| You've planned the wedding, you've booked your | | | | I'd also recommend bringing two swimsuits each. If |
| honeymoon, and there are only two days left until | | | | any mishaps occur and your suit gets torn, you don't |
| you get married and immediately head off for your | | | | want to miss out on the water for the rest of the |
| two weeks of love and relaxation. Any girl will be | | | | honeymoon. And beyond that, it's not very pleasant |
| left asking what to pack. You don't want to | | | | to put a cold and clammy swimsuit back on; it's |
| overpack and end up going over the weight limit | | | | always nicer to have a fresh dry one. Consider |
| – with no space for souvenirs – but you | | | | packing a bikini and a one-piece in case you're into |
| don't want to forget something essential and pay an | | | | beach sports. |
| exorbitant price for something you could have | | | | As far as casual clothes go, bring the minimum |
| bought at home for a pound. | | | | required number of shirts and make sure you have at |
| First things first – well before you book your trip | | | | least one outfit of clothing that you wouldn't mind |
| ensure that your passports will be in date and none | | | | throwing away. This is a must especially for the |
| of your debit or credit cards need renewal. Book | | | | more adventurous among us – that way if your |
| travel insurance, especially if you're going somewhere | | | | clothing gets really filthy on your treks through the |
| exotic with diseases you may not have been | | | | jungle, you won't have to worry about trying to fix it |
| exposed to, and bring spare copies. When you | | | | or bringing it home. Don't forget old shoes either |
| book tickets and hotel reservations, print two copies | | | | – and make sure you have comfortable walking |
| and stick one in your suitcase just in case you lose | | | | shoes in general, not just fancy sandals or heels. |
| your bag. It's also a good idea to have a couple of | | | | And bring along a pair of jeans. You might be |
| passport photocopies, and leave one with each set | | | | headed to the world's hottest honeymoon |
| of parents in case of emergencies. If you take any | | | | destination, but you'll probably be cold on the plane. |
| medicine, bring it in its proper bottle so you know the | | | | Buy and pack any medicines you think you might |
| prescription name. | | | | need – ibuprofen and aspirin and antacids, for |
| Some companies still advise you to take out | | | | example – because these medications may be |
| traveller's cheques in your home currency. | | | | expensive or not available where you're heading. |
| Personally, I would consult with my individual travel | | | | And even though you've done everything in your |
| agent, but in many cases it's easier and cheaper to | | | | power to prevent the lady in red arriving on your |
| bring a debit card (along with an emergency credit | | | | honeymoon, bring along pads and tampons. Better |
| card) and get out native currency when you arrive or | | | | safe than sorry. If you enjoy reading, bring a book |
| buy it beforehand. Many places are confused by | | | | or two for each of you that you wouldn't mind |
| traveller's cheques and nothing is worse than buying | | | | leaving in the hotel lobby when you've finished. |
| £200 worth of them and then realizing you've just | | | | Books in English are hard to find in some destinations |
| wasted all that money. | | | | and much too expensive in others. |
| To be honest, it's probably packing your clothes that | | | | I also think it's handy to bring an extra collapsible bag |
| has left you perplexed. But think about it: how | | | | – maybe a backpack - along. If you're under |
| many formal dresses will you really need? Think | | | | your luggage limit, this can be a great way to take |
| about restaurants you've booked and shows you | | | | back souvenirs, but even if you're not it's handy to |
| plan on seeing and consider packing one sun dress | | | | have an extra bag along for the gym, the beach, or |
| and one formal dress – preferably a little black | | | | hiking. |
| one – and just bring along a cardigan or light | | | | Most importantly, use your own personal discretion! |
| sweater to change your look slightly if you end up | | | | Consider carefully whether you will actually need |
| wearing one of them more than once. Your future | | | | what you're packing. Your honeymoon is about you |
| husband should only need one nice pair of pants and | | | | and your new husband, not about your sense of |
| a matching – or at least non-clashing – | | | | style. But do remember your camera; you'll want to |
| jacket. Don't forget an evening bag, either. | | | | remember this no matter what you end up wearing. |