Everything You Need to Include on Your Honeymoon Packing List

Want to know the essentials that you need on your honeymoon packing list to ensure you have everything you need? This list includes the most important items for you to bring for your romantic getaway and each will make your trip more enjoyable. You have so much to think about as you plan for your wedding, the last thing you need to stress over is your honeymoon packing list. So sit back, relax, and check off each item listed below!

Picking out what needs to go on your honeymoon packing list can be a headache, and if you’re anything like me, you are giddy about the idea that you won’t have to come up with it all on your own. Having just gotten married last year, I know how stressful this time can be, and I know what things I was glad I brought, what I didn’t need, and things I wish I’d had on my own honeymoon.

You are going to be so thrilled by how easy it is to pack for your honeymoon after going through this list. I’ve included everything that you may need to know from honeymoon outfits, to honeymoon packing list for her, honeymoon packing, wedding night packing list, winter honeymoon packing list, and more! If you have any questions after reading this, leave me a comment!

After going through this honeymoon packing list, you are going to feel so much more energy and excitement about prepping for your trip. You’ll feel more confident in the choices you make about what goes into your bag. You’re going to feel your stress melt away, I am so excited for you!!

This post is all about the essential items that you need to have on your honeymoon packing list.

The Best Honeymoon Packing List

Travel essentials

These are items you’ll want to carry on the plane (if you are flying obvi) with you. You’ll need these in case of an emergency, which definitely won’t happen, we just like to be prepared bc yay honeymoons we want no worries!

Sorry for all the commentary on this section, I was getting a little excited while writing. Too many experiences with these ones, if you know what I mean.

Drivers License/ID and passport
Cash (never travel without some on you… trust me *insert face palm emoji)
credit card (make sure it’s travel friendly.. also lol remember when people used to say to take travelers checks)
Cell Phone
Cell Phone Charger (and any other types of chargers, i.e. apple watch)
Basic toiletries (I always have a toothbrush/toothpaste, contact case and solution bc you’re girl’s blind, deodorant, and face wash)
Basic Makeup (ok, maybe I’m a little extra on this one.. but say you loose your luggage. You don’t want to be left without anything for your HONEYMOON!)
Printed itinerary and tickets (am I the only one who fears my phone will die right before I scan it at my gate?)
Prescription Medications (yep)
One change of clothes
Adapter (if you are going to another country… *face palm again)
Printed copies of your travel doc’s (my mom would say I needed this… I’ve never needed them… your call)

Clothing

Ok, honey, there are A LOT of factors that go into determining what clothes you need to bring on your honeymoon. Here is a list of things to think about: weather, length of time, type of activities you’ll be doing, how much fashion matters to you, if you are checking a bag, etc.

I will give you a list of essentials that you’ll need no matter where you’re at. You’ll then see a miscellaneous section. Those are some items that you may need depending on various scenarios. You can include and check those off if you think you’ll need them too.

Essentials for her:

Shirts (two blouse/tanks, two casual)
Jacket
Cardigan
Jeans (one pair, trust me. ONLY one)
Leggings (again, only one)
Dress (one that is classy, one that can be casual.. think sundress- it can be casual or nice depending on how you accessorize)
Swimsuits (bring two)
Underwear (at least one pair for each day)
Bras
Pajamas
Accessories (don’t take too many, I lost all of mine all in Mexico on my honeymoon… very sad)
Sunglasses
Socks
Shoes (one nice pair, and one that are comfortable for walking)
Sandals

Essentials for him:

Jeans (one pair is fine)
Khakis or Joggers (two pairs)
Dress Pants
T-shirts (3-5)
Polo (1)
Button-down (1)
Sports Jacket (optional)
Light Jacket (not optional)
swimsuit
Underwear (see comment above)
Pajamas
Sunglasses
tie (optional)
Socks (don’t forget one pair of dress socks)
Shoes (one nice pair, and one that are comfortable for walking)
Sandals

Miscellaneous:

Hats (if you are going to a warm place bring beach hats and baseball caps. Cold places bring a beanie)
Shorts (didn’t want to put this above if you are going to Antarctica on your vacay, you know)
One Piece Swim Suit (for modesty AND for outdoor excursions like… jet skiing or something)
Bathing suit coverup
Coat and more warm layers (for cold places)
If you are going somewhere cold, just bring all the stuff, you know, like gloves, scarves, boots, etc. I think you know what you’re signing up for)
Umbrella (I was thinking about England when I wrote this honestly… If you look at the weather and it looks like rain, doesn’t hurt to stuff that COMPACTABLE puppy in your checked bag)

Toiletries

I don’t really need to add a blurb here, but I will. A honeymoon packing list would never be complete without ALL the fab toiletries. If I forgot anything here, please leave a comment to let me know!

Toothbrush/toothpaste (very important)
Floss
Contacts case
Contact solution
Glasses
EXTRA PAIR OF CONTACTS (sheesh)
Face wash and makeup remover
Facial moisturizer
Body lotion
Shampoo/conditioner/body wash (travel size plzzz)
Deodorant
Brush/comb
Extra hair ties
Makeup (don’t bring too much, you probably won’t need it as much as you think)
Lip Balm
Tweezers
Cotton swabs
Nail clippers
Razors
Sunscreen (doesn’t matter where you’re going, trust me!)
Hand sanitizer
Feminine hygiene products
Band-aids (must have)
Prescription medication (please put them in the original bottles)
Pain reliever (Consider bringing some that helps with sleep just in case)
Antacids (LIFE SAVING)
Diarrhea medication (don’t want to talk about it, just trust me)
Contraceptive (nuff said)

Romantic Extras

The fun part, am I right? Yeah these are the things that you were really curious about. So just because I want the Go*gle to like me, I don’t want to write every little detail, but hopefully my hints help?

Bring anything you really want though. Surprise each other, and make great memories together!

Perfume (look up ANY article about the power of scent in making memories)
Lingerie
Polaroid Camera (cute, optional)
Love notes
Scented oils
Chocolate
Romantic playlist
Anything you got at the bachelor or bachelorette parties that I don’t want to spell out here *winky face
Baggies (not romantic, just didn’t know where to include it lol use them if you don’t want your phone or wallet to get wet)

Bonus: A Few Recommendations

If you are going out of the country, do yourself a favor and pay for international cell service, even just during the time you’re on your trip. Usually it isn’t that much, mine was $10 per day. TRUST ME, it’s worth it.

Check if you need an adapter if you are leaving the country. Most resorts have American plugs, but if you’re staying in an Airbnb or something… NO GAURANTEE!

Double check what the weather is going to be like a few days in advance. When in doubt, bring an extra jacket. You’d rather be comfortable on your honeymoon.

Don’t overschedule yourself. As a rule of thumb, don’t plan more than one activity a day. And “going out to get lunch at a cute cafe” counts as one thing. Really, you don’t want to be busy, out and about, the whole time.

Research where you want to eat ahead of time. Save a bit before and have one nice dinner. Take a picture there! That’s the one that you can show your kids and tell them “see that was mommy and daddy on our honeymoon” and they will think you were all bougie because you were at a fancy place. Cute! Plus mems!

Don’t stress. You can buy most things most places!

HAVE FUN!!