Honeymoon Packing Essentials

Honeymoon Packing Essentials

When it comes to honeymoon packing, you can never be too prepared, yes? Not always! Think about it. Toing heavy giant bags will weigh you down (not to mention cost you coming home). Here are our bare minimum essentials when it comes to honeymoon packing.

Must-haves for the two of you:

  • Tickets or confirmation
  • Passports, credit cards, driver’s licenses
  • Photocopies of the above
  • Emergency phone numbers
  • Contraception
  • Prescription medicine
  • Travel locks
  • Camera
  • Emergency cash somewhere on your person

Essential outfits:

  • 1 pair of light jeans/leggings
  • 1 light pullover/shawl
  • 1 pretty sundress
  • 1 little black dress
  • 1 light jacket
  • 4 t-shirts/tank tops/ light shirts
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 1 sarong
  • 1 pair of walking sandals
  • 1 pair of night shoes
  • Extra socks/underwear
  • 4 bras
  • 4 accessories

Just-in-case:

• Extra pair of glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, and the like
• Ziplock bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
• Earplugs
• Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
• Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
• Waist pack (to keep money handy and in sight)
• Small backpack(s) for day excursions and impromptu picnics
• 1 pair old sneakers that can get wet or ruined (if you’re traveling to the tropics)
• 1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort’s gym or jogging on the beach
• Compact umbrella or rain ponchos

Aileen Swansen

Aileen Swansen is a Visual Communications graduate from Kerry who carries out her role as Social Media Executive here at WeddingDates. She loves fashion, illustration and the occasional cupcake!

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