Caribbean and Punta Cana Wedding Checklist
One year Before Your Wedding
- Announce your engagement.
- Decide what kind of wedding you want to have. Formal or informal?, Outdoor or Indoor?
- Set a budget for the wedding and reception.
- Decide the size of your wedding party. If you are meeting in the Caribbean or in Hawaii keep in mind the cost of airfare and hotel
- Select the date for your ceremony. But be flexible in case venue is not available
- Select the location for your ceremony and Reception
- Decide if you want to use a wedding coordinator. If you’re getting married in Punta Cana, select a Caribbean based wedding coordinator.
- Start choosing for a wedding dress and accessories.
- If you’re not using a wedding consultant, begin shopping for vendors. These include photographers/videographers, musicians/disc jockeys, florists, and caterers.
- Determine who will officiate your ceremony.
- Registering with a bridal gift registry, do so now.
- Order wedding invitations and stationery.
6 to 10 Months Before
- Order wedding invitations and stationery.
- Establish a guest list.
- If you decided on Punta Cana for your ceremony send invitations now to those people.
- Select and order attendants’ gowns. ( for beach wedding, Long sleeves with heavy fabrics and high heels may not be appropriate)
- Make reception plans; discuss details with vendors and the manager of the reception facility.
4 to 6 Months Before
- Order a wedding cake
- Select and order men’s attire.
- Arrange a car, limousine or other transportation.
- Arrange Punta Cana accommodations for your guests.
- Schedule a consultation with a hair and make-up stylist.
- Make sure you have a passport current and advise all your guest to do the same
- Make arrangements for a rehearsal dinner. (This is traditionally the responsibility of the groom’s family.)
- Start Shopping for honeymoon travel deals. If you weadignis in Punta Cana, You can honeymoon here with the option to station in another region of the Island.
3 Months Before
- Make arrangements for a rehearsal dinner.
- Choose gifts for attendants.
- Arrange for special musical selections during the ceremony and/or reception.
- Schedule hair and make-up appointment for wedding day.
- Write thank you notes for gifts as they arrive.
- Plan a bridesmaids’ luncheon. If you would like to do this in Punta Cana, there are many great restaurants
- Finalize all travel plans.
2 Months Before
- Schedule final fitting of bride’s gown and bridesmaids’ dresses.
- Confirm details with all vendors.
- Contact your officiant to discuss ceremony details.
- Make airport transportation arrangements
- Take care of all business and legal affairs – from baking to insurance policy.
3 to 4 Weeks Before
- Contact guests who have not responded to determine the head count
- Notify caterer of final guest count.
2 Weeks Before
- Gather all necessary documents: airline tickets, hotel & car rental confirmation reservations and wedding services confirmations
7 Days Before
- Make a final check with vendors and officiant.
- Pack for your trip including the wedding rings
- Arrange head table seating.
- Pick up wedding gown and attendants gowns and make sure all attire fits.
1 Day Before
- Have your nails manicured.
- Attend ceremony rehearsal.
- Greet out-of-town guests.
Your wedding Day!
- Have hair and make-up done.
- Allow at least 4 hours to dress and relax.
- Enjoy your special day!