Destination Wedding Packing List

A destination wedding is always a magical event. Traveling somewhere exotic to see one of your favorite love birds tie the knot, is a wonderful experience. For a hassle-free experience, you need to pack, wisely and show up at the wedding. To help you with this, we created a quick destination wedding packing list.

Related: Destination Wedding List for a Bride

Essential Items for Destination Wedding

Destination weddings usually start with the activities such as taking the guests for the rehearsal dinner to the day after brunch and everything in between.

Guests are being welcomed with nature spikes, mouthwatering beach barbecues, ski lessons, wine tastings, dancing, pedal pubs, etc.

To pack from fancy attires to adventure activities is quite tricky. So, let’s go for this packing challenge by using our best-sorted quick packing list for a grand destination wedding experience!

General Packing List

• Travel Day: A comfy and easy outfit for the travel day
• Casual Days: Pack a Multipurpose capsule wardrobe (everything should mix and match)
  • 1-2 skirts, capris, jeans, or shorts
  • 1-3 shirts
  • 1-2 evening wears (considering the destination or the occasion)
• Party outfit – Main Day Attire
  • Jewelry
  • Fancy shoes
  • Fancy Face Masks
  • Undergarments
  • Makeup
  • Hair accessories

• Basics:
  • Face masksHand Sanitizer1-3 pairs of comfy socksEasy footwear for routine useSunglassesTravel Size ToiletriesHandbag to have keep-it-close essentials 
  • Gift for the love birds
  • Smartphone
  • Camera (Drone recommended)
  • Portable lipstick-size chargers
  • Power Bank
  • Memory cards

For Overseas Destination

One should consider the destination, whether it is planned locally or abroad. Because, if it is planned overseas, you should take some extra essentials with you, for a fuss-free wedding experience – overseas.

• Travel Documents
  • Passport & visas
  • Travel Insurance (recommended)
• Medication
  • Daily meds
  • Allergy meds
  • First aid meds
• Vaccinations
• Medical information
• Copies of your travel documents (both in soft and hard form)
• Adapters/Power converter
• Comfy foldable travel pillow

For Tropical Destination

If the couple plan to hit the tropical. Such as, walking down the aisle while embracing sand, sun, and sea. Then, you should consider the following essentials to make your balmy beach experience, a magical one.

• Flip flops
• Swimsuit
• Outdoor lightweight clothing
• Sunscreen is must
• Bug spray + Mosquito repellent
• Sunglasses
• Foldable Sun hat
• Baby powder + Body Mist
• Light Scarf or Sarong (layering)
• Malaria or diarrhea Meds

For Cold Destination

If the wedding love birds chose snow instead of flowers then you better figure out the following to keep you sneeze-free on the occasion.

• Meds (cold + cough + flu)
• Gloves
• Warm hat
• Scarf or pashmina
• Boots
• Comfy warm extra pair of socks
• Hand & feet warmers
• Bodywarmers (inners)
• Sunscreen is must
• Mini Vaseline (can be used as moisturizer + cracked heels + chapped lips + Makeup remover + blisters + cuts)

Basic Packing Tips & Tricks for Destination Wedding

• Firstly, the destination says it all:
  • Heels are not so necessary if you are to hit Hawaii or the Bahamas for a summery beach wedding
  • Always keep something warm with you when you celebrate winter by embracing wedding in Paris 
  • Do add a bit of glitz, shimmer, and sparkle for a weekend affair wedding in Vegas
  • Keep extra sunscreen for a wedding under the shimmering sun of Dubai
• Regardless of the destination, one needs to pack clothing, gifts, and a special fancy outfit for the big day.
  • Make your list wisely and do a dual-check
  • Pack only the essentials
  • Don’t skip your dancing shoes
• Packing cubes are a must, to organize and classify your gear.
• Make sure to pack in carry-on luggage because there’s nothing worse than losing your luggage a day before the main event. Carry-on bags are perfect for fuss-free Air travel. In short, to keep yourself free from high check-in luggage fees.

• Pack light and travel light
• Take multipurpose clothing
• Remember the accessories
• Do a little research about the destination
• Check TSA restrictions

Always enjoy the moments of the happy occasion. Further, ask about the destination, pack wisely, and whether you are to hit the sand or snow – embrace the moments to see your favorite couple walk down the aisle!