Engage
Announce your engagement
Discuss wedding expenses and set a budget
Pick a date
Start looking for a venue (page 96-97)
Select an on-site wedding planner (page 96-97)
12+ Months Before
Choose your bridal party if you’re having one
Develop your guest list or decide on an elopement
Decide on the style and formality of your wedding
Contract a location and venue. Schedule a site visit if possible (page 96-97)
Research marriage requirements in your location (m.haitiopen.com/weddings)
Contract a photographer and videographer (page 96-97)
Start wedding dress shopping
Order your save the dates
Send out save the dates
9-11 Months Before
Work with your location to find a caterer and hash out a menu (page 96-97)
Register for gifts and add your registries to your wedding website
Ask your bridesmaids and groomsmen to be in your wedding party
6-8 Months Before
Take engagement photos (page 96-97)
Shop for bridesmaid dresses
Select and purchase a wedding dress
Select an officiant
Select and book a florist
Select musicians or a DJ (page 96-97)
Begin researching honeymoon locations (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/WEDDINGS)
Set aside a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/HOTELS)
4-5 Months Before
Book airfare for your wedding and encourage guests to book theirs as well
Choose formal wear for the groom and groomsmen
Book the honeymoon (https://m.haitiopen.com/hotels/honeymoon-in-haiti)
Do a cake or dessert tasting and choose a dessert (page 96-97)
Choose and order invitations and other paper goods
Book any necessary rentals (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/WEDDINGS)
2-3 Months Before
Mail wedding invitations
Begin wedding dress alterations
Purchase bridal accessories like veils, shoes and jewelry
Finalize details with all vendors and get everything in writing
Finalize readings, music and details for ceremony
Purchase reception decorations and details (page 96-97)
Purchase gifts for wedding party
Select wedding bands (page 96-97)
Book the rehearsal dinner (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/HOTELS
6-7 Weeks Before
Make trial appointments for hair and makeup
Prepare welcome bags for guests
Schedule final dress fitting
Write personal vows and toasts
Celebrate bachelor and bachelorette parties (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/WEDDINGS)
2 Weeks Before
Confirm flight and hotel bookings (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/HOTELS)
Double-check details with all vendors and finalize the number of guests with your caterer (page 96-97
Create a seating chart and place cards
Pick up your wedding dress
1 Week Before
Pack for the wedding
Pack for the honeymoon
Prepare day of payments and tips
Travel to your destination
When You Arrive
Do a walk-through of your ceremony and reception site
Apply for a marriage license
Have trial appointments for hair and makeup
Have your wedding dress steamed to remove any wrinkles from traveling
Day Before
Book a manicure and pedicure
Hold your rehearsal dinner (M.HAITIOPEN.COM/HOTELS)
Visit with family
Relax
Wedding Day
Take rings and marriage certificate to the ceremony site
Have your hair and makeup done Say “I do” and celebrate!
Contact a Haiti Wedding Planner for additional help.
