Timeline/To Do List - from the Guide to Destination Weddings

[cocoluv]

Send invites only 2-4 months in advance?  I thought most places suggest 6-9 months for invites and 9-12+ months for STDs? 

I would truly like to know the answer to this question.... When should DW invites go out?? 9 months sounds good, but it also sounds too early... I don't know...

[MelB2012]

Originally Posted by SDSteph 

 

Wedding TimeLine taken from Guide to Destination weddings

 

Do your research (10+ months)Think about destinations

Think about honeymoon too

Figure out budget

Consider what size wedding you want

Select destination and look at locations

Research wedding consultants

Choose your timing

Start Gown shopping

 

Start Making Decisions (8-10 months)

 

Invite your attendants

Book wedding location

Reserve rooms for your guests

Create a wedding website

Organize the guest lists

Plan your scouting trips

Begin selecting your vendors

Book caterer if needed

Book entertainment if needed

Book photographer

Book videographer

 

Focus on fun Stuff (6-8 months)

Send out save the dates

Book wedding travel

Book florist

Register for gifts

Choose officiate

Order your gown

Pick bridesmaid dresses

Book honeymoon

 

Finalize details (3-6 months)

Find cake provider

Pick out invitations

Plan grooms attire

Confirm local marriage requirements

Get papers in order

Shop for wedding rings

 

Invite everyone (2 to 4 months)

Mail invitations

Think about wedding day hair

Book hairstylist/makeup appointment

Record Final RSVPs

Make and or buy favors

Shop for gifts

Put together out of town bags

 

Little Details (3-6 weeks)

 

Arrange other wedding events

Pre-wedding info packet

Finalize ceremony

Make a list of details you need to attend to

 

The countdown begins (2 weeks)

 

Get hitched if not doing legally in destination

Confirm all travel reservations

Organize wedding insurance papers

Ship any wedding gear ahead

Get gifts ready

Finalize head count

Pick up rings

Call hotels

Update wedding website

Print programs or needed information

 

Ready to go (1 week)

 

Pack (see packing list)

Finalize photo schedule

Confirm Final vendor Meetings

Pack up gifts and favors

Update transportation providers

Pick up your dress

Have final beauty treatments

Finalize seating plan

Assemble trouble shooting kit

Confirm guest reservations

 

The day before you depart ( 3-4 days before the wedding)Touch base with point person

Be in touch with wedding party

Pick up tuxes

Call airline

Finish packing

Get cash

Create reception rundown

 

Upon arrival (2-3days before the wedding)Meet with wedding coordinator

Inform key players

Check in with hotel

Have final tasting with caterer

Touch base with officiate if possible

Finalize party plans

Have hair and makeup trial

Get dresses steamed

Have family dinner

Organize final payments

 

Day before wedding

Have bride and groom pre-wedding breakfast

Throw attendant outing

Do a walk - through

Get manicure, pedicure, massage etc

Greet and enjoy your guests

Apply sunscreen!!!!!!

Wrap up details at rehearsal

Sort out receiving line

Sign the marriage license

Relay information

Go to bed early

This is super awesome! Good job pulling this up! I've been looking for a destination wedding timeline, as our timelines don't really match a local wedding.

 

Let's see if I missed anything (3 months left til mine.)

[cocoluv]

This is super awesome! Good job pulling this up! I've been looking for a destination wedding timeline, as our timelines don't really match a local wedding. Let's see if I missed anything (3 months left til mine.)

So so close.... Congrats...

[pongyang2001]

this is great. i need to print this out.

[JenniferM]

I'm printing this right now. Thanks!!!

 

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDSteph 

Wedding TimeLine taken from Guide to Destination weddings

Do your research (10+ months)Think about destinations
Think about honeymoon too
Figure out budget
Consider what size wedding you want
Select destination and look at locations
Research wedding consultants
Choose your timing
Start Gown shopping

Start Making Decisions (8-10 months)

Invite your attendants
Book wedding location
Reserve rooms for your guests
Create a wedding website
Organize the guest lists
Plan your scouting trips
Begin selecting your vendors
Book caterer if needed
Book entertainment if needed
Book photographer
Book videographer

Focus on fun Stuff (6-8 months)
Send out save the dates
Book wedding travel
Book florist
Register for gifts
Choose officiate
Order your gown
Pick bridesmaid dresses
Book honeymoon

Finalize details (3-6 months)
Find cake provider
Pick out invitations
Plan grooms attire
Confirm local marriage requirements
Get papers in order
Shop for wedding rings

Invite everyone (2 to 4 months)
Mail invitations
Think about wedding day hair
Book hairstylist/makeup appointment
Record Final RSVPs
Make and or buy favors
Shop for gifts
Put together out of town bags

Little Details (3-6 weeks)

Arrange other wedding events
Pre-wedding info packet
Finalize ceremony
Make a list of details you need to attend to

The countdown begins (2 weeks)

Get hitched if not doing legally in destination
Confirm all travel reservations
Organize wedding insurance papers
Ship any wedding gear ahead
Get gifts ready
Finalize head count
Pick up rings
Call hotels
Update wedding website
Print programs or needed information

Ready to go (1 week)

Pack (see packing list)
Finalize photo schedule
Confirm Final vendor Meetings
Pack up gifts and favors
Update transportation providers
Pick up your dress
Have final beauty treatments
Finalize seating plan
Assemble trouble shooting kit
Confirm guest reservations

The day before you depart ( 3-4 days before the wedding)Touch base with point person
Be in touch with wedding party
Pick up tuxes
Call airline
Finish packing
Get cash
Create reception rundown

Upon arrival (2-3days before the wedding)Meet with wedding coordinator
Inform key players
Check in with hotel
Have final tasting with caterer
Touch base with officiate if possible
Finalize party plans
Have hair and makeup trial
Get dresses steamed
Have family dinner
Organize final payments

Day before wedding
Have bride and groom pre-wedding breakfast
Throw attendant outing
Do a walk - through
Get manicure, pedicure, massage etc
Greet and enjoy your guests
Apply sunscreen!!!!!!
Wrap up details at rehearsal
Sort out receiving line
Sign the marriage license
Relay information
Go to bed early

[traylynn]

Thanks for sharing this will be very helpful

[Xarocas]

Thank you for sharing! This is sooo helpful!

[Tinkerbell82]

Great list- I love the sunscreen part. Haha.

[Tinkerbell82]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocoluv 


I would truly like to know the answer to this question.... When should DW invites go out?? 9 months sounds good, but it also sounds too early... I don't know...

 

They say up to a year ahead is fine.  We sent our STD's at 10 months, which included the link to our wedding website with all of the travel info. Invites will be at the 6 month mark. 

[NJBride2014]

Great list!