The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing List for CouplesBy Angelica Malin
Can you rely on your memory after months of wedding planning? Instead of leaving things to chance, follow this ultimate honeymoon packing list. It contains every essential item you’ll need to get through the trip along with a few extra goodies, to spice things up.
All you’ll have to worry about is relaxing and soaking in the experiences.
Bridal Boxes
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First up on your list of honeymoon essentials is the bride subscription box. One of the most popular bridal box subscriptions on the market is Miss To Mrs, and yes they have a Honeymooners bride box.
The items you’ll find in this wedding subscription box range from practical to fun. On day 1 you can make use of the passport holder and luggage tags. You can then flaunt your new marriage on the beach with an adorable sunhat and cute-as-can-be inflatable drink holder. After the sun sets, you can take advantage of the oversized “just married, don’t even think about knocking” do not disturb hanger.
Important honeymoon planning tips: Wedding subscription boxes are a great way to celebrate the events leading up to the big day, and are best delivered far in advance. Most brides take advantage of the miss to mrs bridal box months (or even years) before the wedding date. This particular Honeymooners box is a crowd favorite.
Carry On
Packing all the honeymoon necessities doesn’t mean much if you don’t have access when you need it. That;s why naily your carry-on luggage is so important. Remember, stowed luggage can get lost and you’ll need these bare minimum items to get by.
- Passports
- Driver’s license / ID
- Credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Visas, immunization records, and any other pertinent travel documents
- Emergency contact information including Embassy details
- Smart phone and charger
- At least one change of comfortable clothing
- Medication
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant
- A high quality camera
Pro Tips
- Call your bank prior to your trip to authorize your international transactions
- Consider bringing the materials you need for Thank You notes to kill time at the airport
- If you are bringing medication, bring the prescription so that you can prove it’s legal
- Depending on the country you are visiting, bring a converter for your cell phone charger
An Outfit For Every Occasion
When it comes to honeymoon packing it can be easy to get the wrong mix, especially when it comes to clothing. Some pack far too much and others far too little. Stick to this format and you’ll find your ‘just right’.
Formal wear: List out all of the planned occasions you’ll have to wear your best date night outfits and pack accordingly. Proper honeymoon items include dress shoes, accessories, suit and tie, and a cocktail dress or gown.
Beachwear: Obviously you’ll need a bathing suit. Beyond that you should consider hats, your own towels, sunglasses, and sandals.
Comfortwear: For your everyday honeymoon must haves, make sure that you have all of your bases covered. Bring a light sweater, jacket, casual pants, T shirts, button down shirts, underwear, socks, shorts, and comfortable walking shoes.
Pro Tips
- Follow your itinerary. Surely you’ll have planned restaurant reservations, trips to the museum, hike through the rainforest, and other adventures. Make sure you have a complete outfit for each event.
- Before stuffing everything into your suitcase, place each outfit out on the bed organized by day. Do you have something to wear every day? Can you wear that jacket more than once?
Safety and Self Care
Preventing a problem is far less stressful than dealing with a problem. Assemble this honeymoon kit to avoid what you can, and to fix what can’t be avoided.
- Bandaids
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Lip balm
- Makeup and hair products
- Perfume and cologne
- Nausea, antihistamine, and diarrhea medications and pain relievers
- Sleeping pills
- Nail clippers
- Razors and shaving cream
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Feminine products
- Earplugs
Pro Tips
- Pack a smaller bag for the things you need for daily outings
- Check with your airline’s policies to confirm that each item is allowed. You may have to purchase a few things after you’ve arrived.
- Do some research. Purchasing abroad is sometimes cheaper than buying at home.
Romance
All of those adventures will surely create lifelong memories. But, we all know what the main event is. Here’s what to take on your honeymoon to spice things up.
- Massage oils
- Candles
- Lingerie
- Sexy dice
- A special gift for the special occasion
Pro Tips
- Prepare a few playlists. Music goes a long way to set the mood and it’s best to be prepared.
- Prepare a cute note to surprise your new spouse
- Bring a journal to jot down all the new memories