I was a destination wedding bride myself and got married in Mexico! It was the most incredible week of my life with 80 of our closest friends and family. Since we didn’t see our venue beforehand (and had to fly to our wedding), here are my favorite i...
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All things decor
Your guests will appreciate these welcome bags
Packing 101
All things decor
Wedding decor through venues can be EXPENSIVE. We brought these items down with us to cut some costs where we could
I didn't bring down TOO much of my own decor but these cheese cloths are one of the most affordable ways to spruce up your tables
DOLOPL Sage Green Cheese Cloth Table Runner
I wasn't picky about our table numbers and these worked perfectly!
UNIQOOO Frosted Arch Wedding Table Numbers 1-15
This was one of the only other items of decor I brought down with me for our cocktail hour! Paired with the tea lights
NITIME 12pcs Blue Glass Votive Candle Holders
We brought TONS of floaties down for our guests to hang out at the pool and this was a lifesaver
Inflatables Air Pump for Mattress with 3 Nozzles
We brought these for our cocktail hour to put in the votives
PUNPUBA LED Tea Lights Candles 24Pack
We had a pool day with all of our guests and blew up some floaties we could all enjoy
FindUWill 2 Pack Flamingo & Unicorn Pool Floats
I do not regret bringing these down with us at all! We just needed to enlist a few family members to help transport in luggages
OLUPP 72PCS Foam Glow Sticks, 3 Modes Colorful
I was so worried that my guests would be too hot so we had our wedding coordinator place one of these on each chair at our ceremony
Wobe 60 Pack Sandalwood Handheld Folding Fans
Your guests will appreciate these welcome bags
Just because you fly to your wedding doesn’t mean you can’t bring the fixings for welcome bags for your guests
If you are considering doing welcome bags for your guests, or to hand out at your bridal shower before travel!
Amylove Wedding Luggage Tags 24 Pack
You don’t need anything fancy for your welcome bags and these do the trick
driew 50 Pcs Navy Blue Wedding Welcome Bags
Easy inclusion to your welcome bags and not hard to pack
These were a great addition to our welcome bags as a keepsake—so appropriate for the situation!
Romooa 50pcs Airplane Bottle Opener Favors
Another easy item to be included in welcome bags
60 Count Wedding Tissues Packs, 10 Sheets Each
Hydration packs are definitely a great addition to your welcome bag and we found a bulk option off of Amazon to help with costs
Nectar Electrolytes Powder Packets - 30 Pack
Packing 101
From what to pack your wedding dress in to some recs for bridesmaids “proposals”
Travelling with a wedding dress (or dresses if you are like me)--THIS is what you will want to buy to transport your dresses safely on the plane! 10000000% yes.
TRITOUR Leather Canvas Travel Garment Bag
Get something like this for your fiance--my husband was able to not only pack his suit but also his shoes, tie, and all the important pieces we needed for our big day!
HILOMON Convertible 2-in-1 Travel Duffle Bag
You will NEVER catch me buying overpriced travel sized shampoo and conditioners
Gemice TSA Travel Bottles BPA Free Leak Proof
We bought a few packs of these and let our guests pick them for their drinks!
Zcaukya 12 Pack Inflatable Floating Drink Holders
I gave one of these to each of my bridesmaids in their proposal
Lolalet Travel Jewelry Case for Women - Medium/Beige
We had our own pool at the resort and played music with this while hanging out with our guests during our down days! You can also bring this for while getting ready!
comiso Bluetooth Speaker, IP65 Waterproof, 24H Playtime
This is your wedding weekend and one of the only times you can get away with these sorts of items
Pinkunn Bride Gift Beach Bag Rhinestone Pearl
I always travel with a tumbler to keep my drinks cool while at the swim-up bar
WETOWETO 30oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Tumbler
To help you stay as organized in your packing as possible
BAGAIL 6/8/10 Set Travel Packing Cubes
I bought a pair for myself and matching ones for my bridesmaids!
Joomra Non Slip Quick Drying Shower Slippers
I never feel like the bathrooms at resort have good enough lighting
Kintion LED Pocket Mirror 1X/3X Magnify Pink
This smells amazing and is my favorite hydrating face lotion with SPF
Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration SPF 30
I’ve been buying this sunscreen for years and it’s never failed me!
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 70
My medicine container is ALWAYS stocked and ready to go
Holii Travel Pill Organizer, 8 Compartments, Blue
We are NOT getting sick during our 2026 travels!
Touchland Hand Sanitizer Spray FRESH Trio Set
One of my favorite things to shop for before vacations are beach cover ups
