The Questionnaire General Questions Bride’s Name:

Bride's Age: (general is fine: 20’s, 40’s etc.) Bride's Approximate Ready-to-Wear Dress Size:

Fiancé's name:

Wedding date and time of day:

Wedding venue and location:

Your dress should not only fit your body, but its design should fit perfectly into the atmosphere of your wedding. Any wedding details you’d like to share?

It’s important for me to get to know you, since your wedding dress should be a reflection of who you are. Tell me a little about yourself:

In regards to my wedding dress, I: a) know exactly what I want. b) have some ideas that I’m pretty set on that just need fine tuning. c) have lots of different ideas that I can’t decide from. d) have ideas but am open and eager for suggestions. e) am wide open for design help. f) other ______

When dress shopping, I’ve had problems finding: a) the right design b) the right fit c) both d) other ______

Describe your experiences when trying on (or avoiding trying on) pre-made wedding dresses?

Are you planning on gaining or losing more Will you be available to meet with me in person a than 10 lbs. before your wedding day? minimum of 5 times between now and when you’d like your dress completed? (Note: From out of town? No problem! I’ll do my best to work around your schedule and will work to concentrate our meetings into as few visits as possible.)

Do you have a wedding dress budget? If so, what How far in advance of your wedding date do you need your approximate price range would you like to stay within? dress to be completed?

- This section is designed to help you brainstorm ideas about how you want to look and feelBrainstorm on your wedding day, as well as help me gather research to show you at our consultation. Have fun with it!

Please pick some adjectives that describe how you’d like your wedding dress to look or your wedding day to feel: (choose as many as you would like) Sophisticated Unexpected Sharp UnusuaL Racy Mod Fun Understated Non-Traditional Deco Artistic Timeless Formal Cool Sleek Nouveau Dramatic Unique Casual Joyous Easy Offbeat Textured Vibrant Earthy Empowering Hip Rockabilly Luxurious Seductive Cute Pretty Classic Hollywood Sleek Romantic Vintage Modern Charming Punk Floral Light Elegant Whimsical Different Steampunk Billowy Glitzy Simple Flirty Fairy Tale Rock-n-Roll Sparkly Chic Sexy Carefree Tailored Colorful Tomboy Bohemian Extravagant Classy Flowing Rustic Clingy Fearles Outdoorsy Funky Layered Adorable Ethnic Fashion- Professional Delicate Edgy Comfortable Stylish Forward... Festive Glamorous Soft Feminine Kitschy (add more Traditional Modest Upscale Lacy Antique if you’d like...)

Elements that I am attracted to in a dress are : (choose as many as you would like) Strapless Knee- Length Sheath Draped Neckline, Two looks: Backless Tea-Length A-line Long w/Train Cowl Neckline Ceremony/ Belted Floor Length Cocktail Dress Maternity Jackets Reception Beaded Short-Sleeves Pencil Skirt Empire Waist Pockets Don’t know... Applique Long-Sleeves Day-Dress Princess Seamed Corsetted (add more Embroidered Collars Evening Gown Bias- cut Crinolined if you’d like...) Boned Ball Gown Separates Asymmetrical Lacework Mermaid Bustled Sweetheart

From the same two lists (or words of your own), which adjectives and dress elements are you not looking for?

Are there any cultural or religious elements that you would Do you have any favorite designers (past or present), like included in your wedding style? clothing brands or clothing stores? If so, what do you have in mind?

Is there a certain decade (or style) in fashion history that you Would you like a handcrafted accessory (veil, hairpiece, are attracted to and/or look attractive in? shawl, jewelry, handbag...) to match your dress? If so, list and/or attach pics of any ideas you have.

Are there any particular fabrics that you love or hate? Are there any other design ideas/dress questions you want to add?

Almost Done - Please fill out the contact information below.

Name:

City/State:

Phone #: Best time to call:

Email address:

How did you find out about me?

Now that I’ve asked you a bunch of questions, are there any other questions you’d like to ask me?

Don’t forget to include any images that may be helpful. Thanks so much for your time and congratulations on your engagement!