The Ultimate Destination Wedding Packing Checklist

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Before you go

• Photocopy your passport. Leave a copy at your home or with someone who is not travelling with you.

• Contact your cellphone provider: Inquire about international packages or remember to turn off your data.

 

Most Important

• Passports. Visas, if necessary.

• Wedding Rings.

• Wedding Attire: Dress, Suit, Undergarments.

• Wedding Accessories: Veil, Shoes, Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume, Hairpiece.

• All translated & notarized documents. Copies of your birth certificates.

• Travel Documents: Hotel Confirmation, Plane Tickets, Boarding Passes, Itinerary.

 

Pre-Wedding

• Strapless swimwear & big brimmed hat to avoid tan lines.

• Sun tan lotion and sunscreen

• Welcome bag items.   

 

Wedding Day Essentials

• Your vows.

• Wedding night lingerie.

• Guest favors.

• Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

• If bringing your own: flowers, décor, ipod.

• Change of shoes for reception.

• Garter.

• Cake Topper.

• Stationery: signs, guest book, programs, seating chart & cards, menu.

• Unity candle or sand for ceremony.

• One of your invitations: for photos.

 

Honeymoon

• Sexy lingerie.

• Summer dresses.

• Swimwear.

• Swimsuit cover up.

• Beach bag.

• Evening dresses.

• Evening Bag.

 

Personal Items

• Glasses/Contact lenses.

• Sunglasses.

• Walking shoes/sandals

• Shorts.

• Sun hats.

• Lip balm.

• Area guides.

• Beach book.

• Insect repellent.

• Aloe Vera.

• Tooth brush & toothpaste.

• Deodorant.

• Nail file, clippers and polish.

• Brush/comb.

• Shaving cream & razors.

• Razors.

• Contraception.

• Makeup: brushes, moisturizer, foundation, blush, etc.

• Hairspray & gel

• Flat or curling iron.

 

Electronics

• Camera: bag, memory card & charger.

• Phone & charger.

• Ipod & speakers.

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Gifts

• For Him/Her.

• Parents

• Wedding Party.

• Favours.

• Sexy lingerie

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Miscellaneous Paperwork

• Copies of all contracts.

• List of all vendor contact into.

• Proof of payments.

• Photocopies of vaccination documents, prescriptions, health insurance cards

• Trip Insurance

• Important phone numbers

• Marriage certificate: if you had a legal ceremony at home.