Wedding Prep

Recommended Timeline for a destination Wedding

Select the wedding date	6-18 months before
Set the wedding budget	6-18 months before
Find your wedding planner and book your venue	6-18 months before
Compile a guest list	6-12 months before
Search for accommodation options for guests	6-18 months before
Book the ticket to your wedding destination	6-18 months before
Book your accommodation	6-18 months before
Choose the maid of honor and bridesmaids	6-18 months before
Choose the best man and groomsmen	6-18 months before
Send out invitations to guests	6-9 months before
Confirm legal & residential requirements	6-9 months before
Select wedding attire	3-9 months before
Choose your wedding ceremony theme	3-9 months before
Make a decision on your flower arrangements	1-6 months before
Choose the wedding reception menu e.g. food, drink, cake	1-6 months before
Choose the table decoration	1-6 months before
Select the wedding reception entertainment	1-6 months before
Pick the wedding song	1-6 months before
Prepare the wedding favors	1-6 months before
Make appointment with the hairdresser, celebrant and band	1-6 months before
Compile guest information e.g. food allergy	1-3 months before
Find an MC for the reception	1-3 months before
Arrive at the wedding destination	3-5 days before

Before departure checklist

• Passports
• Documents required to obtain marriage license e.g. birth certificates
• Plane tickets
• Travel insurance details
• Wedding attire
  • Wedding gown
  • Veil
  • Bride’ shoes
  • Groom’ shoes
  • Cufflinks
  • Garter
  • Emergency kit for last minute (aspirin, make-up, safety pins, mints, etc.)
• Wedding rings
• Accessories
• Speech cards
• Music, if needed for ceremony e.g. first dance etc
• Welcome letter or gifts for guests room
• Pictures of hairstyles for hairdresser

Relax and try to get some sleep!