I Attended 5 Destination Weddings This Year—My Must-Pack Items Are On Sale at Amazon, Starting at $12

Would you believe me if I told you I attended five destination weddings, two bachelorette parties, and two bridal showers over just one summer? This year has been a busy one, to say the least. One thing I’ve learned throughout the endless milestone events of my late 20s, though, is how to maximize my carry-on suitcase with everything I need for a successful wedding weekend. 

From beauty products to tools for keeping your wedding wardrobe fresh, I’ve tested out tons of destination wedding essentials so you don’t have to—and a few of my all-time favorite travel products are on sale at Amazon right now for up to 58% off.

Read on for the wedding guest travel essentials that will make your life easier come wedding season.

L'Ange Hair Le Volume 2-in-1 Titanium Blow Dryer Brush

Buy it: $50 (Originally $119), amazon.com

Blow dryer, straightener, curling iron…who has room for all of that in their carry-on? Instead, travel with a single hair tool that can do it all. This coveted L'ANGE hot air brush can dry, style, and volumize your hair all at once, with less frizz and damage than other styling tools. It’s the ultimate hair hack for wedding guests on the go. Get it now for a whopping 58% off.

Hilife Handheld Portable Steamer

Buy it: $30 (Originally $40), amazon.com

The last thing you want as a wedding guest, especially as a bridesmaid, is for your dress to be wrinkled on the big day. And with common fabrics like satin and linen, that can be a challenge. That’s why I always travel with a portable steamer for special events. This handheld one is easy to use and only takes a few minutes to noticeably remove creases.

Apple AirPods 2rd Gen

Buy it: $99 (Originally $129), amazon.com

From podcasts for long plane rides to music for hotel gym workouts and meditations for the much-needed post-wedding wind down, I truly don’t go anywhere without my Apple AirPods. I love how small and easy to pack they are while still providing high-quality sound and spatial audio. Right now, you can get them on Amazon for 23% off—that’s $30 off the original price.

FERYES Travel Makeup Brush Holder

Buy it: $14 (Originally $22), amazon.com

Staying organized while traveling to and from weddings is no easy feat, but this nifty silicon brush holder has at least kept my makeup bag more intact—and right now, it’s 36% off. It features a magnetic closure and holds two large makeup brushes or five to eight small makeup brushes.

St. Tropez Self-Tan Classic Mini Kit

Buy it: $12 (Originally $20), Amazon.com

You’re never fully dressed without a tan, right? I love using the St. Tropez self-tanning mousse before any special event to give me an added glow, and the cult-favorite brand’s travel-sized mini kits are only $12 right now. St. Tropez’s formula is lightweight, streak-free, and quick-drying, so you don’t have to worry about it smearing or straining your wedding guest dress.

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Commerce writer Chloe Caldwell specializes in a range of shopping and lifestyle topics. She has six years of journalism experience, writing about all things fashion, beauty, travel, and wellness.