Wedding planning resources and advice
Wedding Ceremony Checklist & Articles
Weddings are joyful and stressful. I’ll be there to help you expand the joy, bring in the beautiful and keep the overwhelm at arm’s length. You can get a jumpstart by downloading the ceremony checklist and articles below. Read them. Use them.
Your Joyful Wedding Ceremony Checklist
Use this checklist to track all the details of your wedding ceremony – before, during and after.
Creating Your Own Ceremony
“... taking time to create a ceremony that reflects your love is deeply satisfying …”
Make Your Love Last
“... allow love to be the miracle that gently insists upon your growth …”
How to Have a Worry-Free Wedding Day
“... ideas to get you to your wedding day without giving into the temptation to chuck the whole thing and elope …”
“We absolutely loved how you made our ceremony so personal and beautiful! We had tons of compliments on how unique it was! I couldn’t imagine having anyone else marry us!”
General Bridal Resources
Audra’s Bridal Gallery
From gowns and tuxes to jewelry and other finery, you can count on Frankie and her team for caring and professional assistance.
Black Hills Bride
Use the Black Hills Bride magazine and online resources to find everything you need to make your wedding planning easy.
Wedding Planners
Truly Yours Event Planning
(605) 593-6358
Kayla and Frankie will finalize every detail or simply oversee and execute your plans on the Day Of. Either way, you and your most organized, reliable friends can relax.
Justin Straw Designs
(605) 390-7797
Justin offers a full wedding planning package in addition to his decorating services (see below). He’s organized, detail oriented, and best of all, he loves his job!
Wedding Musicians
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
If classical musicians are more your style, the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra promotes a variety of small groups for hire.
Nick Linn
(605) 209-8664
Nick has a lovely voice, an easy way of being and a wide-ranging repertoire, including his own compositions.
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Kelsey Jade Photography
(605) 641-0498
Kelsey is passionate about many things – whales, the outdoors, her family and having her photos tell your story.
Indigo Blue Photography
(605) 891-9575
Sandra photographs the emotions, the details and that special something that tells the story of you as a couple.
Riley Winter Photography
(605) 545-1369
Riley delights in photographing weddings – all the beautiful details, moments and, most especially, the people.
Henry Roy Photography
(605) 490-2040
The team from Henry Roy loves documenting your day as it happens - all the sweet, silly, touching, and timeless moments you’ll want to remember.
Katie Mary Photography
(605) 415-6367
Fresh. Intimate. Timeless. These are just a few of the words to describe Katie’s approach to making wedding photos to cherish.
Legacy Photo and Design
(605) 791-2113
Amy specializes in elopements, mini-monies and adventure weddings. She will capture the love, the light and the sweet moments of your intimate day.
Jessica Simons Photography
Jessica captures unembellished, authentic moments, helping couples create their first family heirloom with her photographs.
Adventuresome Photo Co.
(605) 431-4863
Michaela has an eye for honest, emotion-filled and intentional moments, whether you are exchanging vows privately or surrounded by family and friends.
Hazel & Gray Photography
(605) 877-1963
Paige will do more than beautifully document your wedding day – she’ll help you feel comfortable, confident and joyful while doing it.
Mist and Moonlight Photography
(605) 390-6454
Barb stops time by capturing your love for each other so that you remember the incredible moments in your life as if it were yesterday.
RBecker Creative
(605) 209-3207
Ryan is a photographer and a videographer. No matter how you choose to use his talents, he will convey the essence of your day.
Wandering Wilde Media
(605) 646-5636
Sarah loves her work as a videographer and photographer, and she is passionate about capturing the story of your day, however it unfolds, for you to cherish and share.
Nathaniel Wilson Video
(503) 860-6478
Relive the sights, sounds and feelings of your wedding day with a video by Nathaniel.
Wedding Florists
Jenny’s Floral
(605) 673-3549
Carrie and her team know how to “let their flowers do the talking,” translating your vision into gorgeous arrangements.
Roots Wedding Florals & Design
(605) 484-4475
Susan Norskov’s floral designs are breathtaking and made with love, plus she is a pleasure to work with.
Victoria’s Garden
(605) 348-2035
The designers at Victoria’s Garden do stunning work and would be honored to be part of your wedding day.
Bent Willow Designs
(605) 717-0927
Located up in the northern hills, Cynthia creates gorgeous bouquets and blossoms as unique as your wedding.
Entertainment & Sound
DJ Marek
(605) 431-2757
Marek is committed to making your wedding reception feel just like you. He’s detail oriented, energetic and delightful to work with.
JD Productions
(605) 209-0248
Maximizing fun, entertainment and music are the focus of the team from JD Productions. They do a great job on ceremonies too.
Powerhouse DJ
(605) 415-1188
Jason and his crew go to great lengths to exceed everyone’s expectations – yours, your guests’, even the officiant’s (mine).
Complete
(605) 348-8869
Complete’s DJs will create a celebratory vibe that fits your personalities and your preferences. They also offer wedding photography and videography services.
Décor & Rentals
But first, a word about DIY
Making special items for your wedding day can be incredibly meaningful, so create the ones that matter most to you. The hand-built box for your Unity Time Capsule will become an heirloom. The framed wedding photos of your parents and grandparents will likely grace your home for years.
Delegate the rest to people who do this incredibly well, all day, every day. Your team of volunteered (volun-told?) family and friends will thank you. Your soon-to-be spouse will thank you. And YOU will thank you.
Justin Straw Designs
(605) 390-7797
Imaginative and resourceful, Justin can take your ideas from concept to completion with beautiful details tailor-made for your special day.
The Perfect Plan
(605) 515-3262
Scott offers gorgeous sail cloth tents, along with tables, chairs, wine barrels and more, making it possible to create your own venue in a place that’s special to you.
Something Borrowed
(605) 559-0265
Need a tent? Benches for your wedding in the park? A cotton candy maker for the social hour? Something Borrowed has all this and more. Plus Joel and Amanda are wonderful to work with!
Banner photo © Amy Oyler at Legacy Photo and Design