We know that planning your dream wedding in Mexico can seem overwhelming, so we’ve put together a typical timeline of events to help you stay on track.
12 months before your wedding day
- Determine your wedding budget
- Start thinking about your guest list
- Choose your magical destination
- Hire a wedding planner (if you want one in addition to your resort’s planner)
- Start thinking about color schemes, décor, flowers and attire
6 to 8 months before your wedding day
- Order your wedding dress, shoes and other accessories
- Work with the hotel wedding planner to book all vendors
- Consult your planner regarding guest accommodations
- Finalize guest list and send out Save The Date cards
- Register for wedding gifts
- Create a wedding website to keep your guests in the loop
4 to 6 months before your wedding day
- Start making honeymoon plans (if location is different from your wedding)
- Purchase wedding rings
- Finalize entire wedding party’s attire
- Book and confirm travel arrangements
- Place order for invitations
2 to 3 months before your wedding day
- Send out invitations
- Schedule menu and cake tastings with your venue if possible
- Place orders for décor and favors
- Gather all necessary paperwork and documents
- Ship all wedding-day items to the venue
- Create a seating chart
- Schedule a final dress fitting and a trial hair and makeup run
The week of your wedding
- Finalize seating charts, itineraries and other details with your planner
- Confirm and pack for your honeymoon
- Prepare your outfit and other necessary items
- Pamper yourself!