Great Smoky Mountains Wedding Ceremony
And Reception Planning Checklist

Creating the Smoky Mountain wedding ceremony and wedding reception of your dreams will take time and planning. To assist you, the staff at WeddingintheSmokies.com has compiled this planning checklist. There are many churches, chapels, gazebos, and cabin rental businesses that provide wedding ceremony packages for couples coming to the Great Smoky Mountains to be wed. Wedding services can also be purchased individually by specialty businesses and local denominational churches. Happy planning!

Choose Wedding Style

• Traditional Denomination Church Wedding
• Smokey Mountain Chapel Wedding
• Gazebo Wedding
• Ceremony By Cabin Fireplace
• Marriage In The Park
• Marriage On Horseback
• Personalized Vows
• Unity Candle Ceremony
• Candlelight Marriage

Budget (article to assist you)
Who Pays? (article to assist you)

Choose A Church or Chapel

• Location
• Capacity
• Availability
• Minister
• Special Package Deals
• Reserve Chapel
• Send Deposit

Determine the Following Details:

Photographer
Videographer
Select Music
Ring Pillow
Unity Candle
Guest Book
Wedding Albums
Program

Order Flowers

• Bridal Bouquet
• Attendants Bouquets
• Groom’s Boutonniere
• Groomsman’s Boutonniere
• Flower-girl Bouquet
• Mother’s Bouquet
• Father’s Boutonniere

Buy Rings

• Engagement Ring
• Bride’s Wedding Ring
• Groom’s Wedding Ring

Send Invitations

• Order Invitations from printer
• Order Invitations from card shop

Choose Attendants

• Maid Of Honor
• Bridesmaid
• Best Man
• Groomsman
• Ring-bearer
• Flower-girl

Obtain Marriage License

Purchase Bride’s Wedding Attire (article to assist you)

• Gown
• Veil
• Hairpiece
• Jewelry
• Shoes
• Garter
• Slip
• Bra
• Colors
• Gown
• Shoes
• Accessories

Purchase Groom’s Wedding Attire

• Tuxedo
• Style
• Pants
• Jacket
• Shirt
• Shoe
• Accessories

Plan Flower-girl’s Wedding Attire

• Choose Dress Colors
• Shoes
• Accessories

Plan Groomsman’s Wedding Attire

• Tuxedo
• Pants
• Jacket
• Shirt
• Shoe
• Accessories

Plan Ring-bearer’s Attire

• Tuxedo
• Pants
• Jacket
• Shirt
• Shoe Size
• Accessories

Estimate Reception Budget (article to assist you)
Make Guest List
Choose Reception Site
Decide Serving Style
Plan Menu
Arrange For Wedding Cake

Arrange For Entertainment

• DJ
• Band
• Singer
• Instrumentalist

Choose Decorations

• Colors
• Theme
• Flowers
• Balloons

Make Bride and Groom’s Reservations

Luxury Log Home Resort in the Smoky Mountains

• Hotel
• Chalet
• Cabin
• Condominium
• Bed And Breakfast

Update Names On Legal Papers
Put Wedding Announcement In Paper
Write Thank You Notes