PLANNING FORMS

Stop chasing clients for event details.

Check Cherry's questionnaires let clients fill out timelines, song preferences, color schemes, and everything else you need — on their own time. Automatic reminders keep things moving without you lifting a finger.

No credit card required. Easy to set up.

Wedding Planning Form In Progress
"Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
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FLEXIBLE FORM BUILDER

Build forms that match how you work.

Drag and drop fields to create questionnaires for any event type. Text fields, dropdowns, file uploads, date pickers — whatever you need to collect from your clients.

  • Text fields, text areas, and rich text
  • Dropdowns, radio buttons, and checkboxes
  • Date and time pickers
  • File and image uploads
  • Headers, instructions, and static content
Form Builder
Text Field
"First Dance Song"
Dropdown
"Event Type"
Time Picker
"Reception Start"
File Upload
"Logo or Invitation"

CONDITIONAL FIELDS

Show the right questions to the right clients.

Only ask what's relevant. Show fields based on package type, event details, or answers to other questions. Wedding clients see wedding questions. Corporate clients see corporate questions.

  • Conditions based on package or event type
  • Show/hide fields based on other answers
  • Different forms for different services
  • Repeating fields for lists (songs, names, etc.)
Event Type?
Wedding Corporate Birthday
Shows when "Wedding" selected:
First Dance Song
Father/Daughter Dance
Bouquet Toss Song

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TIMELINE FEATURES

Let clients build their event timeline.

Perfect for DJs, MCs, and coordinators. Clients drag and drop moments into order, set start times, and finalize the schedule. Everyone sees the same timeline on event day.

  • Drag-and-drop reordering
  • Start time, end time, or duration options
  • Multiple timeline sections per form
  • Staff sees finalized timeline before the event
See song list features for DJs
Reception Timeline
6:00 PM
Grand Entrance
6:15 PM
First Dance
6:30 PM
Father/Daughter Dance
7:00 PM
Dinner Service
8:00 PM
Open Dancing

AUTOMATIC REMINDERS

Reminders go out until forms are complete.

Set up automated emails that only go out if the questionnaire isn't finished. A week after booking, two weeks after, a month before the event — whatever schedule works for you.

  • Condition: "questionnaire not complete"
  • Schedule based on booking date or event date
  • Send yourself a reminder if they still haven't finished
  • Text message reminders via Twilio
Reminder #1
1 week after booking
Reminder #2
2 weeks after booking
Reminder #3
1 month before event
Only sends if questionnaire not complete

FINALIZE & LOCK

Lock it in when they're done.

Clients click "Finalize" when they're finished. The form locks, you get notified, and everyone knows the details are set. Need to make changes later? You can unlock it anytime.

  • Finalize button locks the form
  • Email notification when form is submitted
  • Admins can unlock and allow edits
  • Auto-save as clients fill out the form
Wedding Planning
Finalized
First Dance "Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
Reception Start 6:00 PM
Guest Count 150

VISIBILITY CONTROLS

Control who sees what.

Some forms are for clients. Some are for staff. Some are internal notes you don't want anyone else to see. Set visibility per questionnaire to keep everyone in their lane.

  • Client-facing forms for event planning
  • Staff-only forms for internal notes
  • Post-event surveys hidden until after the event
  • Staff feedback forms hidden from clients
Wedding Planning Form
Visible to clients
Staff Notes
Staff only
Post-Event Survey
After event only
Internal Checklist
Hidden from all

Get started fast with templates

Pre-built questionnaire templates you can customize for your business.

Wedding Planner

Ceremony details, reception timeline, song preferences, pronunciation guides, and more.

Photo Booth Details

Setup times, contact person, special requests, and coordination notes.

Corporate Event

Company branding, logos, PO numbers, and on-site contact information.

Post-Event Survey

Feedback forms that only appear after the event is complete.

Pro tip: Start with a template, then customize it for your business. You can have different questionnaires for different package types — wedding clients see wedding questions, corporate clients see corporate questions.

Part of the complete client experience

Questionnaires work seamlessly with everything else in Check Cherry.

Client Portal

Clients access their questionnaires from their portal alongside contracts and payments.

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Automated Emails

Send reminders automatically until forms are complete.

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Design Selection

Photo booth clients choose templates and overlays with their own set of questions.

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Song Lists

DJs collect music preferences with curated suggestion lists and streaming previews.

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Best practices for planning forms

Collect information after the booking, not during

Don't slow down the sale with questions that can wait. Get the deposit first, then ask for event details. Difficult questions that require research or stakeholder input should come after they've committed.

Don't ask the same question twice

If you collected the date, time, and venue during booking, don't ask again in your questionnaire. Check Cherry already has that information — use it.

Two or three reminders, then pick up the phone

Automated email reminders work, but not forever. If the first few don't get a response, send yourself a notification and try a different approach — call or text.

Only ask what you actually need

Every required field is friction. If you don't need Wi-Fi passwords or detailed load-in instructions to do your job, don't ask for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about planning forms in Check Cherry.

When do clients see the questionnaire?

Questionnaires appear in the client portal after they've booked — once they've signed the contract and paid the deposit. You can also hide questionnaires until after the event is complete (useful for post-event surveys).

Can I have different questionnaires for different event types?

Yes. Create multiple questionnaire templates and assign them to specific packages. Wedding packages get wedding questionnaires. Corporate packages get corporate questionnaires. Photo booth packages might not need any questionnaire at all.

How do automatic reminders work?

Set up automated emails with conditions like "questionnaire not complete." Schedule them relative to the booking date (one week after) or event date (one month before). The email only sends if the condition is true.

Can staff fill out questionnaires too?

Yes. You can create staff-only questionnaires for internal notes, post-event reports, or anything you don't want clients to see. Control visibility per questionnaire.

What happens when the client finalizes the form?

When they click "Finalize," the form locks and you get an email notification. They can't make changes after that unless you unlock it. This prevents last-minute surprises and gives everyone confidence that the details are set.

Can clients upload files?

Yes. Add file upload or image upload fields to your questionnaire. Clients can upload logos, invitations, reference images, or any other files you need for the event.

How much does Check Cherry cost?

Plans start at $39/month with both monthly and discounted annual options. Questionnaires and planning forms are included in every plan. You can see all options on our pricing page . No hidden fees.

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