Consultation Intake — Soigné Styling Soigné Styling Private & Confidential Pre-Consultation Intake BeforeWe Begin This document is the first step in our work together. It is not a questionnaire — it is an invitation to reflect on the atmosphere, feeling, and story you want your wedding to hold. Your answers allow our session to move with intention rather than introduction. Please complete 48 hours before your session Design & Styling Consultation · $1,500 How this works What toexpect Your consultation with Soigné follows a considered structure. This intake is the beginning — not a form to complete, but a space to begin articulating something that may still be forming. There are no wrong answers. Incomplete thoughts are welcome. Take your time. Send it back when it feels honest, not when it feels finished. 01 This Intake Returned 48 hours before your session. Allows Soigné to arrive prepared with considered direction rather than first impressions. 02 Discovery Session — 90 min A focused conversation exploring aesthetic direction, emotional tone, and spatial priorities. Held privately via video or in person. 03 Creative Development Soigné prepares your Design Direction document — a curated visual and written framework reflecting the ideas discussed. 04 Direction Presentation — 30 min A short follow-up conversation where the refined direction is presented and discussed. You receive the complete written summary to keep. I The Essentials Context that orients the work before we speak. Your Name(s) * Wedding Date * Venue Name * Venue City & State Venue Description Guest Count (Approximate) Are you working with a planner? Yes No Still considering Who is getting married? * Bride & groom Bride & bride Groom & groom We prefer to describe ourselves in our own words You're welcome to share in the final notes section Primary focus of this consultation * Full celebration design direction Color story, atmosphere, ceremony & reception environment, narrative flow Wedding morning environment & styling Getting ready suite, flat lays, wardrobe, florals, photographic pacing Both — I'd like to explore each Full celebration design and wedding morning environment How did you come to Soigné? Instagram A planner or vendor referral A past Soigné client Editorial or press Search Other II Narrative & Emotional Tone The feeling before the aesthetic. What this day should hold. "If your wedding were a place rather than an event — somewhere that has always existed, that guests are simply being invited into — what kind of place would it be?" Three words that should define the atmosphere Not aesthetic descriptors — emotional ones. How should guests feel walking in? Three words that should never describe this wedding Often as revealing as what you want. The moment you most want to remember On a scale between each pair, where does your vision sit? Intimate & enclosed Open & expansive Understated & spare Layered & abundant Classical & timeless Singular & unexpected Warm & romantic Cool & architectural III Color Story & Material Palette Where the visual world begins to take form. Select the palette families that feel closest to your vision Choose all that resonate — this is a direction, not a prescription. Ivory & Champagne Blush & Nude Terracotta & Amber Sage & Moss Midnight & Charcoal Dusty Mauve Gold & Bronze White & Silver Material affinities — select everything that draws you Linen, raw silk, or unstructured fabricRelaxed luxury — texture over precision Velvet, satin, or polished surfacesFormality with depth and richness Stone, marble, or ceramicCool, structural, architectural weight Aged brass, patinated metalsWarmth with history — worn-in refinement Garden materials — moss, bark, vine, soilOrganic, living, seasonally specific Glass, crystal, candlelightRefraction, glow, atmosphere through light Floral direction Garden-gathered — loose, overgrown, seasonalFlowers that look as though they were just cut Structured & intentional — sculptural arrangementsDeliberate form, considered placement Restrained — foliage-forward, minimal bloomGreenery, texture, and negative space Dramatic & immersive — installations, abundanceFlorals that define the room I'm not sure — I'd like guidance here Are there specific flowers, colors, or materials that should be avoided? IV Venue & Spatial Context Understanding the physical environment that will hold the work. Venue character — select what applies Historic architecture — high ceilings, ornate detail Garden or outdoor — natural light, open air Industrial or raw — exposed material, minimal finish Ballroom or formal interior — traditional proportions Intimate or residential — private home, small estate Destination — culturally specific setting Ceremony & reception in same space? Yes — same location No — separate spaces Still to be decided Time of ceremony Morning (before noon) Early afternoon (noon–3pm) Late afternoon (3–6pm) Evening (after 6pm) Not yet decided What does the light do in this space? What is working against you in this space? This is often the most useful question for design direction. V Photography & Visual Narrative How the day should exist in memory and image. Photographer's aesthetic — how would you describe their work? Editorial references that feel close to your vision Architectural Digest rooms, film stills, fashion editorials — all useful. One image that captures something of what you're reaching for "When the photographs come back — when you show them to someone who wasn't there — what do you want them to say when they see them?" VI Inspiration & Reference World The wider creative universe your aesthetic lives inside — beyond weddings entirely. Films or television — scenes, directors, or worlds that feel close Think about light, color, texture, pace — not necessarily the story. Interior design — spaces, designers, or aesthetics that draw you Fashion — designers, eras, or garments that feel aligned Fashion references often reveal the most about desired atmosphere and silhouette. Artists, photographers, or painters whose work resonates Places — a city, a landscape, a building, a room A time period or era whose aesthetic feels right Late 19th century — painterly, layered, deeply textured 1920s–30s — Art Deco, geometric glamour, lacquered surfaces 1940s–50s — cinematic formality, tailored warmth 1960s–70s — sculptural, bold, experimental Timeless — no era in particular, something that exists outside of time Contemporary — very much now, clean, considered Anything else from your inspiration world — music, literature, a season, a scent "If you had to describe your wedding's aesthetic in one sentence — not what it will look like, but what it will feel like to be inside it — what would you say?" II The Wedding Morning The environment, atmosphere, and choreography of the hours before. Where will you be getting ready? Hotel suite Private home or family property Venue getting ready suite Rented space or Airbnb Not yet decided Approximate start time Very early — 5–7am Early morning — 7–9am Mid-morning — 9–11am Late morning — 11am–1pm Afternoon Describe the getting ready space as you know it Who will be in the room? The number of people and the dynamic between them shapes how the morning can be styled. Will your partner be preparing in a separate space? Yes — a separate suite or room Soigné can discuss styling both spaces as part of the commission No — we are preparing together in the same space Not yet decided Describe the second space if known If your partner would like to complete their own intake for that space, Soigné can send a separate form. What do you want the morning to feel like? "What is the one image from your wedding morning that you most want to exist?" III Getting Ready Suite Environment & Styling How the space will be composed before the photographer arrives. Environmental priorities — select all that apply Florals in the suiteArrangements, loose blooms, or bud vases that establish the color story Candles or atmospheric lightingSupplementing or softening the room's existing light Edited furniture arrangementMoving or removing pieces to improve flow and composition Textile layeringAdditional linens, throws, or fabric elements for visual warmth Scent & sensory environmentCandles, diffusers, or fresh elements that contribute to atmosphere Champagne & tray stylingHow hospitality elements are presented within the space Florals for the getting ready space Loose stems in simple vessels — organic, unconstructed A single considered arrangement — one focal point Multiple small arrangements distributed through the space Minimal to none — I prefer the suite unadorned I'd like your guidance on this What currently concerns you about the space? IV Bespoke Experiential Elements The sensory and ceremonial details that make the morning feel designed — not just arranged. Artistic offerings — select what resonates These are optional enhancements layered onto the core Ritual — each is fully customizable and created bespoke. Live sketching or fine-art portraiture An artist present during the morning to capture the atmosphere in real time Custom calligraphy For vows, robes, letters, or keepsake elements Plein-air or still-life painting A painted record of the morning's most meaningful compositions Sensory experiences — select what draws you Bespoke fragrance or scent-curation ritual A signature candle, fresh botanicals, or blended fragrance that anchors the morning Aromatherapy or gentle touch treatments Calming, restorative elements woven into the morning's rhythm A curated soundscape Music or intentional silence that sets the emotional tone before anything begins Tactile comfort — robes or getting ready attire Chosen for how they feel and photograph Culinary & toasting moments — select what appeals Champagne, coffee, or tea bar styling A considered hospitality presentation — heirloom glassware, elevated tray styling A ceremonial toast moment A designed pause in the morning — styled, composed, and photographically intentional Styled patisserie or dessert composition A visual and culinary element woven into the morning's still life Whiskey, spirits, or cigar styling For a groom's lounge or a second suite — editorial barware and curated vignettes Heirloom touchpoints — select what feels aligned Heirloom glassware & barware Curated for ceremonial and atmospheric styling throughout the morning Linen folios or refined gifting suites For wedding party moments — personalized, considered, beautifully composed Framed vintage objects or matchbooks Still-life vignettes that add depth and heirloom character to the space Calligraphed keepsakes A written object — a name, a phrase, a moment — that stays beyond the day The emotional texture of the morning — select what resonates A private moment of stillness before the morning begins Quiet, intentional, unhurried — before the room fills A small ceremony or ritual shared with the people in the room Something that marks the threshold — however personal or simple A keepsake or written element A letter, an object, something that exists beyond the photographs Gifting that feels considered Something left for the people who were there with you Is there something you've imagined for the morning that doesn't fit a category? Nothing is too small or too vague. Your experience is created entirely bespoke — this list is inspiration, not a menu. V Flat Lay & Wardrobe Composition How your most personal objects will be presented to the camera. Items available for flat lay — confirm what you have Select all that apply. If both partners are preparing separately, consider what each space will have available. Wedding dress or gown — designer or description Suit, tuxedo, or formal wear Veil, tie, pocket square, or accessories Shoes Jewelry — fine, heirloom, or statement pieces Cufflinks, watch, or personal accessories Invitation suite or stationery Fragrance, grooming objects, or personal items Bouquet or boutonnière (or preview from florist) Sentimental objects — heirlooms, letters, meaningful items Describe your wedding attire Jewelry — what's most significant? Do you have a surface in mind for the flat lay? Working with what's in the suite I'd like Soigné to bring a surface or prop element I have something specific in mind — I'll share it in session I'm not sure — guidance welcome Flat lay references that resonate VI Grooming, Styling & Photographic Pacing How the morning moves, and how it will be captured. Hair, makeup & grooming aesthetic Natural and undone — skin-forward, soft textureThe kind of beauty or grooming that doesn't look like effort Polished and refined — structured, elegantClassic, precise, and considered for everyone in the room Romantic and soft — waves, warmth, vintage feelingSoft focus beauty with depth Editorial and directional — something more consideredStrong choices that will read in photographs Photography priorities during getting ready — select what matters most Attire and accessory details — close, considered, editorial Candid moments with wedding party or family The flat lay — enough time for it to be done properly Getting dressed — the process itself Quiet portrait moments before leaving The first look at yourself — mirror, window, reaction How long does your photographer have during getting ready? 1 hour or less 1–1.5 hours 1.5–2 hours 2+ hours I'm not sure yet Is there a moment in the morning you're most anxious about? Useful for thinking about pacing and how to create calm within the timeline. VII Before We Meet Anything that hasn't found a place yet. Where are you in the planning process? Early — venue confirmed, most decisions still ahead Mid-planning — key vendors confirmed, design still forming Later stages — design decisions need to be made soon What has felt most uncertain or unresolved in the design so far? What would make this consultation feel valuable to you? Anything else Soigné should know before we begin? Thank youfor yourhonesty. This intake will be read with care before we speak. Nothing you've written will go unused — the details that feel smallest are often the ones that shape the direction most. Please complete and submit this form at least 48 hours before your session. Both partners are welcome to contribute. If anything shifts before we meet, reach out at hello@soignestyling.com. Submit Intake Save as PDF Investment $1,500 — applied in full toward Wedding Design Direction or The Wedding Prep Ritual if you choose to continue within 45 days. What you receive A 90-minute discovery session, a bespoke Design Direction document, and a 30-minute direction presentation. Contact Jordan McMillshello@soignestyling.com Confidentiality All information shared remains entirely private and is used solely to prepare for our session. Soigné Styling Your intakehas been received. Thank you for taking this time. Your answers will be read with care before we meet. You will hear from Soigné shortly to confirm your session details.
