Destination: Mexico An All-Inclusive Wedding Checklist

Destination: Mexico An all-inclusive wedding checklist Congratulations on your wedding! Each year, 350,000 destination weddings take place, representing 24% of all weddings. Of those, approximately 25,000 are held in Mexico. Planning a destination wedding in Mexico takes time and patience. With this checklist and timeline, you'll be able to make all the arrangements you need ahead of time so that you can enjoy your special day in Playa del Carmen free of stress and worry! 12+ MONTHS Pick the type of ceremony/reception you want Determine the budget Research marriage requirements Choose a date Contact a wedding planner Do a site visit (if budget and time allow) Reserve venue and put down a deposit Book a block of hotel rooms Start binder to keep paperwork/contracts Compile the guest list Collect guests' email/mailing addresses DID YOU KNOW? MOST COUPLES SPEND 13-18 MONTHS PLANNING THEIR WEDDING 9-12 MONTHS Launch wedding website Send out save the dates Select bridesmaids and groomsmen Shop for the wedding dress Choose an officiant Book the DJ/band and photographer/videographer Order invitations DID YOU KNOW? DESTINATION WEDDINGS HAVE AN AVERAGE OF 86 GUESTS 6-9 MONTHS Select flower arrangements Buy accessories (shoes, headpiece, jewelry, garter, lingerie) Mail out invitations Book flight and accommodations (encourage guests to do the same) Select wedding party attire Create a registry DID YOU KNOW? 86% OF COUPLES STILL TAKE A HONEYMOON AFTER THEIR DESTINATION WEDDING MONTHS Obtain passports Get blood tests or vaccinations Purchase rings Choose menu and cake Shop for resort/honeymoon wear Book wedding day transportation Make arrangements for rehearsal dinner Make arrangements for pre-wedding events/activities Buy groom's attire Make sure wedding party orders their attire DID YOU KNOW? 69% OF DESTINATION WEDDINGS ARE HELD OUTDOORS 2-3 MONTHS Order favors and welcome bag items Book a hairstylist and makeup artist Confirm details with vendors and make final payments Get wedding party gifts DIÐ YOU KNOW? 51% OF DESTINATION WEDDING COUPLES USE A WEDDING PLANNER I MONTH Prepare welcome letter Have final gown fitting (make sure to bring your shoes and accessories) Make arrangements to pick up dress Write vows and choose readings Confirm RSVPS and hotel reservations made by guests Create a seating chart DID YOU KNOW? IN 2011, 77% OF GROOMS PROPOSED ON BENDED KNEE 1-2 WEEKS Confirm flight, airport transportation and hotel bookings Make place cards Make ceremony programs Start packing Important Things to Pack: Passports/visas/driver's licenses Confirmations and contracts Prescription medicine Wedding rings Cake topper Get some rest! DID YOU KNOW? NEARLY 7/10 INTERNATIONAL WEDDINGS LAST THREE OR MORE DAYS WHEN YOU VV ARRIVE Have a rehearsal at the ceremony site Confirm details with officiant and planner Apply for marriage license Make arrangements for a blood test (A licensed physician can conduct tests in a private room of the hotel) Assemble welcome bags Arrange delivery of bouquets and boutonnières Have dress pressed/steamed DID YOU KNOW? 1 IN 3 DESTINATION WEDDING COUPLES PLAN A GROUP ACTIVITY FOR THEIR GUESTS THE DAY OF Check for rings before the ceremony Have fun and enjoy your big day! SOURCES THE KNOT: TRAVEL ROMANCE DESTINATION WEDDING DETAILS: DESTINATION WEDDING CHECKLIST WORLD WEDDING TRADITIONS: MEXICAN TRADITIONS CONDO HOTELS PLAYA DEL CARMEN: WEDDING DOCUMENTS THE KNOT: DESTINATION WEDDINGS PR NEWSWIRE: RESULTS OF 2ND DESTINATION WEDDINGS STUDY CONDO HOTELS PLAYA DEL CARMEN: WEDDINGS HUFFINGTON POST: WEDDINGS condohotels playa del carmen 1.866.479.2738 ...