Let’s talk about the honeymoon.
No, Not Just About The Flights
Sure, the flights are booked. The hotel’s reserved. Maybe you even have a Pinterest board titled “Honeymoon Outfits.” But between wedding planning, family group texts, and wondering if you should’ve eloped after all — the actual prep for your honeymoon has taken a back seat.
Before you start rage-packing two days before takeoff, let’s talk about what really matters (and what doesn’t) when it comes to honeymoon planning. No fluff. No pressure. Just the real stuff you’ll wish you thought of sooner.
First of all, don’t over think it
Beach, cabin, city, whatever — if it’s somewhere you can sleep in, not answer emails, and maybe eat something delicious with your person, it’s a a honeymoon.
You don’t need a theme, a custom hashtag, or a full content strategy. This trip isn’t for the ‘gram (unless you want it to be). This is the exhale after the chaos.
Book the big things, then chill
Flights? Yes. Hotel? Of course. But every dinner reservation, museum ticket, and outfit planned by the hour? You’ll burn out before wheels-up.
Leave room to nap. Leave room to explore. Leave room for lazy mornings, spontaneous detours, and maybe an afternoon nap you didn’t plan — that’s the good stuff.
Build in a buffer day (or two)
Weddings are exhausting. Like “I forgot how to put on socks” exhausting. Don’t fly out the next morning at 6 am — give yourself space to come down from the adrenaline high.
This also leaves wiggle room if anything runs late, or if you want to do something spontaneous post-wedding (brunch, coffee with family or just collapse in peace.)
Pack like a real person
Yes, cure outfits are fun — but this is not the time to bring heels you’ve never worn or a suitcase full of “maybe I’ll feel like wearing it” pieces.
Pack what you know you love, what’s comfy, and what you won’t regret halfway through day one.
A few MVP Items
Comfy travel clothes
One “fancy dinner” outfit
Your go-to beauty stuff (don’t try 12 new products, just to break out in hives)
A mini pharmacy (Advil, Tums, allergy meds, motion sickness pills, etc.)
A travel-friendly tripod if you wants pics
Snacks. Always snacks.
Set a “no guilt” rule
This is not a productivity contest. You don’t need to “make the most” of every day, visit all the top spots, or turn your honeymoon into a travel documentary.
If you do nothing but sleep, snack, and talk about how weird weddings are — you nailed it. Relaxation with your boo is the whole point.
What to handle before you go
A few unglamorous, but important things to cross off your list:
Put your mail on hold
Check your expiration date
Send vendor tips or final wedding payments
Set travel alerts on your debit/credit card and cell phone provider
Download playlists, podcasts, Netflix episodes, etc.
Make a packing list (future you will thank you)
Turn off your wedding brain. You’re off duty now
Final thoughts:
Your honeymoon doesn’t have to be epic to be everything.
Let it be slow. Let it be quiet. Let it be a soft landing after months of chaos. You already did the hard part — now go enjoy the part where nobody needs anything from you. Order a margarita. Wear the robe. Forget what day it is. That’s the vibe.
