🌴 IslandSpree Destination Wedding Checklist
Plan Your Island Wedding, Step by Step
âś… 12–18 Months Before
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Choose Your Destination & Season
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Create a Budget
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Draft a Guest List
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Hire a Wedding Planner (local or via IslandSpree)
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Research Legal Requirements for Marriage at Destination
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Book Your Venue(s)
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Reserve Key Vendors (photographer, caterer, etc.)
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Send Save-the-Dates
âś… 3–6 Months Before
Confirm All Bookings
Start Marriage Paperwork (licenses, translations, etc.)
Plan Itinerary for Wedding Week
Order Favors, Signage, and Welcome Bags
Arrange Travel Insurance & Backup Plans
9–12 Months Before
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Visit the Destination (if possible)
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Book Group Accommodations
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Set Up Travel Packages with IslandSpree
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Choose Wedding Attire (consider climate & travel)
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Start Designing Your Website & Gift Registry
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Plan Pre/Post Wedding Events (welcome dinner, excursions)
1–2 Months Before
Finalize Headcount & Seating Plan
Send Final Payments to Vendors
Share Itinerary & Travel Info with Guests
Pack Wedding Outfits & Essentials
Create Emergency Kit (tape, meds, safety pins)
6–9 Months Before
Finalize Guest List & Travel Plans
Send Invitations
Arrange Travel for Yourselves & VIP Guests
Schedule Tastings, Hair/Makeup Trials (if visiting)
Choose Music, Decor, and Floral Themes
Purchase Wedding Rings
1 Week Before
Travel to Destination (or prep for departure)
Meet with Planner & Vendors On-site
Do Final Walkthrough of Ceremony & Reception Sites
Host Welcome Event or Rehearsal Dinner
Relax – You’re Ready!
🧳 Pro Tip from IslandSpree
Pack documents (passports, travel insurance, vendor contracts, marriage licenses) in your carry-on—not your checked bag.