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If you’re new to my site, you might not know that I had a destination wedding in Montenegro. If you want to know more about why, that’s another post. But if you’re considering having a destination wedding for yourself, I’d love to share what I learned from mine. One of those things is how and what to pack for it!
This destination wedding packing list is more for the bride and groom, but I think it can be equally helpful if you’re a guest as well. The only caveat is maybe remove the wedding dress and veil from the list.
Read the full list below or skip to a section.
Luggage
- Tri-fold dress or suit bag
- 20-25L day pack backpack [I recommend Osprey or REI]
- Cross-body bag [I recommend Uniqlo or PacSafe]
- 2x clear toiletries bags
- 2x carry-on sized liquid containers
Health & First Aid
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
- Antibiotics for stomach issues (depending on where you’re traveling)
- Imodium
- Emergen-C
- Antibacterial ointment (e.g., Neosporin)
- Bandaids
- Thermometer
- Cranberry supplements
- Any regular medications*
*If you take any regular over-the-counter medications, make sure to check with customs to make sure you’re allowed to enter with them, or if you need a doctor’s note.
Beauty & Hygiene
- Reef-safe sunscreen [examples]
- Face moisturizer
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Bug spray (depending on where you’re traveling)
- Razor
- Nail clippers
- Tweezers
- Deodorant
- Menstrual products (I recommend a reusable disc)
- Make up
- Make up remover
- Hair pins and accessories
- Jewelry
- Beard trimmer
Electronics & Entertainment
- Portable battery pack
- USB charging cables
- Kindle
- Journal and pen
My Clothing List (5’1” Woman)
- 1x wedding dress
- 1x reception dress
- 1x veil
- 1x garter
- 1x rehearsal dinner dress
- 2x other dresses
- 1x skirt
- 2x t-shirts
- 2x tank tops
- 2x shorts
- 1x romper
- 3x bathing suits
- 2x bandeaus
- 8x pairs underwear
- 4x pairs socks
- 1x pair wedding shoes
- 2x pair sandals/dress shoes
- 1x pair hiking shoes
- 1x pair sneakers
- 1x pair flip flops
- 1x small handbag
Other
- eSim: Airalo [You can use my code for a discount – JESSIC50007]
- VPN: NordVPN [You can use my referral link for 3 months free]
- Travel insurance: SafetyWing [Note – I have not actually had to submit a claim through them yet, but they came highly recommended. You can use my referral link for $20 off if you try them.]
Are you considering having a destination wedding, or planning to attend one? Let me know if my packing list is useful!
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