Honeymoon Packing

Your idea of packing for a holiday might be flinging a few clothes in a suitcase an hour before you leave for the airport, but when it comes to your honeymoon you are going to have to be a little more organized. As the wedding approaches you’ll have so much else to think about, it will be comforting to know that your honeymoon bags are already packed and ready to go.

Organizing your travel documents

Getting your travel documents in order will make sure you can relax and enjoy your holiday. You can travel on your maiden name if you don’t want to change you passport straight away, but if you want to travel on your married name, make sure you get your passport changed a couple of months in advance. Your wedding celebrant should be able to sign a form allowing you to do this.

As well as your passport, make sure you have your flight tickets or e-mail confirmation, your travel insurance documents, your hotel reservation details, your driving license, your credit card, and any medical information you need. Make sure you take photocopies of these documents with you in a separate bag from the originals, and leave copies at home with family or friends.

Choosing your holiday wardrobe

It’s always great to buy new clothes to take on holiday with you, and this is especially true for your honeymoon. Even if you have been with your fiancée for years, getting married marks a whole new chapter in your lives and he will be looking at you in a different light. You want to look and feel your best, and surprise him with a few outfits he hasn’t seen before.

You also want to look fantastic in those honeymoon photos, as they are bound to be seen by all your family and friends along with the wedding shots. If, like most brides, you have lost some weight, worked on your tan, or followed a new skincare regime prior to your wedding, you should take advantage of the new you and buy clothes that really show off how great you’re looking.

What you take will depend on the type of holiday you are having, as well as the season, but here are a few essentials:

• A pair of jeans or combats to travel in
• A couple of pairs of shorts or skirts
• A few t-shirts or strappy tops for during the day
• A sundress or sarong to cover up on the beach
• A couple of bikinis and a swimsuit for water sports
• A sun hat and sunglasses
• A light jacket or sweatshirt
• A couple of little dresses for the evenings
• A cardigan or wrap to go with your dresses
• A pair of thongs, some walking shoes and some evening shoes
• Plenty of gorgeous underwear

Depending where you are going you should be able to buy toiletries, sunscreen and simple medications at your destination, but if you are worried, or like particular brands, make sure you stock up before you go. Leave plenty of space in your suitcase for souvenirs or pack a small rucksack that could be used for day trips while you are away, and can also be used to bring your holiday souvenirs home.