Destination weddings are the perfect mix of celebration and holiday! But packing smart is essential to avoiding stress and enjoying the whole experience. Whether you’re part of the bridal party or you’re attending as a guest, we’ve got your go-to guide filled with savvy packing hacks to keep you organised, stylish and celebration-ready! 

The wedding attire 
For wedding party members, the wedding day outfit is probably the most important thing in your luggage – besides your passport, of course!  

• Pack dresses in garment bags to keep them in pristine condition
• For suits, turn them inside out and fold minimally. Try to use a dry-cleaning suit carrier to minimise wrinkles too
• Plan ahead and check if your hotel provides steaming services in advance – this is great for those last-minute touch-ups!
• Most abroad weddings feature a multi-day celebration, so use packing cubes to keep your outfits separate and easy to use on the day

Don’t forget, with Jet2Weddings, the wedding couple gets an extra 22kg bag as well as one piece of Guaranteed Hand Luggage, so you can keep your special items with you.  

Important documents 

It sounds obvious, but amid all the other excitement, it can sometimes be easy to forget the most basic things! We’re talking the likes of: 

• Passports
• Birth certificates (if needed for marriage)
• Travel insurance
• Boarding passes 

Handy hint: Download the Jet2 app and save important travel documents, boarding passes and travel checklists to your phone, then everything’s right at your fingertips!  

Prepare for the weather 
As the weather abroad tends to be a lot more reliable than in the UK, it’s key to remember to pack things that will help you to beat the heat. For example: 

• Sun lotion/after sun lotion
• Insect repellent (especially for outdoor ceremonies)
• Sunglasses
• Cap/hat
• Handheld fan (these are a godsend during a warm ceremony or wedding breakfast)
• A light layer, in case it gets a little chilly in the evenings 

Mini emergency kit 

Obviously, we hope everything goes to plan on the big day, but sometimes, it’s better to prepare for everything just in case, then you’ll be covered. Whether you're the bride, groom or a guest, having a mini emergency kit can save the day. This could include things like: 

• Sewing kit 
• Fashion tape 
• Safety pins
• Stain remover pen 
• Blister plasters 
• Painkillers 
• Tissues 
• Face wipes 
• Lint roller 
• Lip balm 
• SPF lotion 

For magical memories 

Capturing all those special moments takes a bit more planning when you’re abroad, but some key things to remember are: 

• Camera
• Chargers 
• Adaptors 
• Battery packs 
• Disposable cameras 

Handy hint: If you use cloud storage on your phone, set it to auto-upload photos at the end of each day while connected to Wi-Fi. That way, all your precious snaps will be safely stored away. 

Why not check out our handy wedding planning timeline?