Traveling with the dress is a popular thread for good reason! Here are some useful links that I found from the experts. Association of Wedding Gown Specialist- they restore and preserve dresses for museums, designers, and fabulous destination wedding brides! Find one near you... http://www.weddinggownspecialists.com/about.htm Destination Wedding Gown: Traveling with Your Wedding Gown: Tips and Tricks... http://www.weddinggownspecialists.com/destinationweddinggown.htm Destination Wedding Kit... http://weddinggownspecialists.com/courier/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=4 They also have a blog... http://weddinggownspecialists.com/wedding-gown-preservation/ Just thought you ladies would like more detailed information like I did. I will trust my mother and grandmothers gowns only to a certified gown specialist now that I have researched the restoration process. I actually called the only certified cleaners in Raleigh, NC today. They were very knowledgeable and said they would discuss the entire process to me before touching my gowns. I want nothing but confidence when handing over my gowns! Good luck with your gorgeous gowns!