Day-of panic is usually a questionnaire you never sent.
I ask this 3-4 weeks out. Couples fill it once. I stop guessing must-gets in the parking lot.
WEDDING CONTENT CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Basics
- Wedding date / venues (ceremony + reception)
- Content window you want covered: [start]-[end]
- Platforms for final cuts: [TikTok / Reels / private album]
Must-gets (pick up to 7, with approx times)
1)
2)
3)
...
People
- Who must appear on camera:
- Who must NEVER appear / no-face list:
- Kids / parents / VIPs to prioritize:
Audio / music
- Vows mic plan: lav / handheld / none
- Songs that need social clearance: yes / no / private only
- Any speeches to catch:
Logistics
- Call time / load-in:
- Rain plan (indoor/outdoor call):
- Vendor contacts (planner / photo / DJ):
Delivery
- Sneak peek by:
- Full delivery by:
- Raw footage included?: yes / no / quote separate
Anything I should know that isn't on the timeline:
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One couple wrote "no aunt Linda on public cuts" in the no-face line. Saved an edit fight two weeks later.
Related: https://dev.to/marcusvale/wedding-content-family-formal-confirm-email-4lpl
If you want the full wedding workflow (T-14 lock, day-of texts, confirm emails that aren't fluff), it's here:
https://scienceartist.gumroad.com/l/wedding-content-creator-workflow-kit
