
Turama House, PO Box 240, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Member of Turama Pacifi c Travel Group
www.weddingscookislands.com
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
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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