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About Southern Sonder
Based in Custer, Southern Sonder works with couples planning weddings throughout Sioux Falls and the Black Hills, South Dakota. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Big Pickle and Eras Event Center. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much does a wedding planner cost in Sioux Falls?
Day-of coordination in Sioux Falls commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
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Wedding venues near Southern Sonder
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Big Pickle | 3.9 mi |
| Eras Event Center | 14.0 mi |
| Diamond Spur Events Center | 14.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Southern Sonder to each venue listed on Lazo.
Sioux Falls weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° | 8° | 6% | 4:31 PM | 5:16 PM |
| Feb | 32° | 13° | 9% | 5:17 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 24° | 12% | 6:55 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 36° | 20% | 7:31 PM | 8:10 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 23% | 8:03 PM | 8:45 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 59° | 24% | 8:26 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 63° | 17% | 8:23 PM | 9:05 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 61° | 17% | 7:50 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 52° | 15% | 6:59 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 38° | 14% | 6:04 PM | 6:43 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 24° | 9% | 4:18 PM | 5:01 PM |
| Dec | 32° | 13° | 7% | 4:04 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sioux Falls (2.9 mi from Sioux Falls). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sioux Falls.
Getting to Sioux Falls
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | 81 mi | 2 hr |
| OMA Eppley Airfield | 161 mi | 4 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 198 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sioux Falls; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 25198 Schneider Rd, Custer, SD 57730, USA
- Where
- Custer · 343 miles west of central Sioux Falls
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Sioux Falls
- One of 119 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (605) 673-7859
Around Custer
- Nearest venue
- The Big Pickle, 3.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 1 wedding venue
- Guest hotels
- 13 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Southern Sonder; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Sioux Falls.
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