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What to bring for your Resort Wedding

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Are you planning your destination wedding at a tropical resort? Well look no further than this list to get all your bridal & wedding outfit inspo for the whole week! You're only a bride once (or twice :)) after all! Make the most of it! I've incl...
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For the Flight

You don't get married often (hopefully) and you deserve to share your joy with everyone who comes into contact with you! Whether you're traveling far from home, or your resort is a shorter flight away these are some fun wedding products to take with ... 

 
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Make sure you carry on your wedding dress! Because you never want to risk losing it in checked baggage. Most airlines will have a cabinet to hang it in during the flight. Just don't forget it on the plane!
WallyBags 60-Inch Deluxe Travel Garment Bag with Bride Embroidery
 
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If you're a straight couple who wants matching garment bags these are a great option too! Make sure grooms bring their suit with them too!
Bride and Groom Gift - Personalized Garment Bags for Couple - Custom Wedding Dress Bag - Grooms Suit Bag - Bridal Gown Storage Bag with Name
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This bag is a good option for those who want to keep their entire wedding outfit together. You can put your jewelry and shoes in the same bag!
MISSLO 70" Wedding Dress Garment Bag, White
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This bag is a little bit more expensive, but let's be honest, guys you need a garment bag a lot more often than girls do. So getting a more heavy duty one that's meant to last a little longer is definitely a good option. This guy can also double as a...
The Garment Duffel
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Let's be real sometimes having products that are strictly for the wedding can be a little bit annoying and can feel a little wasteful. But this sleep mask would be great on the plane AND it's not personalized the wedding so you can use it long after!...
Sleep Mask - Champagne
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A darker color option for those who want something a little less feminine. Silk sleep masks are so nice to have!
Sleep Mask - Black
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Let's be honest we all want to be comfy and cute when we're traveling. And having a cute lounge set can be really hard to find. Wellll I found one! You might be a little warm when you get to your destination (assuming it's tropical) but you'll be so ...
Ariel Soft Lounge Top in Beige | Altar'd State
 
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My husband has a grey pair of these and I loved them so much that I bought my own! They are so perfectly comfy and soft even years later! I highly recommend getting a pair!
Men's Modal Jogger
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These are perfect for the guys who want something a bit thicker and still just as comfy!
Men's French Terry Jogger
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The girls version of those MeUndies joggers that my husband has that I bought for myself after stealing his for too long :) I cannot rave enough about these! They're so great!
Women's Modal Jogger
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I am a huge fan of sweatshirts without hoods. These are a great lounge/travel top for grooms!
Men's French Terry Crew Sweatshirt
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Welcome Party/Rehearsal Dinner

Most resorts offer a welcome party for you and all your guests at the start of your wedding week. If you're not having a welcome party that's not a problem. These items could also work for a rehearsal dinner too! 

 
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How great are these for guys? They're a great chill shoe that works great for resort weddings! These would be perfect for the welcome party or rehearsal dinner. Just be sure to break in your shoes before the day of so you don't get blisters right bef...
Lae‘ahi Lauhala Men's Leather Slip-On Sneakers - Fox | OluKai
 
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Another pair of great chill shoes for your pre wedding events! As always be sure to break them in before wearing them for the pre wedding events so you don't have blisters on your wedding day!
Men's Versatile PU Leather Loafers
 
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These are perfect for the brides looking for a great shoe to wear to their welcome party and/or rehearsal. Simple and cute you only have to pack one pair of shoes for both events if they're you're style!
Marisela Wedge Sandal
 
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these are great for brides who want something dressy, but not too beachy and want to be able to wear their shoes after the wedding day too!
MARI IVORY
 
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How freaking perfect is this headband for the welcome party or rehearsal dinner? You're already spending so much on the hair and makeup for the wedding day you want something easy but still elevated and gorgeous!
Theia Genevieve Pearl Headband
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Most of the time beach weddings are all about chill and laid back vibes and usually if you're getting married at a resort you're getting married on the beach so you have a whole day to be chill and laid back about your outfit. You deserve to dress up...
Mother-of-Pearl Cross Drop Earrings
 
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This dress has the perfect vibes for your welcome party or rehearsal dinner! It's cute, flirty, and fun!
BRIDE VIBES TULLE DRESS WHITE
 
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Literally perfect for the ladies who want a dress that's not so bridal she can't wear it again! It's got perfect hot girl beach vibes!
Briella Pleated Maxi Dress in Champagne | Altar'd State
 
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Pair these with a plain button down shirt instead of a blazer to give you the perfect laid back but also dressed up rehearsal dinner or welcome party outfit!
Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Pant
 
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Linen/tan colors are pretty common for guys  for beach weddings and there's a good reason for it! It's a great color! This short option is a really good way to differentiate your wedding outfit and have a more casual option for the welcome party or rehearsal dinner.
Mens Linen 2 Piece Beige Suit groom wedding suit summer suit wedding suit men breathable suit with shorts beach wedding suit
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I'm obsessed with the details on this clutch. All of the perfectly intertwined colors make it the perfect option for both before the wedding and after it!
Etched in Stone Cream Beaded Clutch
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Pool Time

 
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How perfect are these for lounging by the pool? Plus you can wear them all week at the resort!
Custom Pearl Sunglasses
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This pool float is perfect for the brides who want something a little bit different from the standard diamond ring pool floaty. Float around in this bad boy sipping a drink while making sure to reapply sunscreen so you don't get a sunburn right befor...
Personalized Pool Float Custom Gift Bachelorette Party Favor Swim Tube
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If you have the space for this in your bag then it's totally worth it! It's a great way to hold your drinks and a bottle of something bubbly by the pool!
Floating Beverage Holder for pool or hot tub
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You can get this customized with Bride or our name to wear it even after the wedding day! This shirt is a super cute coverup too! You can even throw on some shorts and head to a casual lunch to get out of the sun in the heat of the day!
Custom Bride Swim Cover Up with buttons, Bridesmaid cover ups, Bride gift, Bridal party gifts, Personalized cover up Bachelorette - buttons
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Fun wedding items aren't just for brides! Grooms can have some fun stuff too! I love that these board shorts can be worn even after the wedding and can be customized more to your tastes.
Personalized Just Married Board Swim Short for the Groom, Custom Honeymoon Swim Shorts, Bridal Shower Gift idea, Couples Shower Gift Idea
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Swim shirts are a MUST before the wedding day. Your photographer will thank you for thinking to wear a swim shirt so you don't get a sunburn right before your wedding! Swim shirts aren't the most stylish thing, but this simple one will be so nice to ...
IUGA Women's UPF 50+ Rash Guard Long Sleeve
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Just how we don't want brides to get sunburnt before their wedding, we don't want grooms to get burnt either! A swim shirt is one of those things you might be surprised at how thankful you are to have! They're great for excursions too!
Roadbox Mens UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection Shirt
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If you have the budget for this bathing suit, it's really gorgeous and perfect for a resort wedding. Plus its not monogrammed so you can wear it long after the honeymoon!
Beach Riot Sydney Belted One-Piece Swimsuit | Nordstrom

Pre-Wedding Spa Day

Some fun stuff to help you spend your pre wedding spa day! It's always perfect to treat yourself right before the wedding day! After all that planning you deserve it! You don't need much for this part of the day so this is a small list!

 
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I love this company and their underwear. But the reason I put them on here is that you can get matching underwear with cute patterns with your partner! How cute would it be to go to your pre wedding spa day in matching underwear? I have some matching...
MeUndies | The World's Most Comfortable Underwear for Men & Women - MeUndies
 
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There's nothing quite like matching robes for a spa day. If you're doing an in room spa day for yourself these are perfect!
Luxor Linens Wyndham Egyptian Cotton Bride & Groom Terry Spa Robe Set
 
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There's nothing quite like being cozy for a spa day and this is the perfect sweatshirt to do it. It's light enough to not be too hot when heading to the spa!
Supersoft White Sweatshirt

The Wedding!

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. Here are some of the things you might love to have on the wedding day at your resort wedding! For the purpose of this list, I'm not including your actual wedding outfits but everything else yo... 

 
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These could not be cuter getting ready pajamas for a resort wedding.  Like seriously and I would love to have a bride have some of these bad boys!
Bridal Short PJ Set
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This is a classic perfume and if you're someone who believes in sentiment, get a special perfume for your wedding day and only wear it on your anniversaries. It will take you back to that perfect day!
CHANEL N°5 Eau De Parfum - .
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Another classic perfume. This one has such a perfect gorgeous bottle that will look stunning in all your detail shots!
CHLOÉ Eau De Parfum
 
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Can you imagine waking up in these soft pjs on your wedding day? I can too. The best part about these? You can not only wear them the whole time you're at the resort, but you can also wear them when you get home too! If you buy them for the wedding, ...
SKIMS - Soft Lounge Sleep Set
 
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A classic men's cologne that looks amazing with groom's details! It's a crisp fresh smell that you'll love!
BLEU DE CHANEL Eau de Toilette
 
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Bridal slippers are basically a necessity on your wedding day. I'm the kind of girl who can't walk around without shoes on even in the house so I bring a pair of slippers with me everywhere and if you're like me then you'll want some of these for you...
Bride Slippers
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The little details of vow books are perfect things to make your wedding more special and intimate. There's something a little bit more special when you pull out a vow book to read to your partner instead of a phone. I love that these have names on th...
2 Vow Books Promises - Hard Cover Wedding Ceremony Vow Booklets, Luxury Speech Notebook, Couple Engagement Gift for Bride Groom Holiday Gift
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If you want one of those stunning photos of your dress or suit hanging somewhere be sure to get a good hanger for it! You don't want the photo to be ruined by a crappy plastic hanger! These are gorgeous for either a wedding dress or bridesmaid dresse...
Natural Wood Hangers, Wedding Hangers, Bridal Party Hangers, Bridesmaids, Bridesmaid Hangers, Laser Engraved Hangers
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Matching bride & groom hangers are a great way to keep consistency throughout your details!
Groom & Bride Hanger Personalized engraved Groom and Bride Hangers Wedding Dress Hanger Engraved Groom Bride Hangers ceintre marie la boda
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My favorite part about these is that you can order them individually which makes them gender neutral too. They're not too girly or too masculine!
Bridal Party Hangers, Bridesmaid Hanger, Personalized Wedding Hanger, Wood Engraved Hanger Bridal Dress Wedding Hanger, Bridal Hanger Modern
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After Party

Here are some fun outfit changes for your wedding after party! I'm focusing on female outfits since it's pretty rare that guys change from wedding to reception

 
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Okay, how freaking cute would this be for those ladies who are into the sexy vibe for their wedding? Even if you're not, pair this was a top over a spaghetti strap dress for your after party and you've immediately added some spice to your after party...
Lady Lux Layering Top
 
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How freaking cute would this be to change into after your wedding? No one wants to wear their sandy wet wedding dress (because I'm assuming you'll want to go in the water a little bit for your couples photos, I mean why not?) so change into this cute...
Shelby Sequin Top in Champagne | Altar'd State
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Can you imagine showing up to your wedding after party in this set? As your photographer I would die of joy.
BHLDN Mira Embellished Wide-Leg Pant Bridal Set
 
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After parties are all about the dancing and nothing ruins dancing like getting your hair caught in your dangly earrings. So change into some simple ones that will make it easy to shake your head!
Perfection and Beauty Gold Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
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No one likes to feel sweaty and gross after dancing. So grab some travel perfume to spritz yourself up during the after party!
Enchanting Travel Eau De Parfum in Mauve | Altar'd State
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