Today we are presenting a packing checklist for the Indian bride-a list she will need before leaving for her honeymoon. Since it is good to be prepared always, we hope our brides will print this out and tick the items on the list as they pack. Please note that this is a general list and there might be things that aren’t applicable to everyone. (Also note that if you are travelling by air, keep all liquids below 3 oz in clear plastic pouches.)
So here goes: the honeymoon packing checklist for the Indian bride…
Clothing
- Clothes for summer/warm place- swim wear, flip flops, beach slippers, skirts, shorts, tank tops.
- Clothes for winter/cold place- Jacket, mittens, sweaters, shawl, socks, thermal wear, snow cap, scarf, gloves, snow shoes.
- General (at least 4 sets) – Dresses, pants, jeans, T-shorts, formal shirts, blouses, skirts, salwar kameez, dupattas, sari (though most brides wouldn’t want to wear one to their honeymoon), tights and leggings, stockings.
- Sleep wear- Gowns, negligees, tank and shorts, pyjamas, lingerie, robe.
- Active wear- Gym pants, sneakers and/or tennis shoes, T-shirts, sports bra and track pants for workouts.
- Inner garments
Personal Items
- Sunglasses and other prescription eyewear
- Purses, clutches or bags for matching with different outfits, beach bag etc
- Hats, scarves, caps, socks, gloves
- Costume jewellery
- Artificial Mangal sutra and jewellery- avoid wearing real jewellery while travelling
- Bindis, hair pins, hair bands, clips,
- Makeup items- Kajal, mascara, lipsticks, blush, foundation, sunscreen, lip balm, makeup remover.
- Combs and brushes
- Baby powder or talcum powder
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizer-day and night cream
- Hair oil
- Hand and foot cream, under eye cream
- Acne cream
- Face-wash, cleanser, toner
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Bath soap, shower gel, loofah
- Towel, napkin
- Razor and shaving cream
- Deodorant and perfumes
- Dental hygiene: toothbrush and paste, floss, mouthwash, etc
- Feminine hygiene products-sanitary napkins, tampons etc
Medical kit
- Pain medicines and fever reducers
- Anti-diarrheal and anti emetic medicines
- Motion sickness medicine
- Antibiotic cream and anti allergy skin cream
- Antihistamine for allergies
- Cold and cough medicine
- Nasal decongestant spray or medicine
- Eye drops
- Prescription medicines, if any
- Bug and mosquito repellent
- Birth control pills
- Adhesive tapes, bandages
Documents and other travel items
- Luggage locks
- Ear plugs and eye masks
- Travel pillow, small blanket
- Travel/medical insurance cards
- Passport and visa
- E-tickets
- Hotel booking confirmation printouts
- Driving license
- Travel itinerary
- Pre-paid mobile card, International card
- Scanned copy or Xerox copy of marriage license
- Pocket book with emergency contact numbers
- Travellers’ checks
- Currency-local and foreign
- Frequent flier, special hotel membership cards
Miscellaneous Items
- Cell phones and charger
- Flashlight
- Binoculars
- Travel guide and maps/directions of the place
- Hand sanitizer, hand wipes
- Journal, diary, notebook, pen, pencils
- iPod, Tablet, laptop with cables
- Beach mat, newspapers etc
- Umbrella, rain coat, parka for rainy weather.
- Q-tips
- Duct tape
- Camera, case, batteries, USB stick, charging cables, Memory cards etc
Have we forgotten anything in the honeymoon packing checklist for the Indian bride? Let us know below!