Tips for Packing for your Honeymoon

I'm so honored to be kicking off Miss Emilee's honeymoon hiatus blog party! 

And what more appropriate than a post on how I helped her pack for her vaycay with her hubby ...

Your wedding is just around the corner! Rehearsal dress, outfit during hair and make-up, wedding dress, jewelry, shoes, check check check. Ah yes, and pack for a spectacular 7 day trip right before pulling off a massive event for 150 of your closest friends. Take a deep breath, grab a cup of tea, and let's get give this exciting part of the journey some special thought in just 3 simple steps:

1. Dress for once in a lifetime memories. I know, you picture being so exhausted post-wedding that you can't wait to flop down on a lounge chair holding hands with your new hubby. Yet in the midst of total relaxation, there are going to be some pictures of beaches, mountain tops, cathedrals, dinners -- photos to capture this special trip. And you want those pictures to look as spectacular as your heart is feeling! So make sure every little top, cozy cover-up, simple dress you throw in your bag is colorful and flattering. And throw in some jewelry or hair clips that will make your pictures look extra cute.

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2. Start with your one must-bring. What's the one dress you've been dying to wear on your honeymoon? The navy one that goes with your marigold cardigan and brown strappy sandals? Great. Now what else goes with your marigold cardigan and brown strappy sandals? Another way to think of this: Pack within a color scheme. Make sure everything you bring goes with navy, marigold and brown. If that red dress really needs to be paired with black shoes and a black cardigan? Save it to wear for date night when you get home. The goal is to make everything in your wardrobe interchangeable so you save space and maximize outfit choices once you arrive. This also makes packing less stressful as you don't have to plan out each day -- as long as you have a few things in each category, you can be spontaneous when you're there.

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3. Don't buy for a week, invest for a year. You just hosted a lovely {albeit expensive} celebration, and are now kicking up your heels on vacation. As easy way to save money amidst all the expenses is to make sure you only buy things for your honeymoon that you will wear back home. If tie-dye and hawaiian print aren't really your thing in real life, then stick to stripes and florals that you can wear year round. If you're really looking to save some money, ask a girlfriend to borrow a few things from her closet that will feel new to you. Or check out a site like Rent The Runway if having a designer dress you borrow for the week will make you feel extra special.

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We're going to pack only great pieces, that all go together, & don't break our budget? Umm, I'm pretty sure husband-to-be is going to be quite impressed, don't you? Heck. He might even be so wowed with your small suitcase and thrifty budget, he'll let you convince him to pack only brightly colored shirts for awesome pictures too. :)

So I want to hear ... Where would you go on your dream honeymoon & what would you be wearing?

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