Flying a wedding dress in the baggage area

From "stuff I didn't know" --

I found this on a Destination Weddings list from 2006 -- and I can't find the original source, sorry -- so for those of you who fly First Class, grab that coat closet before someone tucks their Xtreme Skateboarding gear in it...

"How do I get my wedding dress there safely?

If you are flying, you can usually make arrangements with your airline in advance. First-class cabins have large "coat closets" that can be used for bridal gown storage. If your plane does not have a first-class area (on airlines such as Southwest), it is highly recommended that you package the dress in a large box and ship it to your destination in advance, carefully packed in tissue to hold its shape. Regardless of the method you choose, look into having your gown pressed at a local cleaners upon your arrival. Your hotel's concierge can help with this."

So there you go. If you want to bring a Cinderella goes to the ball dress to an elopement, just tuck it in steerage with the cellos and the pomeranians!