Wedding Checklist | Destination Wedding Planning Timeline

Planning a destination wedding in Curacao requires careful organization. Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure nothing is overlooked.

12-18 Months Before

• ✓ Set your wedding budget and guest count
• ✓ Choose your wedding date (consider Curacao’s dry season January-September)
• ✓ Research and hire a local wedding planner
• ✓ Create your wedding website
• ✓ Start guest communication about destination plans
• ✓ Begin venue research and site visits
• ✓ Book your wedding planner and secure your date

10-12 Months Before

• ✓ Book your ceremony and reception venues
• ✓ Reserve accommodations for yourself and VIP guests
• ✓ Create a hotel room block for invited guests
• ✓ Begin researching photographers and videographers
• ✓ Schedule venue visit to finalize details

8-10 Months Before

• ✓ Book photographer and videographer
• ✓ Select your florist and finalize floral vision
• ✓ Book wedding entertainment (DJ or live band)
• ✓ Order or purchase wedding attire
• ✓ Plan welcome bags for arriving guests

6-8 Months Before

• ✓ Book catering and finalize menu
• ✓ Order wedding invitations and save-the-dates
• ✓ Book hair and makeup artist
• ✓ Plan welcome dinner or rehearsal events
• ✓ Arrange airport transfers for guests
• ✓ Book transportation for wedding day

4-6 Months Before

• ✓ Send save-the-date cards
• ✓ Finalize ceremony details with officiant
• ✓ Book spa day for bridal party
• ✓ Select wedding cake or dessert table
• ✓ Order wedding favors
• ✓ Research guest activities and excursions

3-4 Months Before

• ✓ Send formal invitations
• ✓ Schedule final venue walkthrough
• ✓ Plan ceremony script and readings
• ✓ Select music for ceremony and reception
• ✓ Order personal flowers and boutonnieres
• ✓ Finalize guest activities schedule

2-3 Months Before

• ✓ Follow up on RSVPs
• ✓ Finalize guest count with vendors
• ✓ Create day-of timeline
• ✓ Book makeup trial session
• ✓ Confirm all vendor contracts and deposits
• ✓ Prepare welcome dinner details

1 Month Before

• ✓ Final RSVP deadline
• ✓ Send final guest counts to all vendors
• ✓ Confirm flight and accommodation details
• ✓ Prepare wedding day emergency kit
• ✓ Finalize ceremony vows
• ✓ Confirm rehearsal time and schedule

1 Week Before

• ✓ Confirm all vendor arrival times
• ✓ Distribute welcome bags to VIP guests
• ✓ Create seating chart and escort cards
• ✓ Pack for your Curacao destination wedding
• ✓ Confirm weather contingency plans

Wedding Week in Curacao

• ✓ Arrive and settle into accommodations
• ✓ Attend welcome dinner with wedding party
• ✓ Rehearsal at venue
• ✓ Final vendor confirmations
• ✓ Spa and relaxation day before
• ✓ Wedding day — enjoy every moment
• ✓ Farewell brunch for guests

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