THIS was the scene yesterday at Van Nuys Airport when Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott and various members of the Kardashian clan boarded a private jet for Italy. And the KarJenners weren't the only precious cargo on the flight -- Ky's WEDDING DRESS also boarded!

A ground crew member took care to hold Kylie's white feathered gown high off the ground so it wouldn't dirty, as he loaded the delicate piece on the plane and THAT is how we know Kylie's 22nd birthday won't be just the usual, over-the-top birthday celebration on a $1.2M/week yacht, this year will be MORE -- Kylie and Travis are set to finally TIE THE KNOT!


Kylie's mom Kris Jenner was along for the ride, as were Scott Disick and girlfriend Sofia Richie, whose said to be Kylie's new BFF (since she kicked Jordyn Woods to the curb). The couple's daughter Stormi boarded with a nanny, and a few friends were spotted posing in front of the jet, a crewmember taking photos for posterity.

We've known this was coming -- Travis said he'd propose in a "fire way" and apparently he did! He also foreshadowed big things to come when he flooded the foyer of the couple's Calabasas mansion with red rose petals the day before departing. He gave Kylie a birthday card along with the surprise reading, "Happy birthday!!!! We’re just getting started. Love you!!!!" Just getting started, to say the least!

The couple has now touched down in Italy where they've boarded the luxury yacht Tranquility -- again, it costs $1.2 MILLION a week to rent. It holds 22 guests in ten cabins, has a whopping 29 crew members to run things, and features a helipad, gym, spa, jacuzzi, sauna and much more.

We can't wait to see the photos of the nuptials! Stay tuned, 'cause we're on it!