If you've been gearing up to travel to your destination wedding or to your honeymoon, you might be getting antsy about the extensive lines at airport security lately. I even recently forced my partner get TSA pre-checked for an upcoming flight. Poor dude had no choice. Traveling can be stressful enough without that hassle, so here are some TSA tips that should make it as easy as it can be.

Get TSA Pre-checked

This was the best $85 I've spent on travel so far. After spending what seemed like an eternity in a security line, I now almost always get to speed past everyone, keep my jacket and shoes on, keep my 3-1-1 liquids and laptop in my bag, and skip the hassle entirely. Register here to get pre-checked. You'll need a passport or other documentation, an appointment at your local pre-check office (it took me ten minutes, max!), and a few days or weeks to get approved. Then you're set for five years! (Note: it's not in every airport and every airline, but it does cover a lot.)

Know what's prohibited

The TSA provides a list of no-no items, so you won't get held up bringing big liquids or weird items onto the plane. I was surprised by a few of the items you actually can bring: common lighters, scissors (4 inches or less), and short tools (7 inches or less).

Dress for ease of security

If you're not TSA pre-checked, make sure to wear shoes that slip easily on and off, keep the metal jewelry in your bag, and maybe even consider a TSA-approved bag so you won't have to remove your laptop.

Use the wait time to prepare

Start getting ready for the screening while you're waiting in line. Remove your laptop from non-TSA-approved bags, take off your shoes, belts, and jacket. Remove your belt, watch, thick jewelry, money, keys, and cell phone. But I know I get a little jumpy in line, so don't let anxiety get the best of you. It's all good.

Check your cake knife

If you'll be packing a special cake knife, remember that it's actually a knife and that it'll need to be checked or mailed separately. But you're okay to bring wired bouquets, rice, bird seed, sand, and similar ceremony stuff.

Don't wrap gifts ahead of time

Bringing gifts for your wedding crew? Wait to wrap them until you get to your destination in case they require any additional screening... and unwrapping.

DO keep your jewelry and expensive stuff in your carry-on

Don't put anything valuable in your checked luggage, including jewelry, your medications, and anything else you definitely can't lose.

Take your marriage license with you

Take your marriage license with you in the event you booked your plane tickets in your married name but haven't updated your driver's license.

Know how to transport your dress

We've got tips for transporting your dress without hassle, too. Check it out...

Did we miss any essential tips? Let us know in the comments!