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To-Do Checklist
At Weddings Cook Islands we know how important it is for you to feel reassured that your plans
are all falling into place. Planning your wedding will be one of the biggest events of your life and
we want to make this as easy and effortless as possible.
We are here to help you every step of the way and this checklist will provide you with some
suggestions to assist you in knowing that you are on track.
Wedding Checklist
Date of Wedding
Time
Overall Budget
/ /
: am / pm
Choose the date, day and time
Decide on the type of ceremony and venue
Discuss your budget
Search the site for what suits your plans
and your budget
Fill out the Contact Us form on our site
and let us know what you are planning
Compile a guest list in consultation with
loved ones
Decide on the wedding colour schemes
or themes these are you special touches
By now you would have made some
decisions on you Wedding and Reception and
have discussed with your Personal Wedding
Planner all the details – things are moving
Confirm dates, time and venue
Send out Save the Date email/invitation
Read up about the activities in the Cook Islands
Choose and order wedding invitations
Order rings and engravings’
Choose style and flavour of wedding cake –
and order
Have fittings for wedding gown and
bridesmaid’s attire
Have fitting for groom and groomsmen’s suits
Compile a gift list and suggest the Cook
Islands Wedding Gift Voucher as an option
Organise time off work for wedding and
honeymoon and a few planning days
Send invitations with a link to the
WeddingsCookIslands.com so guests
can look at packages
Confirm catering, service staff, menu and
beverages with your Wedding Cook Islands
Personal Planner
Buy gifts for the attendants and your
future spouse
Arrange where the bridal party will dress
on the day
Notify anyone required to make a speech
Appoint an MC for the reception
Write your vows
(if you’ve decided to do your own)
Chase up late invitation replies and
finalise guest list
Start a list of all wedding gifts received
Write out place cards
Arrange reception seating details
Have final wedding gown fitting, with lingerie
and shoes you will wear on the day
Have final fittings for all the attendants
Have a trial run with your makeup artist
Try on your wedding gown with all
the accessories
Wear in your wedding shoes
if you will be wearing them!
Make sure all legal documents
(prenuptial agreements, marriage licence,
passports etc.) are in order
Send final head count to your
Wedding Cook Islands Personal planner
Send thank-you letters for gifts you have
received so far
Check that everyone is comfortable
with their speeches
Check best man has the rings
All suits and any hire items are collected
Schedule some quiet time for you and
your fiancé to relax before the big day