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 and Visas, as require

• 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: Itinerary, Boarding Passes, Hotel/Car Rental/Insurance/Excursion Confirmations, 

 

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

• Required props 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

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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