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Checklist for a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings take even more planning than a normal wedding! Clone and follow our list, or edit it to create a list of your own so you can find peace of mind throughout the process of planning a destination wedding.

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Angela Chan
Angela Chan
6th December 2016 in weddings
Checklist for a Destination Wedding
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    12 Months Before

  • 1

    Announce your engagement

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  • 2

    Discuss the type of ceremony preferred (formal/informal, big/small)

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  • 3

    Discuss expenses and set wedding budget

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  • 4

    Start research for location, venue or destination wedding package

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  • 5

    Choose a wedding destination

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  • 6

    Research marriage requirements needed for the chosen destination

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  • 7

    Start gathering wedding documents required for chosen destination

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  • 8

    Pick a date and make decision on the time of wedding

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  • 9

    Do a site visit if you haven't been to the chosen destination before (if time and budget allows)

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  • 10

    Request proposals from destination wedding vendors that interest you

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  • 11

    Book and secure on venue, reserve your date

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  • 12

    Pick and order your save the dates

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  • 13

    Compile the guest list and start collecting contact details including emails

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  • 14

    Research and settle travel insurance

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  • 15

    Use a binder to store all paperwork, inspiration and ideas in one place.

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  • 16

    Begin wedding dress shopping

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  • 17

    Discuss with family and friends about bridal party (if you plan on having one)

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    11 - 10 Months Before

  • 18

    Create a wedding website or Facebook page to allow online RSVPs (Link provide in save the dates)

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  • 19

    Send out save the dates

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  • 20

    Research for best group deals of hotel accommodation and secure a block of rooms for guests

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  • 21

    Share as much details about accommodation as well as other details on the wedding Facebook / webpage

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  • 22

    Purchase plane tickets

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  • 23

    Secure the time of day of your wedding

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  • 24

    Schedule calls / meetings with pre-travel wedding planner (if applicable)

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  • 25

    Select an on-site wedding planner (if applicable)

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  • 26

    Contract a photographer and videographer

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  • 27

    Apply for passport and visas (if applicable)

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  • 28

    Begins looking for caterer and decide on menu

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  • 29

    Plan and begins fitness and beauty routine

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  • 30

    Invite bridesmaids and groomsmen to join your wedding party

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  • When
    {Dropdown}

  • When
    12 Months Before

  • 1

    Announce your engagement

  • 2

    Discuss the type of ceremony preferred (formal/informal, big/small)

  • 3

    Discuss expenses and set wedding budget

  • 4

    Start research for location, venue or destination wedding package

  • 5

    Choose a wedding destination

  • 6

    Research marriage requirements needed for the chosen destination

  • 7

    Start gathering wedding documents required for chosen destination

  • 8

    Pick a date and make decision on the time of wedding

  • 9

    Do a site visit if you haven't been to the chosen destination before (if time and budget allows)

  • 10

    Request proposals from destination wedding vendors that interest you

  • 11

    Book and secure on venue, reserve your date

  • 12

    Pick and order your save the dates

  • 13

    Compile the guest list and start collecting contact details including emails

  • 14

    Research and settle travel insurance

  • 15

    Use a binder to store all paperwork, inspiration and ideas in one place.

  • 16

    Begin wedding dress shopping

  • 17

    Discuss with family and friends about bridal party (if you plan on having one)

  • When
    11 - 10 Months Before

  • 18

    Create a wedding website or Facebook page to allow online RSVPs (Link provide in save the dates)

  • 19

    Send out save the dates

  • 20

    Research for best group deals of hotel accommodation and secure a block of rooms for guests

  • 21

    Share as much details about accommodation as well as other details on the wedding Facebook / webpage

  • 22

    Purchase plane tickets

  • 23

    Secure the time of day of your wedding

  • 24

    Schedule calls / meetings with pre-travel wedding planner (if applicable)

  • 25

    Select an on-site wedding planner (if applicable)

  • 26

    Contract a photographer and videographer

  • 27

    Apply for passport and visas (if applicable)

  • 28

    Begins looking for caterer and decide on menu

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