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I am so excited. I get to host "Courtney Says I Do" next Monday at 2pm ET on QVC Plus! It's a Bridal Shower for our dear Courtney Cason and YOU are invited! Don't fret if you don't have QVC Plus yet on your area, we will also be airing the broadcast on QVC.com More details to come!

YEARS ago, I was a flight attendant. I loved the traveling, my dear crew members, and meeting new people. Since we are talking about weddings and honeymooning next week, I thought I would share some thoughts on something I know about: travel! I am confident in my ability to help you maximize space and minimize travel-stress, so I wanted to share some tips with you. When you read through my tips, please feel free to ask any questions at the end, I sure would love to help. Let's get started!

Check your bag. This will cause you less stress in the long run. If you insist on carrying your bag onto the airplane, buy a 20-inch rollerboard. Most, standard, commercial airlines say that a 22” suitcase will fit in the overhead. This does not factor in the wheels on the bag. Buy a 20” bag to ensure it will fit. Tip: did you over-pack it? Wedge a jacket under the front of your suitcase in the overhead bin to get the door to the bin shut.

Must haves for your carry-on bag. Whether it’s your purse or a suitcase: always make these items easily accessible (in a zip pocket): any medication you will need on your trip, chapstick, “security socks” (yeesh, don’t walk through security barefoot. You DON'T want to know).

Pack it like you mean it! Roll ALL of your clothes! Keeps them from getting super-wrinkled and makes tons of room in your bag. Roll your jewelry into one of your t-shirts. Stuff your underpants and socks into your shoes. Pack a dryer sheet into a shopping bag (load your dirty clothes into the bag. If they are slightly wet, the dryer sheet will help keep it from getting funky until you get home). Cover your sneakers in shower caps to keep the trapped-in dirt from touching your clothes.

Buy the travel sizes for your bathroom essentials. We have mini sizes of some of your favorite products here at QVC! Hairspray, shampoo, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, tiny deodorant, ETC. It is worth it to NOT have a full size shampoo burp all over your new sundress on the way there.

It boils down to: “when you get there, you won’t care”. If you forget something, it’s OK. It’s all about spending the time with the one you love and having a FABULOUS time!

Want to know a great bag that carries a ton, is machine washable, is CUTE, and fits in the overhead? It's the Vera Bradley Signature Print Travel Duffel Bag. BIG winner! See you soon! ~ Mary DeAngelis