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

  • Announce your engagement

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

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  • Discuss expenses and set wedding budget

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  • Start research for location, venue or destination wedding package

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  • Choose a wedding destination

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  • Research marriage requirements needed for the chosen destination

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  • Start gathering wedding documents required for chosen destination

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  • Pick a date and make decision on the time of wedding

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

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  • Request proposals from destination wedding vendors that interest you

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  • Book and secure on venue, reserve your date

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  • Pick and order your save the dates

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  • Compile the guest list and start collecting contact details including emails

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  • Research and settle travel insurance

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

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  • Begin wedding dress shopping

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

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  • When
    11 - 10 Months Before

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

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  • Send out save the dates

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

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

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  • Purchase plane tickets

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  • Secure the time of day of your wedding

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

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  • Select an on-site wedding planner (if applicable)

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  • Contract a photographer and videographer

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  • Apply for passport and visas (if applicable)

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  • Begins looking for caterer and decide on menu

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  • Plan and begins fitness and beauty routine

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  • Invite bridesmaids and groomsmen to join your wedding party

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  • When
    {Dropdown}

  • When
    12 Months Before

  • Announce your engagement

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

  • Discuss expenses and set wedding budget

  • Start research for location, venue or destination wedding package

  • Choose a wedding destination

  • Research marriage requirements needed for the chosen destination

  • Start gathering wedding documents required for chosen destination

  • Pick a date and make decision on the time of wedding

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

  • Request proposals from destination wedding vendors that interest you

  • Book and secure on venue, reserve your date

  • Pick and order your save the dates

  • Compile the guest list and start collecting contact details including emails

  • Research and settle travel insurance

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

  • Begin wedding dress shopping

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

  • When
    11 - 10 Months Before

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

  • Send out save the dates

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

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

  • Purchase plane tickets

  • Secure the time of day of your wedding

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

  • Select an on-site wedding planner (if applicable)

  • Contract a photographer and videographer

  • Apply for passport and visas (if applicable)

  • Begins looking for caterer and decide on menu