If you’re ready to fly off to your destination wedding or you’re looking to get prepared for when you do, we have the complete destination wedding packing list for you and your partner! Packing for your destination wedding is not like packing for your average vacation, as there is a wedding day involved of course! The more you plan, the more you’re prepared meaning you’ll have as stress-free trip as possible. When it comes to preparing you need to be meticulous as this will definitely make this easier when you embark on your destination wedding trip. Here is our complete destination wedding packing list…
The Essentials
- Passports
- Visa (where applicable)
- Vaccination Information
- Plane tickets and Boarding Passes
- Credit Cards and Cash
- Marriage Certificate (if you have already done the legal bit)
- Wedding Rings
- Wedding Day Attire Dress/Suits/Veil/Accessories/Jewellery/Shoes/Underwear/Garter
- Wedding Details and Planner
- Your Vows/Speeches
- Your something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
- Phone and phone charger
- Camera (to capture the excitement on the way)
- Venue/Hotel/Transfer booking information and directions
Top Tip – Your most essential items and the things you NEED for your actual wedding day should be with you at all times ie; packed in your hand luggage, and remind your guests to do the same! When it comes to your wedding day outfits ask your bridal boutique to fold them for you and put them in your case. Please make sure you check with your venue that they have a steamer so you can sort out any creases when you arrive at your destination.
Bride Packing List
- Pre-wedding day outfit
- Bridal prep outfit
- Makeup
- Perfume
- Wedding night underwear
- Inspiration print outs/photos if hiring a makeup artist and hair stylist
- Makeup
- Makeup brushes
- Facial Skincare Products (cleanser, toner, moistriser)
- Makeup remover
- Hair Products
- Hair Straightneres/Curlers
- Post wedding outfit
Top Tip – If you haven’t had a hair and make-up trial then take some inspirational printouts/Pinterest board with you. You may have already sent these to your hair/makeup artist but it’s always best if you have a copy with you for reference!
Groom Packing List
- Pre-wedding day outfit
- Razor and shaving cream
- Hair styling products
- Aftershave/Cologne
- Copy of speech notes
- Post wedding outfit
Top Tip – Take an extra copy of your speech notes with you. Have one in your hand luggage and one in your checked baggage… just incase
Important Paperwork
- Venue and supplier contracts
- Supplier contact details
- Wedding insurance
- Copy of table plan mock up for your venue (for any last minute changes)
- Final decoration and Itinery plan
Top Tip – Keep all this in a labelled handy wallet so it’s all together and easy to find. If you don’t have electronic versions of these then make sure they are packed in your hand luggage too!
Toiletries and electronics
- Camera and memory card
- Camera charger
- iPad/kindle
- Sunscreen
- Aftersun
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Brushes/Combs
- Shaving cream
- Razors
- Nail file
- Nail polish
- Nail polish remover
- Reading glasses/Contact lenses
- Sunglasses
- Lightweight coverup
- Sandals
- Flip Flops
- Sleepwear
- Underwear
- Safety pins/pins
- Travel sewing kit
- Prescription medicine(s)
- Mini scissors
Top Tip – Take minutures of your toiletries/or decant them into small labelled bottles. You have a lot of extra things to pack for a destination wedding and this can be a great space saver.
Other wedding Items
- Wedding favors
- Wedding Stationery
- Groomsmen gifts
- Bridesmaid’s gifts
- Parent’s gifts
- Guest book
- Additional decor items
Top Tip – Courier anything you can to your venue if possible or ask your venue if they can source things for you. This will be one less thing to worry about and it will be there waiting for you when you arrive.
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- Vacation Clothes and Shoes For Day and Evening
- Itinerary/Tickets For Your Extended Stay or Trip
- Swimwear
- Lingerie and Underwear
- Evening Dresses and Shoes
- Evening Bags
- Reading Books
- Maps and Guides of the Area
- Lightweight Coverup
- Sun hat
- Beach bag
- Beach towel
If you need anymore destination wedding advice please visit our blog or get in touch if you would like to know more about our venue in The South of France. Happy destination wedding packing!
