Planning a destination wedding can be overwhelming, but with careful organization and the right resources, it can also be an exciting and stress-free experience. Here is a suggested timeline and checklist to help you plan your Maui destination wedding:
12-18 months before the wedding
- Research and choose your wedding date.
- Determine your budget and start saving.
- Create a guest list and send out save-the-date cards.
- Begin researching and contacting wedding venues in Maui.
- Hire a wedding planner familiar with Maui to assist you with the planning process.
9-12 months before the wedding
- Choose your wedding venue and secure your desired date.
- Research and book accommodations for yourselves and your guests.
- Start looking for vendors such as photographers, videographers, florists, and musicians.
- Begin working on your wedding website or blog to keep your guests informed.
6-9 months before the wedding
- Finalize contracts with your wedding venue and vendors.
- Start designing and ordering your wedding invitations and other stationery.
- Begin looking for wedding attire for yourselves and your wedding party.
- Plan your honeymoon and make necessary travel arrangements.
3-6 months before the wedding
- Send out your wedding invitations.
- Arrange transportation for yourselves and your guests.
- Plan and book activities and excursions for your guests to enjoy during their stay in Maui.
- Schedule hair and makeup trials and book appointments for the wedding day.
1-3 months before the wedding
- Finalize details with your vendors and review contracts.
- Confirm the final guest count and provide the venue with seating arrangements.
- Create a detailed wedding day timeline and share it with your wedding party and vendors.
- Attend any necessary pre-wedding meetings or rehearsals.
2 weeks before the wedding
- Pack your wedding attire and any other essentials you'll need for the trip.
- Confirm all travel arrangements and accommodations.
- Follow up with any last-minute details or changes with your vendors.
- Relax, unwind, and enjoy the countdown to your dream wedding in Maui.
