Destination Wedding Timeline

Destination Wedding Checklist

Stay organized from the first destination idea through the moment you say “I Do.”

Use this timeline to track resort selection, guest travel, wedding details, payments, legal requirements and final preparations.

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Start With the Big Decisions

Choose your destination
Set your wedding date
Build your guest list
Select your all-inclusive resort
Organize guest travel

Stay Organized

A Simple Timeline for Planning Your Destination Wedding

Destination weddings involve more than the ceremony. You are coordinating your resort, guest rooms, travel arrangements and wedding details at the same time.

This checklist gives you a timeline to follow so you can handle the important decisions early and focus on the smaller details as your wedding gets closer.

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Wedding Countdown

Your Destination Wedding Planning Timeline

Check off each item as you complete it.

12 Months or More

Create your own wedding planner.

Keep photos and write down ideas.

Envision where you want to go for your destination wedding.

Decide on a budget and who is paying for what.

Put together your preliminary guest list.

Start shopping for your wedding attire.

11 Months

Start a file of ideas and details you would like to include.

Decide on your wedding date.

Send save-the-date information to guests.

Research destinations, weather, seasonality and resort amenities.

Contact your All Inclusive Resorts wedding travel consultant.

Research travel arrangements for guests.

Choose your wedding party.

9 - 10 Months

Research legal marriage requirements for the destination.

Apply for passports if required.

Begin making travel arrangements.

Reserve accommodations for the wedding group.

Research cultural traditions you may want to include.

Announce your engagement if desired.

Finalize your guest list.

7 - 8 Months

Reserve airline tickets.

Decide on your wedding hair style.

Decide on wedding formality and colors.

Choose invitations.

Purchase wedding dress or attire.

Order wedding party attire.

Shop for wedding rings.

4 - 6 Months

Work on ceremony details.

Finalize the menu and wedding cake.

Review responsibilities with your wedding party.

Send invitations and include travel information.

2 - 3 Months

Choose wedding party accessories.

Start seating charts.

Follow up with guests who have not responded.

Purchase wedding rings.

Confirm wedding party attire.

Coordinate shower information with your wedding party.

3 - 4 Weeks

Release unused rooms.

Finalize wedding-day itineraries.

Confirm travel arrangements.

Begin writing vows if desired.

Begin preparing the ceremony program.

Purchase wedding party gifts.

Confirm details with wedding providers.

Schedule a hair and makeup trial.

1 - 2 Weeks

Get a final count of everyone traveling.

Thank your wedding party for their help.

Start packing and organize travel accessories.

Confirm final wedding details with your coordinator.

Prepare a toast for friends and family.

Day Before Departure

Confirm flights.

Pack a last-minute emergency kit.

Set your alarm and verify departure time.

Get some rest.

3 Days Prior to Wedding

Arrive at your wedding destination.

Meet with the resort event or banquet manager.

Review final wedding details.

Visit the salon if needed.

Spend time with friends and family.

Make time to relax together before the wedding.

Wedding Day

Relax—your planning is done.

Say “I Do” and enjoy your special day!

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Your Destination Wedding Specialist can help compare all-inclusive resorts, organize room accommodations and simplify guest travel.

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