Flying with a Wedding Dress + How to Travel

You're going to want to make sure your dress gets from point A to B, but that can be tricky with full flights, cramped spaces and grumpy passengers. You're going to want to map out a plan, but first:

𝟏) 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:

Call them and see about their process. Every airline is different, so even though they cannot guarantee anything, at least you walk on the plane a little more confident knowing what to expect. Call ahead to see if the plane has a front closet.

𝟐) 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐔𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞:

Let it be said that wrapping up your delicate dress might be the best thing for it, specially with so much fabric and most likely a long train. Poke the hanger through the top, and roll your train up towards the top. Make sure you place a finger on the other side of the zipper as you zip it up. Be careful not to snap the fabric.

BRIDE TIP: Ask if your wedding dress shop will help you pack your dress in your carry on. They will know how to properly fold your dress while preventing wrinkles!

𝟑) 𝐅𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

The early bird gets the worm! Splurge on the priority seating to ensure you get a seat up front.

𝟒) 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲-𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

NO ONE wants to watch your dress leave you on it’s way to checked luggage!! Make sure you are allowed to bring it and check the size and allowed weight.

𝟓) 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:

(GASP!) I know, but if the budget is there, do it for security! BONUS: Comes with another carry on ;) OR take the chance and see if there are any empty seats.

𝟔) 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫:

Don't forget the adapter if you're flying overseas too. Pack a portable steamer and make sure to put either a towel or a sock over the head of the steamer in order to prevent water spots.

Catchfly Photography is a traditional wedding and adventurous elopement photographer based in Highland, MI. Julie Believes in the little details and in between moments. Nature completely inspires Julie and she incorporates nature into almost every photo she takes. Julie travels to photograph traditional weddings and intimate elopements in Michigan’s Upper + Lower Peninsula and Colorado.