Use our ultimate honeymoon checklist to tick off all the travel essentials you need for your vacation and make packing for your honeymoon a breeze…

The long-awaited honeymoon is an exciting time for newlyweds, but with all the wedding planning before you go on your honeymoon, you might not even want to think about packing for the vacation.

We’ve done the hard work for you and put together *everything* you need to take with you on your long-awaited vacation with your significant other. So browse through and get organized with our ultimate packing list

The essential packing list for your honeymoon or wedding abroad

Must-haves on your honeymoon packing list

• Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• Passport/Visa/Driving License
• Credit cards (only take the ones you need)
• Hotel reservation confirmations (if you booked online, print out the emails or take a screenshot of the confirmation)
• travelers cheques
• Two sets of photocopies of all of the above documentation and a photocopy of any applicable medical and/or travel insurance coverage and any medical prescriptions you have. (Keep one with you at all times and leave one in the hotel room.)
• Phone numbers of your doctor, housekeeper/pet sitter and credit card company (in case your cards are lost or stolen)
• Prescription drug (in the original packaging)
• contraception
• Travel locks and ID tags for luggage (inside and outside)
• camera
• Electrical converters and adapters

Our top tips:

Canon EOS R50 mirrorless camera, £789.99

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Katie Loxton travel wallet, £22.99

Honeymoon packing list: clothes

The following is suitable for us for a week (depending on destination, activities, season, duration):

• 1 pair of jeans or chinos
• 1 light jacket or sweater
• 1 summer dress for the day
• 1 short evening dress
• 1 long evening dress
• 1 cardigan
• 4 game shirts (t-shirts, tank tops, short sleeves)
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, full swimsuit for water sports)
• 1 swimsuit cover-up (sarong or kaftan)
• 1 pair of hiking shoes/sandals
• 1 pair of dress shoes/sandals
• 1 evening bag
• Extra socks and underwear
• Bras (strapless and other)
• Accessories (scarves, hats and jewellery)

Our top tips:

Oceanus, America London, £334

Oceanus is a brand that is sustainable, vegan and has a strong commitment to women. She should be on your radar and definitely in your suitcase. Her pieces are beautifully one-of-a-kind and the perfect honeymoon complement.

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Gossard Fiesta lingerie collection, £18-£41

At Wedding Ideas, we love Gossard. Their lingerie quality, silhouettes and prices are second to none; And they certainly didn’t miss that with their Siesta collection. The pieces are slightly rippled and have an iridescent shimmer reminiscent of diamonds in sunlight – perfect for layering after a day in the sun. Sizes range from 32A to 38E.

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Boux Avenue eyelet swimsuit, £48

Add a pop of color to your perfect poolside look with this Cobolt swimsuit.

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Azurina Trento leather shoulder bag, £147.50

This timeless leather shoulder bag offers two styles in one and has space for your camera.

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Honeymoon Health and First Aid Packing List

• Insect repellent
• sunscreen and lip balm
• sunglasses
• sun hat or cap
• Plasters/Bandages
• Ibuprofen or Paracetamol
• antihistamine
• Medicines for diarrhea/illness
• Travel sickness medicine
• tampons/pads

Our top tips:

Olivanna Sun Defense Drops, SPF 50, £56

A wonderfully light formula with active ingredients that protect the skin from blue light and pollution.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ sunscreen 50ml, £19.90

A daily sunscreen with SPF 50+ specially formulated for sensitive skin types and perfect for the face.

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Le Specs UNREAL! Sunglasses, £64.46

From iconic French brand Le Specs, these sunglasses are the perfect pair for any face shape. Stylish, practical and Parisian.

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Entertainment for your honeymoon

• Playing cards
• travel Guide
• Books or Kindle
• headphones

Our top tips:

Beach Read by Emily Henry, £8.99

The viral Tiktok sensation with a very fitting title. See for yourself and pack it for your honeymoon.

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Apple AirPods 2nd Gen, £129

A great little investment, these stylish wireless headphones will see you through your honeymoon and beyond.

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Honeymoon bathroom essentials for your honeymoon

• Travel size toothpaste
• toothbrushes
• deodorant
• cosmetics
• Make-up remover
• cotton balls and swabs
• brush
• hair gel/spray
• Nail file/clippers
• shaving cream
• razor
• Contact lenses/glasses for the evening
• hair clips
• Optional items (your hotel may provide): shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, hair dryer, shower cap

Our top tips:

Good Squish Badlands Silk Scrunchie, £42

A statement scrunchie that doubles as an accessory and hair care product thanks to its silk crafting.

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Never Go Alone towels, £19

A practical essential that smells divine and looks chic. Never Go Alone are pioneers in wellness dedicated to empowering you to live and travel responsibly.

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Handy extras on your honeymoon packing list

• Extra glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, etc
• Ziplock bags (handy for packing wet swimsuits)
• ear plug
• patch kit
• hand sanitizer
• Small backpacks for day trips and impromptu picnics
• 1 pair of sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you wish to visit the resort gym or jog on the beach
• Compact umbrella or rain poncho
• Canvas tote bag for the beach or pool

Our top tips:

Isabel Marant tote bag, £137

Your new bag for all essentials.

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The Flat Lay Co Make Up Pouch, £26.99

This cosmetic bag is ideal for traveling. Its expandable size makes it easy to pack your honeymoon essentials neatly.

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Stay with family or friends

• Your itinerary and your hotel phone numbers
• Photocopies of your passport, credit cards and traveler’s check receipts
• A sealed copy of your will, life insurance numbers and important financial information.

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