Your Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding

(and why you don’t want to do it alone)

Planning any wedding takes work. Planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean? That’s a whole different adventure. From guest travel logistics to legal paperwork, the details can feel endless—but that’s exactly why WestIndiesBride.com exists.

Here’s what it really takes to plan a destination wedding—and how we make it effortless.

Step 1: Choose Your Dream Destination

What most couples think it means: Picking an island that looks great on Instagram.
What it really means: Understanding marriage laws, guest accessibility, weather seasons, and which resorts deliver on those “paradise” promises.

✨ How we help: We match you to the right island and resort (or even a cruise!) based on your vision, guest list, and budget—while securing perks like free ceremony packages and upgrades.

Step 2: Secure Your Wedding Date & Venue

What most couples think it means: Calling the resort to book a spot.
What it really means: Coordinating with resort wedding teams, locking in ceremony times, and negotiating group rates before prices climb.

✨ How we help: We take care of it all—securing your date, negotiating rates, and handling every venue communication so you don’t spend hours juggling emails.

Step 3: Send Out Save-the-Dates

What most couples think it means: Making a cute graphic and texting friends.
What it really means: Creating an early, professional announcement that sets the tone for your wedding and gives guests time to plan.

✨ How we help: We help design and send the perfect save-the-date for your destination wedding—digital or printed—so your guests are excited from the very start.

Step 4: Get Your Own Wedding Website

What most couples think it means: Setting up a basic RSVP page.
What it really means: Providing your guests with all the travel info, booking links, and updates they need—without you answering a hundred questions.

✨ How we help: We create a custom wedding website with your own URL—a one-stop hub where your guests can RSVP, see travel details, book their stay, and stay informed every step of the way.

Step 5: Handle the Legal Stuff

What most couples think it means: Just showing up and saying “I do.”
What it really means: Every island has its own marriage laws, required documents, and waiting periods—and missing one piece can ruin your ceremony plans.

✨ How we help: We guide you step by step through all requirements—ensuring your marriage is fully legal and stress-free.

Step 6: Coordinate Guest Travel & Accommodations

What most couples think it means: Sending everyone a resort link.
What it really means: Managing flights, room blocks, upgrades, special requests, and last-minute changes for 20+ people.

✨ How we help: We book and manage all your guests’ travel—so you’re not stuck as everyone’s personal travel agent. Our wedding website also helps them book with ease.

Step 7: Plan the Wedding Experience

What most couples think it means: Picking flowers and tasting cake.
What it really means: Coordinating menus, décor, excursions, welcome parties, spa days, and a timeline that keeps it all flowing.

✨ How we help: We handle every detail with the resort wedding team—making your Pinterest board dreams a reality without the planning headaches.

Step 8: Plan Your Honeymoon

What most couples think it means: Just staying a few extra days.
What it really means: Deciding whether to honeymoon at the same resort, hop to another island, or sail away on a romantic cruise—and booking it all seamlessly.

✨ How we help: We blend your wedding and honeymoon into one effortless, unforgettable experience.

Step 9: Show Up & Say “I Do”

What most couples think it means: Stressing over last-minute details.
What it really means: Arriving in paradise relaxed, knowing everything is handled.

✨ How we help: From your arrival to your first kiss as newlyweds, we ensure your wedding runs smoothly while you simply enjoy every moment.

💍 Why Try to Do It Alone?

Planning a destination wedding by yourself means:
❌ Stress over guest travel
❌ Endless questions and confusion
❌ Risking legal issues or missing key details

With WestIndiesBride.com, you get:
✅ A professional planner who knows the Caribbean inside and out
✅ Exclusive perks, upgrades, and insider rates
✅ Save-the-date help + a custom wedding website for your guests
✅ Total peace of mind—from “yes” to “I do”

Your wedding should feel like a celebration, not a second job.
Let us handle the work—you handle the love.

👉 Start Planning Your Destination Wedding Today