Hi Teresa We brought everything down with us because I was to scared to ship. We had 3 extra suitcases and paid the extra fee to bring them down. We took an extra one and gave my mother and mother-in-law each one. It wasn't that bad... I brought down chair sashes, table napkins, cocktail napkins, silk flower petals, my bouquet, cake topper, menu cards, starfish place settings, centerpieces (each of my bridesmaid and my mom brought a vase in their carry on), candles, raffia fans and each guest had a favor (starfish bottle stopper). I had 45 guests at my wedding so I had a lot to bring but somehow made it work! I left a lot down there so coming back wasn't that bad