Are you preparing for a destination wedding and have you been searching for a destination wedding packing list? We have the only checklist you’ll need to make sure you don’t forget a thing for your Mexico destination wedding.
Whether you’re the one getting married, are in the wedding party, or are simply attending as a guest, our destination wedding packing list is a must to ensure you pack and take everything you need when traveling to Mexico, or any part of the world.
You’ve probably already figured that packing for a destination wedding is beyond packing for any other vacation, and it’s easy to get stressed out and forget some really critical items, especially when you have so many other things to worry about.
This is why we've included all the key items and everything else you will need when traveling abroad.
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST: THE ABSOLUTE MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS
Flying away for a destination wedding, here are the most important items you want to make sure you have with you when you reach the airport.
Passports
Flight tickets/boarding passes
Visas (where necessary)
Vaccination records & health insurance cards (if applicable)
Cash (including exchanged currency) & credit cards
Copies of your birth certificates
Travel insurance & wedding insurance paperwork
Any marriage/legal documents
Hotel booking confirmation
Wedding Dress/Gown
Veil
Wedding tux/suit
Wedding Day Shoes
Wedding Rings
Jewelry
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST FOR THE BRIDE(S)
Key items for destination wedding bride’s to pack include;
Wedding dress
Veil
Wedding day shoes
Wedding day jewellery
Wedding day bag
Underwear including any support wear
Garter
Wedding day hair accessories (headband/headpiece, special pins or combs)
Getting ready robe or attire
Makeup
Perfume
Wedding night underwear
Vows
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST FOR THE GROOM(S)
Key items for destination wedding groom’s to pack include;
Wedding day attire and suit
Tie or bow tie
Cufflinks
Wedding day shoes and socks
Razor and shaving cream
Hair styling products
Cologne
Speech notes
Groom's Emergency Kit
Lint Roller
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST: BASICS
List of key things to have packed for a wedding abroad and what you want to ensure you have ready.
Biodegradable Sunscreen
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Deodorant
Comb/brush
Shaving cream
Razors
Nail filer/Emory board
Nail polish and remover
Sweater, light jacket, or wrap
Handbag
Swimsuit(s)
Beach towel
Reading glasses or Contact lenses
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Beach bag
Sandals
Flip Flops
Sleepwear
Underwear
Toiletries
Prescription medicine(s)
Safety pins
Travel sewing kit
Neck Wallet
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST: HAIR/MAKEUP
Inspiration print outs/photos if hiring a makeup artist and hair stylist
Makeup (blush, mascara, foundation, eyeliner, lipstick/gloss, eyeshadow, etc.)
Makeup brushes
Moisturizer, eye cream, etc..
Makeup remover
Facial cleanser
Hair gel
Hairspray
Hair straighteners
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST: ELECTRONICS
Phone
Phone charger
Camera and memory card
Camera charger
iPad or Kindle
Drone
Telcel SIM Card
DESTINATION WEDDING PACKING LIST: IMPORTANT PAPERWORK
You will need to take a selection of important information, paperwork, printed confirmation with you which will depend on where and how you are getting married. If you are legally marrying abroad ensure you or your planner has completed all of the necessary documentation before flying out and you have everything to hand including CNI’s when asked.
List of vendor contact details
Copy of venue and vendor contracts
Payment information for vendors
Wedding insurance
Copy of your birth certificate
Table plan print out for venue
Decor sketch to hand to venue/vendors
OTHER THINGS TO PACK
Groomsmen gifts
Bridesmaid’s gifts
Parent’s gifts
Wedding favors
Wedding stationery including orders of service, place names, seating plan, thank you cards
Guest book
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
WHAT NOT TO TAKE
Think seriously about what you are likely to wear and what you probably won’t, dress for the destination you are going to, don’t pack bulky towels and don’t take large unnecessary items such as hairdryers (which will most likely be available in your hotel).
If you are hiring a makeup artist, it’s likely you won’t need to pack your entire makeup bag just a few touch up items.
Make sure your liquids are securely packed, add tape to the top of bottles and keep in a sealed plastic bag, you don’t want them leaking all over your wedding clothes.
What to Consider Before Traveling for a Destination Wedding
With all the wedding stress, you don’t want any unexpected problems during travel or after you arrive. Check out the tips below to help you enjoy a relaxing destination wedding trip.
Check with your cell phone provider before you leave to make sure you will still be able to use your phone in another country without any surprise charges.
Leave copies of all your important documents at home with someone who is not traveling with you or just take photos of them and upload them to the cloud (Google Drive or iCloud, for example).
Plan your destination wedding with a local wedding planner who is familiar with the area and its available vendors.
Ask for help before you start to feel overwhelmed. Remember, your friends and family are there to support you.
Make Wedding Planning Simple with Charlie and Taylor Photography
Contact Charlie and Taylor Photography for more information about having your destination wedding in Mexico. Let us help you document the wedding of your dreams.