Destination Wedding Checklist

STS Vacations has designed a time line checklist to assist you in planning your destination wedding. Even if you are planning a last minute wedding, this checklist will provide all of the information you will need. In addition to the checklist, STS Vacations will provide you with a wedding travel coordinator to help guide you and arrange the perfect destination wedding.

Start planning your destination wedding today! Call 1-866-875-4565 to speak with a destination wedding specialist or submit your request online.

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 make a list of who is paying for what.

Put together your guest list. Include everyone who may or may not travel.

Start shopping for your bridal gown.

11 Months

Start putting together a file on the details your would like include in your destination wedding.

Decide on wedding date.

Send out "save the date" cards to your guests.

Research locations before you decide on your destination. Consider things like the time of year you are traveling (think about hurricane season), weather, amenities, etc.

Contact your STS Vacations wedding travel consultant.

Research travel arrangements for guests.

Choose your bridesmaids/groomsmen and ask them to be in the wedding party.

9 - 10 Months

Find out legal requirements to marry at the destination wedding location and begin fulfilling the requirements.

Apply for your passports if required for travel.

Make travel arrangements with your STS Vacations wedding travel consultant..

Reserve the lodging accommodations for wedding party.

Research any cultural traditions you would like to add into your ceremony or reception.

Announce engagement in local newspaper.

Finalize your guest list.

7 - 8 Months

Reserve your airline tickets.

Think about how you would like to wear your hair.

Decide on the formality of your wedding and select your colors

Choose your invitations.

Purchase wedding dress.

Order bridesmaid dresses.

Order groom and groomsmen attire.

Shop for wedding rings.

4 - 6 Months

Work on ceremony details

Finalize menu and wedding cake order.

Make sure maid of honor and best man are aware of what you expect of them. It's a good idea to make up a list.

Finish getting together your addresses for the wedding invitations and mail them. Be sure to include all of the travel details with your invitations.

2 - 3 Months

Choose your bridesmaids accessories and purchase or give them purchasing information.

Start your seating charts.

Call any guest who has not responded.

Purchase wedding rings.

Make sure attendants have purchased their dresses and accessories.

Arrange for all insurance policies to include your soon to be spouse.

Provide guest list to your maid of honor bridesmaid for bridal shower.

3 - 4 Weeks

Release any unused rooms.

Finalize all wedding day itineraries.

Confirm travel arrangements.

Begin working on vows if you are writing your own.

Start writing your ceremony program.

Buy gifts for your best man, groomsmen and ushers.

Send out emails to wedding providers who have been contracted to finalize the details.

Do trial run with your hair and makeup.

1 - 2 Weeks

Get a final count of everyone traveling.

Plan a get together with your attendants to thank them for all of their help.

Shop for your travel accessories and start packing.

Touch base with your wedding coordinator to confirm the final details of your wedding.

Prepare toast to friends and family

Day Before Departure

Confirm flights.

Put together last minute emergency kit (Advil, makeup, mints, gum for flight, etc.).

Set your alarm clock (you don't want to miss your flight)

Get some rest.

3 Days Prior to Wedding

Arrive at wedding destination.

Meet with banquet manager.

Go over details.

Go to the beauty salon.

Spend time with friends and family.

Spend time with your sweetheart.

Wedding Day

Try to relax because everything has been taken care of.

Say "I Do" and enjoy your special day!