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It is found that one out of every four weddings is a destination wedding. From the faraway lands of Greece and Italy with whimsical mountainscapes to the beachy paradises of the Caribbean and Hawaii, couples tie their knot in every corner of the world in beautiful destination wedding settings. The modern to-be-married couples are scooping out some of the most beautiful wedding destinations across the US to begin their forever together amidst dreamlike settings and charming landscapes. This means that since you’ve opted to host a destination wedding, the entire process will carry your wedding dress from point A to point B, whether you’re heading to your wedding destination in a plane, a car, or even a train.
Whether you yourself are driving to the destination or using public transport, whether you’re traveling two miles or two thousand miles, traveling with your wedding dress can be a stressful process. You might have picked up the trendiest patterned wedding dress that will look like a whimsical dream or a boho-chic bridal gown that’ll make you look like a hippy muse, flying with a wedding dress to the beautiful wedding venue you’ve chosen for your wedding might not be as easy-breezy as you might’ve originally thought. Although, millions of brides have searched and found their answers to “how to travel with a wedding dress,” we’d like to remind you of some of the do’s and don’ts while traveling with wedding dress, so your most awaited day goes as smooth as possible, and you shine like a pretty diamond in a trendy wedding dress without a single crease or wrinkle.
Pack your wedding dress with sincere care
Follow necessary guidelines on how to pack a wedding dress and fold it carefully in a way that it can squarely fit into the garment bag you have picked for your wedding dress. Most bridal gowns have sweeping trains and extra fabric which need to be delicately handled and wrapped into a wedding dress bag for travel. It is best to pack your wedding dress for shipping as if you are packing it for preserving. This trick also comes in handy if you’re planning to sell your wedding dress post-reception. Avoid any kind of creases or wrinkles by getting a wedding dress travel box that is large enough to fit the wedding dress folded just once at the waist. If you have opted for a wedding gown garment bag, then stuff the skirt, sleeves, and bodice with acid-free tissue paper and carefully place the dress in the bag lined with tissues. The best way to avoid creases and wrinkles is to fold the dress in a Z-shape over the tissue-lined garment bag. Pack up your wedding dress by sticking the hanger through the top of the garment bag and pin it as high as possible so that the dress flows seamlessly. Take the left and right sides of the dress and fold them into each other toward the center, followed by rolling up the bottom of the train until it fits into the bag or box comfortably.
Speak to your airlines
While transporting your wedding dress via air, it is best to speak to the airline professionals to find out how they handle such large and delicate items like wedding dresses and bridal accessories. Every airline is different, and the rules vary largely. Although they cannot guarantee the safe transit of the wedding dress, they can at least guide you with information about what to expect upon boarding. Being a bride who’s having a destination wedding and traveling with a piece of garment which has some of the most delicate bridal fabrics in the world, you can always let the airline professionals take care of it. Most airlines count the dress as a carry-on item and hence you should not get caught up at the gate with other items like your bag or accessories. Making sure that your dress lies flat on top of every item after everyone else has boarded the plane is a great start. Another simple but a little costly option is to buy a whole ticket for your wedding dress so that you inevitably score the window or aisle seat and your dress will make it to the destination in mint condition without getting cramped. Buying a one-way ticket for your dress will also mean that you get extra luggage space for a whole new ticket, and it might come in handy if you need to bring extra stuff on the plane!
Never check-in your wedding dress
One of the most important tips to travel with the wedding dress is to NOT check in your dress! The last straw that can screw up your dream wedding is your wedding dress getting lost. One should never check the most irreplaceable items on an airplane as they might fail to make it to the final destination. We often hear horror stories like luggage getting misplaced, wedding dresses getting damaged, or stolen, which you wouldn’t want to let happen to your most beautiful and emotional piece of dress. It is best to handle the transportation of your wedding dress with your own hands on the gown from one place to another. Also, your wedding dress might become harder to steam and clean if you have folded up and stored it away in your suitcase.
Store the wedding dress in an overhead bin
From your delicate and beautiful winter bridal cover-ups to the stack of wedding jewelry, everything needs to be cared for while traveling for a destination wedding. You can speak to the flight attendants to guide you to the airplane’s closet (some airlines have closets for first-class passengers and pilots) so that your wedding dress can be tucked away from other passengers’ hands and be placed inside a safe place where it can hang seamlessly. Asking for a closet is the best way to safely carry your wedding dress, and you might be allowed to board early, or your fellow passengers will be alerted about the delicate gown. But if the idea of keeping your beloved wedding dress faraway troubles you or there is one more bride in the plane carrying her wedding dress, then keep your dress in an overhead bin on top of all your other luggage. Fold up the garment bag carefully by rolling it beginning with the hanger and place it flat on top of other luggage depending on how much space is available. You can also check if anyone opens the bin from time to time and have a calm journey.
Invest in a good quality garment bag or box
Another needed accessory if you would like to sell your wedding gown once your big day is over - investing in a travel-worthy garment bag or wedding dress travel bag for storing the gown will take you a long way in keeping your dress safe during transit. A protective bag or box for your wedding dress apart from the one you got from your bridal designer or wedding salon, as it may not be fit to fly or take the road. Since most of the ordinary wedding garment bags are paper-thin and far from being spillproof, investing in a good quality destination wedding garment bag or box that’ll keep it safe from spilling liquids, harsh climatic conditions, bugs, and termites, and are easy to carry with extra room for all the trendiest bridal accessories or extras is a great investment. You should never fold your wedding dress into your suitcase or check-in luggage as it can completely damage certain embellished items and cause deep wrinkles. Invest in wedding garment bags that are durable, lightweight, and water repellent and line it with acid-free, colorless tissue paper or plastic before folding in your dress. Spending this extra money on a wedding dress garment bag for the plane journey is worth it because you’ll be able to reuse it for other special clothing you carry in the future or even pass it down to the next bride if you ever decide to sell your gown. Note: A 72-inch bag is big enough for the puffiest dress and train.
Add a plastic dry cleaner bag
To protect your wedding dress from spilling liquids and bad climatic conditions, an inexpensive plastic dry cleaner bag should be placed over the wedding dress garment box or bag. You can also roll up the dress in a large plastic dry-cleaning bag for protection against liquids during travel. Pro tip: do not drink tea or coffee or even let anyone near the dress with such beverages. Even one drop can seep through the seams of the garment box or bag and spoil your wedding dress. We are sure you wouldn’t want that!
Tips for flying with your wedding gown
It’s okay to ask for a little love at the airport as a bride-to-be. From asking your TSA agent to be a little gentle while shoving the dress through the X-ray to asking your flight attendants if you can quickly check on your wedding gown in the airplane closet, don’t hesitate to ask for help while flying with your dress. Also, check for an empty seat or ask your flight attendant if they can quickly check that for you. You might catch a break if your flight isn’t full. This way you can have an extra seat for your wedding dress without buying a whole extra ticket. One of the most important deals is to double-check the weight and size rules for your airline to verify that you'll even be allowed to bring your wedding dress as a carry-on.
Pack a portable steamer
Once you’ve successfully landed or reached your destination wedding spot with an intact wedding dress, the first thing you’ll need is a steamer. If you are not willing to pack a portable steamer, ask one of your bridesmaids to carry it for you. Although it is likely that your booked resort or hotel will have its own steamer, it’s better not to take the odd chance as it could be broken or busy being used by another guest or party. If you’re getting married in one of the exotic overseas destinations, then carry an adapter of that country. When you fly with a wedding dress, there is a high chance that there will be a certain amount of wrinkles and creases on the dress, and having a portable steamer handy will help in the event the worst occurs. Portable steamers are quite inexpensive and easy to pack. To prevent water spots from the steam on your wedding dress, put a towel or cotton sock over the steamer’s head before you start steaming your wedding dress.
Needless to say, your wedding gown is the most important attire for your wedding. Your bridal gown will be photographed in close-up detail shots and even the tiniest flaw caused as a result of problematic transit will show. There are several wedding dress packing ideas and options to wrap and transport that beautiful and delicate piece of garment. Whether you’ve opted to host a beautiful outdoor wedding in the mighty mountains or you’ve decided to go for a dreamy beach wedding in the white sands of Hawaii, transporting your wedding dress to the location miles away from home requires utmost care and attention. Woes like full flights, grumpy fellow passengers, and cramped overhead spaces can get to you and the beautiful wedding gown you’ve picked for the big day. Plus, there are so many latest designer wedding dresses that cost more than the cost of the entire wedding, and in that case, you wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to this costly garment. Once you’ve successfully made it to the destination of your wedding after following the above guidelines, you can take out the wedding dress carefully from the wedding dress bag and hang it on a satin hanger in a spot as high as you can, so the wrinkles fall out and have your on-site team give it one last steam. Now that everything is in place, eat, drink, and have fun wearing the chic wedding gown like a true superstar!
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