Don’t get me wrong, your wedding day is DEFINITELY something to look forward to and enjoy, yet the (hopefully) slight stress and nerves that culminates into one day can pass by like a blur if you don’t take care to breathe it all in. Receptions usually do the job of loosening everyone up after a long day of hair and makeup, photos, tending to guests, you know… the works, BUT, where you FINALLY get to relax is during your honeymoon. One on one time with your new partner in life is high on the list of priorities after months of planning and waiting to officially call each other yours.

So, for that much deserved R&R, I’ve culminated a list of how to efficiently pack for your honeymoon, no matter the location. It’s much better to be over prepared than to be franticing last minute during an experience where you should be able to slow down and focus on your significant other.

Must-Haves/Carry-On

• Airline tickets/e-ticket confirmations

• Passport, visas, driver’s license

• Credit cards 

• Reservation confirmations

• Important phone numbers

• Copies of the above

• Prescription medicine/Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tavel-sickness pills

• Contraception 

• ID tags for luggage

• Camera

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Small bag of makeup

• Brush 

• Valuable jewelry

• In-flight reading

• Light sweater

• 1 change of clothing

• Travel pillow/blanket

• Sewing kit

• Headphones 

• Chargers for electric devices

Her Checked Bag

• 2 pairs of pants/jeans/leggings

• 1 light jacket/pullover

• 2-3 skirts/dresses 

• 1 cardigan

• 4 casual shirts 

• 2 blouses

• 2 pairs shorts {warm destinations}

• Swimsuit {if appropriate for destination}

• 1 swimsuit cover-up

• 2-3 pairs of sneakers/sandals/heels

• Evening wrap/jacket

• 1 evening purse/clutch

• Socks, underwear, & bras + extras {dependent on length of trip}

• Accessories

• Lingerie

His Checked Bag

• 2-3 pairs jeans/khakis/slacks

• 1 light jacket/pullover

• 4 casual shirts

• 2 pairs shorts {warm destinations}

• 2 button-down short-sleeve shirts

• 1 sports jacket

• Swimsuit {if appropriate for destination}

• 2-3 pairs of sneakers/sandals

• Socks/underwear + extras {dependent on length of trip}

Essentials/Toiletries

• Insect repellent

• Sunscreen/lip balm

• Sunglasses

• Sun hat/baseball cap

• Band-Aids

• Tampons/pads

• Tote bag

• Electrical converter/adapter

• Makeup remover/face cleanser/soap

• Cotton balls/swabs

• Hair gel/spray

• Nail file/clippers

• Shaving cream

• Razors

• Contact lenses, re-wetting solution, & storage case

• Hair accessories

Optional 

• Shampoo/conditioner

• Body lotion

• Hair dryer

Tropical Add-ons

• Aloe vera/after-sun cream

• Beach bag

• Sun hat

• Flip-flops

• Water shoes

Cold Add-ons

• Waterproof ski pants & jacket/snowsuit

• Heavy sweaters

• Underlayers

• Gloves/mittens

• Warm hat/headband

• Scarf

• Goggles

• Skis, poles, ski boots

• Waterproof socks

• Hand & foot warmers

• Waterproof boots

Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations

1. California

2. Fiji

3. Paris

4. Walt Disney World

5. Bali

6. Italy

7. Japan

8. Bora Bora

9. Greece

10. Hawaii

Photo by: Arden Photography

Photo by: Arden Photography

Photo by: Arden Photography

Photo by: Arden Photography

Photo by: Arden Photography

Photo by: Arden Photography