Ultimate Destination Wedding Packing List
Ultimate Destination Wedding Packing List
You’ve got your wedding all booked in, and now your wedding day is creeping closer, as you get closer to your wedding day, it is time to get organised and plan what you actually want to take to your wedding day abroad.
Our destination wedding packing list is a must to ensure you pack and take everything you need when saying “I do” abroad.
Ultimate Destination Wedding Packing List
We’ve pulled together a list of all the key things you’ll need to bring along with you for your wedding day. If you are combining your honeymoon with your destination wedding, you’ll need to bring some more clothing along!
Destination Wedding Essentials
Here’s a list of the key things you’ll need for your destination wedding:
Passports
Boarding passes
Visas (if applicable)
Copies of your birth certificates
Travel insurance and wedding insurance documentation
Any marriage/legal documents required, including Certificate of No Impediment (CNI)
Hotel booking confirmation
Wedding dress/attire
Veil
Wedding suit
Wedding day shoes
Wedding rings
Jewellery
Travel money
Tip: Make sure you pack all of the items and any other valuables and put them in your carry-on luggage to ensure that they arrive with you. You can also take your wedding attire on as hand luggage (check with your airline for more information).
Destination Wedding Essential List for the Bride
Key things to pack for a destination wedding include:
Wedding dress
Veil
Wedding day shoes
Wedding day jewellery
Wedding day bag
Underwear including any support wear
Garter
Wedding day hair accessories
Getting ready robe or attire
Makeup
Perfume
Wedding night underwear
Speech notes (if applicable)
Destination Wedding Essential List for the Groom
Key things to pack for a destination wedding include:
Wedding day attire and suit
Tie or bow tie
Cufflinks
Wedding day shoes and socks
Razor and shaving cream
Hair styling products
Cologne
Speech notes (if applicable)
Destination Wedding Essential List - The Basics
List of key things to bring along with you for your destination wedding:
Suncream
Aftersun
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Deodorant
Comb/brush
Shaving cream
Razors
Nail file
Nail polish and remover
Jumper, sweatshirt, light jacket
Handbag
Swimwear
Beach towel
Glasses/contact lenses (if applicable)
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Beach bag
Sandals
Flip flops
Sleepwear
Underwear
Toiletries
Prescription medication (if applicable)
Safety pins
Emergency sewing kit
Destination Wedding Packing List: Hair and Makeup
Inspirational pictures for your hair and makeup stylist
Makeup
Makeup brushes
Makeup remover
Moisturiser, eye cream, etc
Facial cleanser
Hairspray
Hair straighteners
Hair curlers
Hairdryer
Destination Wedding Packing List: Electronics
Phone
Phone charger
Camera
iPad/Tablet
Destination Wedding Packing List: Important Paperwork
You will need to bring along with you important information, paperwork, printed confirmation with you which will depend on where you’re getting married. Here’s the essential things you need:
List of supplier contact details
Copy of venue and supplier contact details
Wedding venue booking details
Wedding insurance
Copy of your birth certificate
Table plan print out for venue
Tip: Have this all printed out in a folder so you can stay organised ahead of your wedding day.
Other Items to Pack
Wedding favors
Wedding stationery, including order of service, place names, seating plan, thank you cards etc.
Guest book
Additional personalised decor
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…
Groomsmen gifts
Bridesmaid’s gifts
Other gifts
Print off your PDF checklist
We have a handy PDF checlist that you can download and print to make it easy to ensure you have everything packed for your destination wedding.