Packing for Your Destination Wedding

Are you planning a destination wedding?stressed-out groom was racing for the lobby door to
Congratulations! Before you head off to your dreammeet a clothier who had located a pair of tuxedo
wedding and honeymoon, don't forget the packing forpants after the groom's were lost in his luggage. Don't
the wedding itself. Much will depend on where you'relet this happen to you!
having your wedding and your own personal style.Also, carry all original documents--including birth
If you're getting married in a formal wedding dress, becertificates and divorce papers, if applicable--in your
sure to carry it with you - don't trust your dress tohand luggage. Don't pack these in checked luggage!
checked luggage. Most airplanes have coat closetsMany resorts have on-site beauty salons, so you can
and will allow travelers to hang garment bags. Checkmake sure your hair is perfect for your wedding day.
with your airline.(If you plan to do your own hair, be sure to check first
Grooms should also carry the clothing needed for theon the electrical current and plugs at your destination.
ceremony. If you're getting married in the Caribbean,You may need to bring converters for hot rollers and
you won't find many tuxedo rental shops in the islands.other appliances.) Many resorts also have on-site spas
It is easiest to bring clothes with you. We recently sawwhich can pamper the two of you with a massage to
a panicked groom in the Bahamas wearing a tuxedowork out the kinks from your flight.
shirt, coat, cummerbund -- and a pair of jeans. The