Getting ready to travel for your special day? While jetting off for your destination wedding can feel incredibly exhilarating, it might be nerve-wracking to think about all the plans and preparations that have to be made in order for the travel experience to run smoothly.
No matter how far you’re headed, there are ways to make sure that the journey to and from your wedding is as stress-free as possible – let’s take a look.
Give your guests plenty of info
Most of us only have to be conscious of our own plans when we travel. So, it may feel a little overwhelming when you suddenly have lots of guests relying on you for advice and assistance en route to your wedding. This can make the process of travelling abroad feel that much more complicated.
For the most part, your guests will be able to keep on top of their own agendas and travel arrangements, but it’s important to make sure that they have all the information they need in order to do so. Details like the airport they should fly into and the timings of your celebrations are helpful for your guests to know ahead of time. If they do, they’re less likely to be getting in touch last minute for help with travel planning – and you’re much more likely to have a stress-free travel experience.
Prepare your belongings
This trip is going to require you to travel with lots of important items, such as your wedding outfit for the big day, as well as anything else you could possibly need in order to say “I do”. So, knowing that your luggage is secure is imperative, as you don’t want your suitcase or its contents to get damaged or lost between flights.
It’s best to give yourself plenty of time to ensure that your belongings are properly stored before you set off for the airport. Where possible, you’ll want to avoid checking in anything that you can’t afford to lose, and travel with it in your hand luggage instead. Similarly, it’s crucial to make sure that important items and documents are properly stored and sealed in protective packaging inside your suitcase – you could even ask the cabin crew to hang up your wedding dress for you once you’ve made it onto the plane. This way, you don’t have to worry about getting creases in your dress, damaging any paperwork, or losing sight of the all-important wedding rings.
Travel with someone reliable
It goes without saying that you’ll want to travel to your wedding destination with your fiancé, particularly as this time is likely to be the last couple of peaceful hours you’ll have together before the celebrations get underway.
Having said this, if you’re both feeling especially nervous or stressed, it can be helpful to bring along a trusted friend or family member. This way, you have someone with a clear head whom you can rely on to help you with any hurdles that arise – plus, the companionship is sure to make for a more lighthearted, fun journey.
If you do choose to bring a friend along, you’ll want to make sure you both have the same expectations for the journey. If you’re hoping that your loved one will help you with travel organisation and preparation, it’s best to have a chat with them ahead of time, to ensure that they’re feeling up to the task.
Why is a stress-free experience so important?
Ultimately, there will always be a small amount of stress in the lead up to your wedding day, as there’s plenty to anticipate. However, travelling shouldn’t cause you excessive worry – particularly when you’re flying out to celebrate one of the most important days of your life.
As long as you make sure to get all your travel tasks crossed off your list ahead of time, it’ll become much easier to kick back and relax when in transit. This will perfectly set you up for a wonderful day of celebrating with your new spouse and loved ones.
