Organizing the various aspects of a wedding is quite a task and can be overwhelming at times. There are numerous arrangements to be made and you won't want to forget the smallest details. These carefully thought out details are what often make your wedding special and memorable.
These guides will help you put your wedding together with ease. Click on a checklist to download the pdf document.
Your Planning Timeline: Ideally, wedding arrangements should be started eight to twelve months in advance, but many lovely weddings have gone off without a hitch with much less preparation time. The keys are to be well organized with a timetable and checklists, and to fully involve your fiance, family, and attendants in the many tasks of arranging the perfect wedding. Don't forget that yourcontracted vendors are experts and are eager to help you through the entire process!
Discuss Finances: Weddings are expensive and there are times when tradition should bow to practicality. Some expenses the bride and groom can assume themselves, and perhaps the groom’s family is willing to help out. Here is the traditional division of expenses. To avoid conflict, discuss these financial obligations frankly and thoroughly from the beginning. Don't forget to check out our Black Hills Bride Classifieds.
Budget Work Sheets: This will help you establish a realistic budget from the beginning to avoid disappointments and disagreements later on.
Reception Venues: A handy comparison chart to help you decide what your expectations are and how the cost will enter into your overall plan.
Payment Records: A Balance Sheet for you to track what expenses you have had, when they are due and when they were paid.
Your Reception Details: This is your first celebration as husband and wife, so make it great!
Ceremony Details:: Details of your ceremony will express who you are. Use this page to record all of the vendors you have selected to make your ceremony the one of your dreams.