How should I take my wedding dress on the plane?

Question

Ok so we are flying to the bahamas to get married and I am terrified my luggage will get lost like last time I went there and this time I will have my $700.00 wedding dress. The good thing is it has the old fashioned lace all over it which means it won't get wrinkled as much plus they have a steamer at the resort. So should I keep it in the carry bag and maybe fold that into my backpack for my carry on? I have never done this before so ladies or guys who have done a destination wedding please help! Thanks! Below is what my dress looks like. Something simple and cool!

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=58ebc5de-3fe5-4f2e-9772-a55f696c0963&categoryID=6eb1ddbe-45d0-4d16-93d6-ca5ded5c84d6&pg=1

Answer 1

When I got married I took my dress with me inside the plane in a plastic cover..

I didn't want to take risks.. I asked if there was an empty seat on the plane I put it there and I sat beside it...

I would have put it on the luggage space on top of my seat if I did not get the empty seat.

BTW your dress is so beautiful..

Answer 2

I would contact the airline and see if you can carry it on and maybe have "special" storage considerations... Or contact the resort/hotel and send it there insured of course...

good luck