You’ve chosen your honeymoon destination and secured your booking confirmations. All that's left to do is pack. Though your honeymoon packing list will ultimately depend on where you’re going and for how long, here’s a comprehensive guide to making this essential task easier.
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What Items Should You Pack For Your Honeymoon?
Like other vacations, your honeymoon requires you to bring travel essentials such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, electronics, prescription medications (if any), and travel documents.
But as this is a trip for newlyweds, there will undoubtedly be some special activities that will be part of the itinerary. For instance, if you and your new spouse want to hike the Grand Canyon or swim in the azure waters of the Maldives, you must pack specific items such as hiking boots and bathing suits.
Specific Clothing Items
For a honeymoon between 7 and 10 days, you should bring the following:
For Him
- 5 to 7 casual T-shirts
- 1 semi-formal or formal button-down (tie if needed)
- 1 light jacket or pullover
- 2 to 3 sandals, comfortable walking shoes, flip-flops
- 1 pair of dress shoes
- 1 pair of slacks
- 2 to 3 pairs of jeans, khakis, or shorts
- 1 belt
- 2 to 3 pairs of socks
- 7 to 10 pairs of underwear
- 2 pieces of swimwear
- Sleepwear
- Accessories (scarves, sunglasses, hat)
For Her
- 3 to 4 casual T-shirts
- 2 to 3 blouses or dressy tops
- 2 to 3 sundresses
- 1 cocktail dress
- 1 light jacket or pullover
- 1 cardigan
- 2 to 3 pairs of jeans or shorts
- 1 to 2 skirts
- 1 pair of leggings
- 2 to 3 sandals, comfortable walking shoes, flip-flops (including one for evening engagements)
- 2 to 3 pairs of socks
- 7 to 10 pairs of underwear and 2 to 3 bras (including strapless or sports bras)
- 2 to 4 pieces of swimwear (bikinis, one-piece bathing suits)
- Sleepwear or lingerie
- 1 easy-to-match and versatile clutch or purse
- Accessories (scarves, jewelry, sunglasses, hat)
If your post-nuptial vacation has cold weather, don’t forget to bring weather-appropriate jackets and sweaters, gloves or mittens, beanies, and footwear (boots or sturdy outdoor shoes).
Going to the beach? Don’t forget your swimwear, swimsuit cover-ups, beach towels, and a beach bag.
For an adventurous honeymoon, your essentials include hiking boots, outdoor clothes (typically made of merino, nylon, polyester—not cotton or denim), a rain jacket, wide-brimmed hats, and reusable water bottles.
Toiletries
Though toiletries are usually provided in accommodations, many people prefer to bring items and specific brands they’re comfortable using. Don’t forget to pack the following:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Dental floss and mouthwash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Hand and body lotion and moisturizer
- Facial care products
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen, aftersun care, and aloe vera
- Lip balm
- Shaving cream and razors
- Makeup and makeup remover
- Hand sanitizer
- Cotton balls or swabs
- Facecloth
- Menstrual products
- Extra contact lenses and contact lens solution or glasses
- Insect repellent (depending on destination)
Electrical Items
Today, technology is integral in any travel. You may want to bring the following:
- Chargers (for your phones, computer, camera, or Kindle tablet)
- Adapter (be sure to research what kind you will need)
- Hair dryer (as this is bulky, ask your lodging if they have one already)
- Hair styling tools
- If you bring cameras, pack memory cards or films, extra batteries, and a tripod or a selfie stick.
Miscellaneous
- Passport, visa, vaccination card
- Plane tickets and confirmation numbers
- Reservation and booking confirmations (accommodation, restaurants, events, other tourist sites)
- Travel insurance information
- Itinerary (if required by the government of your destination)
- Credit cards, traveler’s checks, emergency cash
- Contact list (including emergency contact information)
- Luggage tags
- Books, magazines, guidebooks, translation dictionary
- First-aid kit (including band-aids, antihistamines, antacids, and other prescription medications)
- Headphones
- Ear plugs (to help combat motion sickness)
- Compact travel umbrella
- Sewing kit (in case of wardrobe malfunctions)
What to Pack In Your Personal Item
When traveling, you must carry a personal bag where you must keep essential items (i.e., things you can’t afford to lose) within your reach. Apart from forms of identification (e.g., passport, driver’s license) and travel documents, it will contain your wallet and gadgets such as phones and computers. Most personal items are a small backpack, purse, or computer bag.
What to Pack In Your Carry-on
A tote or backpack can double as your carry-on and a reliable everyday bag once you’re at your destination, although you can also carry a small suitcase. There, you can store toiletries (note that the liquids should be under 3.4 oz), medications, entertainment (books, magazines), and a change of clothes just in case your checked luggage gets lost.
What to Pack in Your Checked Bag
The luggage you’ll check in at the airport will contain all other items you’ve packed but aren’t in your personal bag and carry-on. It includes clothes, shoes, liquids over 3.4 oz, and other electrical items such as hair styling tools.
Travel Tips For Honeymooners
Your post-wedding trip is nothing short of a magical experience. Now that you have your honeymoon packing list settled, you can relax and count down the days until your most awaited vacation. To avoid any inconveniences, here are some final reminders:
- After preparing your luggage, weigh them and review the airline’s guidelines to ensure it doesn’t exceed the maximum weight limit (usually 50 pounds).
- Review your airline’s allotted size measurements for personal items and carry-on baggage.
- Research to find out if your accommodations have laundry service.
- Make copies of all essential travel documents and bring them with you.
- Double-check that you have your passport or ID in your personal item.
- Check the maximum amount of money you can bring upon entry to your honeymoon destination.
- Investing in travel organizers and using them to pack your things accordingly (e.g., toiletries and first-aid kits in one pouch or cube, jackets in larger cubes) is best for a more convenient trip.