Getting wedding guest-ready requires plenty of planning at the best of times – and that challenge doubles when you are prepping in a hotel room. A wedding is not the venue to rock a casual, crumpled, ‘living-out-of-a-suitcase’ look – being thoroughly prepared ensures you will look and feel your absolute best when the cameras start rolling.
A few small preparatory items in your hand luggage will make all the difference to how you look and feel on the ground. Here is our definitive guide on what to pack when you are travelling abroad for a destination wedding.
What to pack… to ensure your outfit arrives in pristine condition
Specialist formalwear and ensembles crafted from delicate fabrics should never be tossed directly into your luggage – it is a recipe for deep creases and potential damage. Instead, use a structured garment folder to keep your outfits wrinkle-free and shielded from anything that could cause snags during transit. The Briggs & Riley Garment Folder features built-in compression capabilities, is made from recycled bottles, and has a folding board inside with advice on how to best tackle a variety of garments. Plus, inside there’s room for both your and your partner’s wedding attire comfortably, and compression wings will stop items from shifting about in your case.
You might also want to invest in dedicated jewellery cases and a hard-sided shoe box to keep your accessories safe, even if your suitcase is roughly handled in the hold. I love my Monica Vinader jewellery roll, which has enough space for your whole holiday’s worth of jewellery pieces in one simple chic leather bundle.
