Free Stuff
Download these special resources for FREE. They are professionally designed to help you plan your wedding.
Choose from either a printable or an editable PDF file.
WEDDING CHECKLIST
BUDGET CALCULATOR
FOR ENGAGED COUPLES
Wedding Planner Checklist (PDF)
Download this free planning guide to help you plan your special day. Things to think about from the time of your Engagement right up to that final hectic week.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Excel Spreadsheet (59 KB S/Sheet)
Use this smart form to collect quotations from all the suppliers. As you enter each price, you can see the total cost of your wedding in dollars.
5 Things To Do When You Get Engaged
1-page PDF checklist full of useful tips on choosing a date, place, budget and people for your upcoming wedding. These should be your top priorities at the start of your great adventure toward marriage.
DISCUSSION STARTER
50 Things You Should Talk About Before You Get Married
Discuss the details of your future life together using these 50 topics. Developed by Dr. Warren from his book Finding The Love Of Your Life.
WEDDING SPEECHES
Ultimate Guide to Wedding Speeches
This simple 2-page guide outlines tips for writing wedding speeches including the order, timing, length, content & delivery.
SAVE THE DATE MOVIES
CONTINGENCY PLANS
8 Tips for a Bomb Proof Wedding
It’s rather rare that show-stopping emergencies happen, but even little hiccups can bring unnecessary stress. Here’s some suggestions, to ensure your special day goes as smoothly as possible.
WHY YOU NEED VIDEO
How To Choose A Videographer
When you are planning your wedding, booking a good photographer is always considered a high priority. However, little thought is given to getting a good
videographer. Video is viewed as a luxury, even though video can actually cost less, and records your big day in a much more three-dimensional way.
Here is our advice on how to get great wedding video, & understand a bit more about the complexities of our job.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Here's a brief list of recommended local photographers in the Nelson region:
Daron & Christine Graham | Nelson Wedding Photography
...and, of course...
Ray Salisbury at Moving Moments.
View his wedding photo portfolio.
Emma Helleur has a detailed list here:
NELSON WEDDING VENDORS
SAVE THE DATE MOVIES
Save The Date Sampler | PINTEREST
A fun way to advertise your wedding & get friends writing it on their calendars.
Save-The_Dates can be elegantly-designed printed invitations, or attention-grabbing Youtube videos that go viral.
Here's our pick on PINterest.