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Song you have to dance to when you hear it
Bride's trip of a lifetime would be
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Song he has to dance to when he hears it
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Do you Live in New Orleans or Have a Family Connection there?
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Number of Guests to be Invited
Number of OOT Guests
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Do you Have Hotel Blocks?
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Not Applicable
Hotel Blocks You Already Have
Any particular hotel(s) in mind?
What kind of hotel room/suite do you want for your bridal prep and wedding night? (style, features, amenities, etc.)
Wedding website
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Wedding Website Link if You Already Have One
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Number of Bridesmaids
Number of Groomsmen
Flower Girls
Ringbearer
Do you already have your gown picked out? If you don't mind sharing a photo, it helps to get a feel for your wedding style
Do you have a photo of the bridesmaids' dresses?
Color Scheme or colors you like
Pleas share your favorite photo of yourself
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What is your favorite season?
Preferred Ceremony Venue Type (check as many as apply)
Church
Temple
Park or Garden
Courtyard
Pool-side
Same venue as reception
Only indoors
Only outdoors
Indoor or outdoor is fine
Preferred Ceremony Start Time
Preferred Reception start time
Would you like to keep the fun gong with an after-party?
Yes--at a reserved venue you would host
Yes--informally, where everyone pays for their own tab
No--the reception is enough party for me!
Preferred Reception Length
Do you have someone to officiate yet?
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No
If not, who would you prefer (check as many as apply)
Priest
Ordained Minister
Non-denominational Minister
Judge or Justice of the Peace
Friend or family member
Other
Preferred music type for ceremony
Classical
Jazz Trio
Vocalist
Pre-Recorded
Reception Style
Seated & Served Dinner (full seating)
Buffet Dinner (full seating)
Buffet Dinner (half-seating)
Cocktail Reception
Want a Second Line?
Yes, after ceremony
Yes, after reception
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Undecided
Reception Music
Band
DJ
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Music genres for the reception (check as many as apply)
Dance/pop
R&B
Soft rock
Country
Motown sound
Reggae
Local Nola sound
60's
70's
80's
90's
Current hits
Specific cultural/ethnic genre you will describe to lulu
Are you considering any of these ?
Welcome drinks or dinner for OOT guests
Any group activities for guests
Welcome bags for guests
Horse & carriage
Chocolate fountain
Ice sculpture
Sparkler send-off
Providing childcare
Something else
Are you responsible for planning the Rehearsal Dinner?
Yes
No
Rehearsal Dinner Budget
Rehearsal Dinner Style
Number of guests
Rehearsal Dinner venue and time if already planned
Floral & Decor
Floral & Decor Budget (typically about 10-20% of overall budget)
# Bridesmaids Bouquets
# of Boutonnieres
# of Corsages (mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc)
# of Flower Girls
Flowers for flower girl(s)
Basket with petals
Pomander with wristlet
Mini bouquet
Floral head wreath
Describe ceremony flowers & decor you want (canopy, Chuppah, altar arrangements, aisle or pew decorations, etc.)
Describe reception flowers and look you're going for
Describe any particular looks or decor elements you DON'T like
Flowers You Like
Roses
Lilies
Daliahs
Carnations
Calla Lilies
Hydrangea
Peonies
Gardenias
Gerber Daisies
Orchids
Tulips
Decor You Like
Candelabra
Pillar Candlesticks
Votives
Lanterns
Colored Linens
Mercury Glass
Milk Glass
Manzanita Trees
Charger Plates
What style best describes the overall look and feel you want from your reception design?
Traditional
Modern
Vintage
Rustic
Steampunk
Ultra Feminine
How important is floral & decor design and the overall look of the wedding reception to you?
THE most important element of the wedding
One of the top 5 most important elements
Not very important
Will You Have a Sweetheart Table?
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No
Will you have a Head Table?
Yes
No
Planning
Overall Wedding Budget
Principal financial decision-maker for wedding expenditures?
Who do you think you'll consult with the most on planning decisions?
Self
Lulu
Fiance/Fiancee
Parent
Friend
Other
What are the 3 most important wedding elements to you?
Great Food
Great Music
Beautiful Decor
Wedding Cake
Fashion (dresses, etc)
Photography
Spending time with guests
Ceremony
Reception
2nd Line
Beauty (hair & makeup)
Pre-wedding with bridal party
Children's involvement
Stationery
Personal mark
That your guests be impressed
Vendors You Still Need to Book
Officiant
Ceremony Musician(s)
Musicians for cocktail hour
Brass Band (for 2nd line)
Limo(s)
Guest Transportation
Hair Stylist
Makeup Artist
Florist
Photographer
Videographer
Photobooth
Caterer
Food truck
Bakery
Reception Band
DJ
Bonded Childcare
Cigar Roller
Snowcone Crew
Ice Sculpture
Furniture Rentals
Linen Rentals
Live artist
Other
If you haven't yet selected a photographer, what is most important to you with respect to wedding photography? (click as many as you like)
Vivid color shots
Black & White artistic shots
Getting lots of group shots with VIPs (family, bridal party, etc)
Post-processing (air brushing and editing imperfections)
Lots of candid shots
Lots of detail shots
Someone who offers lots of direction/posing
How do you anticipate using your wedding images (check as many as apply)
Online gallery to be shared with guests and others
One or more enlarged portraits hung on the wall in your home
Traditional album with prints for yourself
Traditional album with prints for parents
Digitally published album for yourself
Digitally published album for parents
Thank you cards
Holiday cards
Shared on FB or other social media
Multiple prints for you, family and friends
Any photographers you already have in mind?
Your preferred price range for photography
If you haven't yet selected a videographer, what is most important to you with respect to wedding videography? (click as many as you like)
Documentary-style story-telling
Straightforward recording of the events
Just need for ceremony
For ceremony and reception
Footage of me getting ready with my bridal party
Want to show a video clip at the reception (same-day edit)
Not interested in having a videographer
Any videographers you already have in mind?
Your preferred price range for videography
If you haven't yet selected a bakery, what is most important to you with respect the wedding cake? (click as many as you like)
Hate cake and don't want one!
Cake is very important and has a high priority in the budget
Cake is one area I'd like to save money on
Interested in cake and other dessert items on display
Taste is more important than looks
Looks are more important than taste
I want something simple
I want something intricate
What is your favorite dessert?
Do you want a hair and makeup trial?
Yes
No
Do you want hair & makeup services for your bridal party?
Yes
No
How many for hair?
How many for makeup?
Do you want an engagement photo session?
Yes
No
Focus Areas
Describe any specific areas or issues you need help with the most, or need to be addressed most urgently
Venue Selection
Please skip this entire section if you have already contracted with a venue
If you are planning to do to venue visits, please list available dates
What are the most important features of your ceremony venue? (select as many as apply)
That is be outdoors
That it be indoors/air conditioned/protected from the weather
Architectural features and natural beauty
Conveniently located
Affordably priced
Do you want ceremony and reception at the same venue?
Yes
No
Either is fine
Please list venues you already have in mind, or that you've already visited
Preferred reception venue type (multiple selections ok)
Historic Building
Indoor space
Outdoor space
Hotel Ballroom
Historic Ballroom
Mansion
Plantation
Courtyard space
Pool-side
Roof-top
Off the beaten path
Warehouse-type space
What are the most important features of your reception venue? (select as many as apply)
That is be outdoors
That it be indoors/air conditioned/protected from the weather
Architectural features and natural beauty
Conveniently located
Affordably priced
Same location as ceremony
A specific look or style that you like
Food type/quality
Vendor Contracts & Agreements
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Vendors
Let me know any specific vendors you already have booked or have in mind
Hair Stylist
Makeup Artist
Florist
Officiant
Ceremony Musician(s)
Limo/Transportation
Brass Band
Photographer
Videographer
DJ/Band
Photo Booth or Other Specialty
Other Vendor 1
Other Vendor 2
Other Info
Any other details or issues you want us to know
Is this form complete?
Yes, go ahead and use this information to create my Master Planning Timeline
Mostly, but I have a few areas I may need to update in the next week
No, this is not complete at all--just wanted to get started!
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