 How
Honeymoons Got Started
The word honeymooncomes
from ancient times when Teuton couples would get  married
under a full moon and they drank honey for thirty days after the
wedding. Today a honeymoon is
more like a couple's private celebration and a time to wind down
after a long and well worth journey that brought your lives together.
Some wedding couples decide to go far away to
an exotic place while others stay closer to home. Either way,
a romantic holiday is a wonderful way to complete your wedding
plans.
If
you are staying in a hotel close by for your wedding
night, a nice idea is to have one of your wedding
attendants drop off a basket for you to enjoy later together.
Fill it with treats, chocolates, snacks, massage oil, glasses
and champagne. Everything you might need for a little private
romantic celebration after the main event. This may be a good
time to have your overnight bags delivered so they will be waiting
there for you. Then they will not be forgotten in someone's car
or at home with all the commotion of the day.
If
you have decided to give gifts to one another you may wish to
save them for your first breakfast as newlyweds,
making your first day extra special.
If
your the type of people who like to know things are taken care
of and want to know exactly where you are going on your honeymoon,
 we
would suggest that you book your honeymoon reservations
early. Some couples are more adventurous and don't really care
where they end up as long as they are together. These couples
feel more comfortable waiting for the last minute traveling deals.
We do suggest that if you are planning to leave
the country that you make sure you have your passports well in
advance. You may also need immunizations if you are traveling
to some parts of the world. Talking to a travel agent is always
a good place to start when planning your honeymoon.
 The
items you pack for your wedding honeymoon
truly depend on your destination, the agenda and your personal
needs. Use common sense when packing and think about all the things
you will be doing on your trip and what you will need for each
event. You can even get Bride and Groom
attire like hats and T-shirts that make things a little more fun
on your wedding honeymoon. These are great if
you want the world to know your newlyweds. Here
is a list of some more practical items you might need on your
honeymoon to get you started packing:
Honeymoon
Packing Checklist
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Coat |
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Clothes including bathing suit, cover up, and night
wear |
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All appropriate shoes needed |
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Sunglasses |
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Glasses and Contacts with solution |
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Make-up, deodorant and other personal care items |
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Shampoo, conditioner, styling products |
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Tooth brush and toothpaste |
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Razor and shaving cream |
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Hair brush, styling tools, hair dryer if not supplied
in hotel room (voltage adapter if needed) |
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Hat |
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Camera, memory card, video camera, extra battery,
film, charger |
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Credit cards, traveler's cheques, money |
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Driver's license, passport |
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Flight tickets, and all travel information including
maps |
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Reading material |
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Cell phone and charger |
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Snack for trip |
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Watch & jewelry |
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Sun screen / Insect repellent |
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Medications, Head ache medication, Indigestion Medication,
Gravol |
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Mini sewing kit |
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First Aid Items |
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Copy of prescriptions |
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List of important phone numbers and contact names |
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Keys |
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Insurance cards for medical and auto insurance |
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Honeymoon
To Do Check List
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Arrange for house sitting, pet care,
plant care and mail pick up while away on honeymoon |
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Set up light timers |
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Insurance cards for medical and auto insurance |
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Check weather forecast for destination |
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Check if refills for prescriptions are needed |
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Pay bills that will come due while on honeymoon |
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Confirm all reservations |
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Arrange for any car rentals needed |
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Photocopy credit card & passport (keep in safe
place) |
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Empty refrigerator of food that could spoil while
you are away |
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Fill car gas tank |
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Turn heat / turn off air conditioner |
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Make sure all doors and windows are locked |
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Turn off and unplug appliances and computer |
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