests?  Yes No

If yes, please explain:


List any UNIQUE activities planned for the reception that you would like taped:


Are there any family politics we should be aware of or careful around?:

Please give us an order of events for the reception. We know things don’t always happen on time, but we do need to know in what order these big events will take place to be prepared (i.e Cocktail hour, first dance, cake cutting, toasts, etc):


During the reception, we will need warnings from your MC, 3 to 5 minutes before anything happens. For example, if a speech is to happen at 9:15, we'll need your MC to come to our table to warn us at 9:12. Can you please let your MC know this and STRESS how important this is for your photos and film to be done right?  Yes No

During toasts and speeches, we like to have a light on the subject speaking if its too dark. It makes your video more enjoyable to watch and it also helps your guests focus on the person speaking. Do we have permission to use a discrete light if necessary?  Yes No

What is the dress for your wedding?
Black Tie  Sunday Best Casual Jeans and T Shirts

Will Toasts be given during the reception? Yes No

If yes, how many?:

Please list who will be giving toasts.:


If there is anything we missed, please list it here:


If there are any specific items you want captured, list them here:


If you have a Same Day Edit Film or Love Story in your package, Do you, your DJ, or your hall have a projector and screen? Yes No

At the beginning of the video, how do you want your names to appear? (i.e.: Jennifer and Robert, Jenny and Bob, etc?:


We will need at least four songs for your video, and indicate 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc. Please provide them in the spaces below. (your video cannot be edited without the songs). Listing these doesn't guarantee they will be in the video, it just gives us ideas for your style. ** Try not to only think of songs that provoke your sentimental emotions, but also songs that are upbeat that you wouldn’t mind using for a dancing segment:


Video Birmingham has a database of songs that usually work well with certain styles of couples and weddings. At the discretion of Video Birmingham, would you be willing to allow us to use creative judgments for certain other songs on your video? Yes No

Please list your favorite styles/genres of music and list a few of your favorite artists to support it. (So we can better personalize your wedding film):

What are some of your favorite movies?:



Please list some artists or genres of music you do not enjoy:

In addition to extra song choices listed above, we need the titles and artists of the following song events:

First Dance:

Father/Daughter Dance:

Mother/Son Dance:

Any other special dances?:


Do you have any special requests for the editing of your video? ( Styles, Themes, Memorials in credits...:



What Unique details about your wedding are you most excited about? (i.e Unique Decor, Wearing Mother's veil, Special party favors, Old Restored Getaway Car, Etc):

Wedding Party Family and Friends

Flower Girl(s):

Ring Bearer(s):

Officiant:

Father & Mother of the Bride:

Father and Mother of the Groom:

Matron or Maid of Honor:

Best Man:

Bridesmaids:

Groomsmen:


Additional Friends & Family:


Tell us about yourselves and don't skip on the details:

Tell us about the proposal.

Bride and Grooms favorite activity to do together::

List some words that describe the Bride:

List some words that describe the Groom:


What are you most looking forward to on your wedding day?:

Are both the bride and groom on Facebook? If so, we want to be your “friends” so we can show your video to all your friends! We are on FaceBook as Video Birmingham. Is it OK for us to add you as "friends" on Facebook?
Yes we are on Facebook No we are not on Facebook

Keeping in Touch

Bride and Grooms email address:



Brides Parents’ Email Address (so we can get feedback on final wedding DVD)
:


Grooms Parents email address:


Brides New Name:

Please provide the address of where you will be living after the Wedding. We will be mailing your Wedding to this address.:


We occasionally feature some of our Brides and Grooms in Testimonials on our web site. Would you be interested in doing this? Yes No

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this document out! We are privileged not only to get to know you, but to film your wedding day. We are just as excited as you are!

  

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