Smoky Mountains Wedding Ceremony
& 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!
[ Wedding] [Reception]
[Honeymoon] [After
Honeymoon]
Wedding
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
Budgeting for a Wedding (article to assist you)
Who Pays? - Financing a Wedding (article to assist you)
Choose A Church or Chapel
• Location
• Capacity • Availability • Minister • Special Package Deals • Reserve Chapel
• Send Deposit
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[Reception] [Honeymoon]
[After Honeymoon]
Determine the Following Details:
• Photographer • Videographer • Select Music • Ring Pillow • Unity Candle • Guest Book • Wedding Albums • Program
Order Flowers from a Gatlinburg Florist
• 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 a Tennessee Marriage License
Purchase Bride’s Wedding Gown (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
Reception
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
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Honeymoon

Luxury Log Home Resort in the Smoky Mountains
Make Bride and Groom’s Honeymoon Reservations
• Choose a Gatlinburg Hotel or Motel
• Cabin or Chalet Rental - Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, TN • Condominium in the Smokies
• Bed And Breakfast / Inn's
After the Honeymoon
Update Names On Legal Papers
Put Wedding Announcement In Paper
Write Thank You Notes
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