What to Pack For Your Destination Wedding Day
Once the wedding location of your dreams has been selected at a destination you and your partner love, it’s time to get down to the logistics. Whether your wedding day location is a tropical Hawaiian wedding, or a warm and toasty lodge in the mountains, logistics matter.
Amidst the butterflies and excitement, it’s easy to get swept up in the rush of it all. While you’re thinking about the ceremony, reception, and all your guests who will be flying in for your special day, you may forget to pack some essentials for yourself. But don’t worry as this list has got you covered.
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Here’s what to pack for your destination wedding:
Complete skincare kit
Having a destination wedding means that you'll be far from the comforts of your home climate. Depending on whether you're going somewhere hotter or colder, you're going to have to adjust your routine accordingly. Peter Thomas Roth's Jet Set Facial Kit is a good place for starters as it contains products useful for the sea or snow, from a cucumber gel mask for sun-kissed skin to a hydrating moisturizer for wind burns. Travel and change of weather can also cause irritation for your skin. To ensure you still achieve that flawless and radiant skin, pack a facial mask you can apply leading up to the big day. Karuna Brightening + Face Sheet Mask comes at an affordable price, gently exfoliates skin, minimizes signs of aging, and brightens your complexion. Think of it as a last-minute DIY spa treatment to successfully get that bridal glow.
Silk pajamas
Swap out your ratty pajama pants and threadbare t-shirt for something more elegant. You want to look and feel your best even after the reception when you finally have some alone time with your partner. Indulge yourself with some silk pajamas––that can also double as lingerie! OSCAR ROSSA’s Silk Slip Nightgown hugs all your curves and is made with luxurious 19 momme mulberry silk. It comes in six colors, so you can pick what highlights your best features. You can also pack it for your honeymoon.
Loungewear
Since you won’t be clad in your wedding gown forever, bringing comfortable clothes you can lounge in freely is a must. Whether you’re headed to the breakfast buffet or need a coverup by the pool, the flannel shirts on Woman Within make the perfect addition to your ensemble. Crafted in thick cotton and at a cozy tunic length, they are a safe and trusted choice of loungewear when paired with any comfortable bottoms of your choice.
A gift for your partner
It has become extremely popular for a couple to exchange a token or gift before they say ‘I do.’ You don’t want to be scrambling for a last-minute purchase while you’re already at your wedding destination, so take some time beforehand to find something thoughtful and meaningful. Brooks Brothers has engravable cufflinks which you can personalize with your groom’s initials or even combine both of yours on them. You can even put your wedding date so he can look back at them fondly for years to come.
A comfortable change of shoes
You can’t possibly dance the night away in heels that make your feet ache. So consider having another pair of wedding shoes, like the ASOS Design Latch Pointed Ballet Flats that you can change into. Alternatively, maybe look at the Soludos Cadiz Wave Sandals for a tropical beach wedding. This way you can properly enjoy the reception with all your favorite people. A touch of glitter and metallic shimmer are fun and playful––which is how you’ll be feeling once you finally change into them.
A Good Book
Now that all the wedding stress is over, you can finally unwind and treat yourself to a good book. Nicole Krauss's 'The History of Love' comes highly recommended for its beautiful prose and hauntingly memorable passages. Pick up another copy for your soon-to-be husband so you two can discuss your thoughts and learn more about how the other thinks. It could be a fun little honeymoon activity for you to both appreciate and cherish.
Don’t let forgetting to pack one item ruin your most important day. Destination weddings don’t need to be stressful as long as you have got all your bases covered. This way you’ll get to focus on everything else that matters and soak in every second of the experience.
Happy (Destination) Planning!