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What to Pack for a Destination Wedding

By Mallory Schlau on May 15, 2018

Everything you'll need to pack for a wedding weekend away.

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Packing for a destination wedding weekend can be challenging, from fitting multiple formal outfits into a carry-on suitcase to storing your most precious pieces of jewelry. Here, we've problem-solved with a list of high-quality travel products certain to make your journey to-and-from any far-flung nuptials as easy as possible, including the right carry-on suitcases, garment bags, packing cubes, jewelry cases, dopp kits, and more.

 
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Away

Away offers a hard case carry-on with a built-in battery (that is also easily removable for on-the-go charging) plus a lifetime warranty. $245; awaytravel.com.

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Rimowa

If you don’t want to deal with the possibility of a technology snafu, stick to the traditional hard-case carry-on from Rimowa. Keep it classic with the Topas silver style. $995; bloomingdales.com.

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Tumi

This wheeled garment bag from Tumi promises to keep your clothes wrinkle-free with the ease of a roller suitcase. $1,070; tumi.com.

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Bottega Veneta

This garment bag is made with Bottega Veneta’s classic itrecciato leather mixed with canvas to keep it durable when traveling. $1,550; mrporter.com.

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Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli offers a nylon-and-leather suitcase that does double duty as a duffel and a garment bag. Unzip the sides to reveal the latter, keeping suits and dresses from getting mixed up with your less precious essentials. $4,345; brunellocucinelli.com.

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Myriam Schaefer

This colorful weekender is chicer than your average duffel bag but can fit just as much. $5,880; ufgrangehall.com.

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Gucci

For easy travel, this lightweight and stylish duffel is always a solid option. $1,100; gucci.com.

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JW Anderson

If you're headed to a coastal wedding, this JW Anderson bag can double as an additional carry-on and become your beach tote once you've reached your destination. $1,180; matchesfashion.com.

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Paravel

Packing cubes compress your items so you can fit more into your bag–which is especially important for those over-packers who insist on bringing a few more wardrobe options. $55; tourparavel.com.

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Troubadour

Troubadour offers naturally tanned leather bags that will only get better with age. The wash bag is their take on a classic dopp kit and is perfect for weekend travel. $395; theline.com.

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Valextra

This leather organizer from Valextra opens to reveal five mesh compartments that will hold all of your cords and chargers, preventing them from getting tangled in transit. $695; mrporter.com.

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Ghurka

This Ghurka tie case can hold up to six ties, which may come in handy if you like to have options for a game-time decision. $295; ghurka.com.

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Louis Vuitton

If you're packing jewelry for the special occasion, be sure to use a designated jewelry case like this chic monogrammed roll-up from Louis Vuitton. $985; louisvuitton.com.

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