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Imagine exchanging your vows amid the peaceful serenity of the Black Hills in South Dakota, surrounded by a select group of your closest friends and family. Picture the intimate setting of a small wedding, enriched by the romance of elopement in the beautiful Black Hills. Let it be heightened by the perfect soundtrack. Sounds like […]

Weddings in South Dakota have a unique charm, encapsulated in the rolling prairies, the striking Black Hills, and the rich midwestern spirit. At Complete Weddings + Events, we specialize in capturing these moments through professional wedding photography near Rapid City and beyond. Our professional wedding photo and video editing styles – Natural, Dark and Moody, […]

The perfect ending to a wedding ceremony in the Black Hills of South Dakota? An upbeat wedding ceremony exit song that gets your guests up on their feet. Choosing the right recessional songs for your wedding in Rapid City can make all the difference in creating a joyous atmosphere as you and your partner take […]

Hey there, lovely bride-to-be! As you inch closer to your magical day, planning and preparation are ramping up. In between the dress fitting, cake tasting, and flower picking, there’s another task to tick off your list: creating a family wedding photo shot list. Yes, it’s a thing! Having a shot list can streamline the photography […]

A photo booth is a fun and interactive way to capture memories at any wedding. For that reason, the backdrop can play a big role in setting the tone for your guests’ photo booth experience. If you’re planning a Midwestern-style wedding in the Black Hills of South Dakota, there is a variety of backdrop ideas […]

Planning a wedding is an exciting time for any couple, but it can also be overwhelming when it comes to deciding whether to have a big or small wedding. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options, and it ultimately comes down to what you and your partner value most for your special day. Let’s […]

Congratulations on your upcoming Rapid City wedding! Finding and booking the best wedding vendors in the Rapid City, SD area for your ceremony and reception can be a daunting task, but with a little research and planning, you can find the perfect team to make your special day unforgettable. Here’s a guide to help you […]

  Weddings are becoming more and more complicated just as the wedding timelines expand to consume your whole day. Many newly engaged couples start living together long before the proposal. So the concept of  groom seeing the bride for the first time walking down the aisle is becoming archaic. Instead, many couples choose to have […]

You’ve handled all of the big planning parts of your wedding day: venue, wedding photographer, wedding videographer, wedding planner or day-of coordinator, florist and caterer are lined up. Congratulations are in order! You’re in the home stretch here! Now it’s time to think about funs stuff: like your reception playlist and party favors. Coming up […]

The best wedding experiences of the 2022 season – highlighted by our brides. At the end of October, we wrapped up our biggest event season to date! Between the beginning of May to the end of October Complete Weddings + Events of the Black Hills performed 381 services for 160 brides! Our professional team performed […]