DESTINATION WEDDING DETAILS: THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST

So you decided to travel to another country, get married there, get all of your guests there?
Good, you made the best decision ever. But do you also know that packing for a wedding destination is not exactly like packing for your vacation?

We have got you covered. We have planned and organized so many destination weddings – more than we can count and we always make sure to tell the couple what to bring with them for this major event.

And we thought to share this with you in case you don’t work with a wedding planner.

Destination Wedding Packing List: Most Important Items

Passports
Wedding Rings
Wedding Dress/Gown
Veil
Wedding tux/suit
Wedding Day Shoes
Visas (where necessary)
Copies of your birth certificates
Plane tickets/itinerary/boarding passes
Credit card/travelers checks/cash

*All of the above should be packed in your carry on luggage

Destination Wedding Packing List: Pre-Wedding Week

Strapless Swimwear (to avoid tan lines on your wedding day)
Welcome bag items (if you decide on this of course)

Destination Wedding Packing List: Wedding Day Essentials

Wedding night lingerie/undergarments
Guest Favors
Wedding day Jewelry (earrings, bracelet, necklace)
Something old, new, borrowed, blue
If you’re bringing your own silk/Real Touch bouquet, don’t forget to pack it
Smartphone loaded with music for your reception
Your Vows
Change of shoes/slippers for dancing at the reception
Garter
Tiara or hair clip
Cake topper
Programs
Menu
Seating/place cards/Table Numbers (if you’re bringing your own)
Aisle runner
Guestbook
Traditional Ceremony celebration items (i.e. Unity candle or sand ceremony supplies)
Ring bearer accessories (i.e. Pillow)
Decorations
One of your invitations for the photography

Destination Wedding Packing List: Important Paperwork

Copies of all vendor/Resort/Venue contracts
List of all vendor contact info
Proof of down payments you’ve made to vendors
Receipts for favors/welcome bags (to show when crossing Borders & Customs)
Photocopies of any vaccination document/prescriptions/health insurance cards
Trip insurance
Your wedding planning binder with all the details you’ve already arranged, printouts of all email communications with vendors, contracts, etc
Phone number of the closest US embassy
Marriage certificate if you had your legal ceremony at home and will be having a religious ceremony abroad (they will sometimes require proof that you are legally married)

This is our main checking list for every couple who decides on a destination wedding, so hopefully you find it helpful!
There are of course many other items and other categories that we did not cover mainly because those are relative to any couple, it depends on your destination etc.

But do let us know if we missed some items:) or what would you add to this list.
Have the best wedding, dear friends!

Each of these places is exceptional and has its particular charm. Whichever you chose you can be sure that this journey will be unforgettable.

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