Luggage Question ???

[Tammy25]

Hi Ladies...well, this is it...I'm down to the wire here...I'm PACKING!!! Woohoo!

 

I had to look for my little dog Toto this morning as my room looked liked a few twisters came rolling through! LOL! It kinda still does :( I am having to try on clothing since I am packing totally different clothing then what I'm wearing up here in PA! I lost weight and nothing fits!! I had to run out today and do some quick shopping and WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS!!! On Valentine's Day ...ugh! Stores and traffic were a nightmare!

 

Anyways, I have a question regarding carry on luggage. I am carrying my gown on and the airline told me it counts as my "personal item" so does that mean I can take a small rolling suitcase as well? I want to carry on my jewelry, rings, other wedding supplies and I have a small suitcase or a large duffel bag. I'm trying to decide what is a better option and what they will allow me to take on. Also, what can I handle?

 

How did you ladies do it? What did you take with you on the plane?

[dcdiva]

Double check with your airline. I would suspect that your gown will count as your carry on and not your personal item. For most airlines, the personal items include things like a purse, briefcase, laptop bag, or tote. As a guide, it should be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. Your airline may have different rules, but on Delta the gown would definitely count as the carry-on, and you wouldn't be allowed to take a rollaboard bag as well.

 

When I flew, I took my gown and a small backpack onboard. DH took a rolling carry on bag with our shoes, jewelry and his suit, plus a small boarding tote that went under his seat. We checked everything else including the silk flowers and our OOT bags.

[underthemoon53]

totally off subject but i actually have a little yorkie-poo named toto!! hope all goes well for your big day and congrats!!!

[futuremrs.pittman]

I'm flying American and they told me that my dress counts as my one carry-on, fortunately, we have a non-stop flight, so I don't have to stress AS much about luggage being lost, but I would suggest using a large bag as your "purse" which will be your personal item and put as much wedding stuff and/or valuables that you want to in there. That's what I am doing :). Good luck!

[swalton85]

i flew airtran and carried my dress on the plane then i had a large over the shoulder luggage tote bag kind of thing. that is where i carried our rings, wedding jewelry, passports, bouquet & i put my purse inside of the bag as well. my husband had a rolling carry on bag that we put all of our ceremony & reception stuff in. he also carried a bookbag so we could put a few personal items in. we had no problems at all!

[Tammy25]

Thank you for the replies! I appreciate your help :)

 

Well, it looks like I'm pretty much packed! I soooo hate packing but this was well worth it!! My fiance' and my son were packed way before ME...sheesh...MEN! I am still trying to figure out where to stuff a few last things LOL...us women take wayyyyy more stuff!

 

I decided that I'm just going to take my backpack with laptop, jewelry, rings, hairpiece and some other odds and ends. We have a nonstop flight also so I'm not too worried about luggage getting lost...plus, we are arriving 2 days before the wedding so even if my shoes get lost, I can replace them lol...

 

Also, I just found out last night that the airlines allows up to 3 checked bags FREE for active military with ID!!! Wow...my fiance can check bags for free so now I can take more things hehehehe :p :eek: :D He's gonna love me!

 

I made a suitcase for all our shoes plus I put a large duffel bag in there for wedding supplies to take onboard. I have another large extra suitcase with all the toiletries and for room to bring some things home. I think I got it covered!

 

I am also putting 2 evening gowns in with my wedding gown so I don't have to fold them. I have a gorgeous white one and a pink one. The pink one is just beautiful and was a bridesmaid dress that nobody picked up at the seamstress. She took it in for me and it fit perfect. It is long in the back and a little shorter in the front. Super cute!

 

I also don't have to worry about taking the silk flowers which is cool. I had them shipped directly to my Mom's in Florida. We will be staying near my mom's and visiting Thursday.

 

I'm so excited! I can't wait...my last few days of being single! yipppppppppppeeeeeeeeeee!