Wedding Planning
Wedding Planning
Destination Wedding Checklist
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GET IT TOGETHER
This is it ; the point where you can ’ t procrastinate anymore . You don ’ t have to solve it all right now , but you have to start getting organized . Start a folder to keep all your paperwork , contacts and inspiration in one place .
ESTABLISH A BUDGET
Be sure to build some flex spending into it for travel costs ( especially if you ’ re thinking of bundling the honeymoon and destination wedding into one trip ).
CHOOSE A DESTINATION
A travel advisor is a godsend when it comes to discovering , narrowing down and selecting locales that you ’ ll love
CREATE A GUEST LIST
You ’ ll want to send the save-the-dates as soon as possible to give your guests enough time to plan accordingly .
VISIT YOUR SITE
There are some questions that can only be answered by visiting the resort yourself ( and you deserve a mini-vacation !)
CHOOSE YOUR VENDORS
Depending on your venue , your resort might offer photographers , florists , hair stylists and makeup artists as well as caterers .
MAKE YOUR WEBSITE
We live in a digital world — a website is a must for communicating important details related to your wedding weekend ( plus link to your registry ).
PICK A THEME
A lot of later decisions hinge on your event ’ s colors , tone and mood .
BUY YOUR SUIT / GOWN
Whether it ’ s a designer boutique or a name-brand find , it can take months to get your formalwear just right . Remember : No aspirational sizing !
DECIDE ON THE WEDDING PARTY ATTIRE
Same reason as the one above : It can take time to get formalwear just right . You need to give your wedding party a long enough runway .
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