8 packing tips for flying with a wedding dress, suit or tuxedo

At the Bridal Finery in Winter Park, Fla., near Orlando, shopkeepers have packed dresses for brides getting married in Italy, Mexico, Scotland and other destinations. Co-owner Tali Gallo said their go-to method is placing the dress inside a garment bag, taking the hanger out, removing as much air as possible and rolling it up gently to fit into a hard-shell carry-on bag. Take care not to roll the bodice if it has boning, she said.

Gallo said some brides have opted for a duffel bag or a carry-on garment bag, but the shop suggests a hard bag.

“We just feel like there’s extra protection,” she said.

Cregan said that a suit can also be folded to preserve its shape — detailed instructions are on his company’s website — then placed in a garment bag and suitcase to carry on. The bag should not be too heavily packed in that case, he said.

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