I just purchased my wedding dress (very exciting) -- my next question is what is the easiest way to get it to Florida for my wedding? My cousin got married in Florida two years ago and said that they were given a hard time bringing it on the plane, even though the airline said it would be o.k. After 9/11 I have reservations about bringing any carry-on items with all of the security and I don't want to have to pull out the dress in front of my FH! I have also considered shipping it or checking it in a suitcase. Does anyone have any advice? I've never had a bag lost at the airport - but I don't want this to be the first time. Any suggestions/stories would be helpful.