Must-haves:
- Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
- Passport/visas/driver's license
- Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
- Hotel/theater reservation fax confirmations
- Traveler's checks
- Two sets of photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (carry one set with you, leave one in the hotel room)
- Phone numbers for your doctor, house/cat sitter, and credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen)
- Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
- Contraception
- Travel locks (combination lock recommended -- no key to lose!) and ID tags for luggage (inside and out)
- Camera
Her Stash for a Week (tweak for destination, activities, season):
- 1 pair jeans or khakis (for cold airports and the plane)
- 1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
- 1 nice sundress
- 1 little black dress
- 1 cardigan (for chilly restaurants)
- 4 play shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs)
- 2 pairs shorts
- 2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
- 1 swimsuit cover-up
- 1 pair walking shoes/sandals
- 1 pair evening shoes/sandals
- 1 evening purse
- Extra socks and underwear
- Bras (strapless and otherwise)
- Accessories (scarves and jewelry to "stretch" your wardrobe)
His Stash for a Week (tweak for destination, activities, season):
- 1 pair jeans or khakis
- 1 pair nice slacks
- 1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
- 4 play shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
- 2 pairs shorts
- 2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
- 1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 pair walking shoes/sandals
- 1 pair lace-ups
- Extra socks and underwear
Pack Here -- Don't Buy There:
- Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Aloe vera
- Band-Aids
- Aspirin
- Antacid
- Antihistamine
- Diarrhea medicine
- Motion sickness medicine
- Tampons/pads (they can be hard to find outside the U.S. and are a non-negotiable must-have when you need them!)
- Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)
- Deck of cards
- Canvas tote bag for beach or pool (also good for carrying souvenirs home)
- Guidebook
- Electrical converter/adapter
Bathroom Basics:
- Travel-size toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Cosmetics
- Make-up remover
- Cotton balls and swabs
- Comb/brush
- Hair gel/spray
- Nail file/clippers
- Shaving cream
- Razors
- Contact lens and re-wetting solution, storage case
- Hair accessories
Optional Items (your hotel may provide):
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body lotion
- Hair dryer
- Shower cap
- Alarm clock
Handy Extras:
- Extra pair of glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, and the like
- Ziplock bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
- Earplugs
- Sewing kit
- Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
- Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
- Visine
- Waist pack (to keep money handy and in sight)
- Small backpack(s) for day excursions and impromptu picnics
- 1 pair old sneakers or Keds that can get wet or ruined (if you're traveling to the tropics)
- 1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
- Swiss Army knife
- Compact umbrella or rain ponchos
Leave Behind With Family or Friends:
- Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
- Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts
- A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and pertinent financial info
Davids Bridal Bra - 36B - $25+shipping
Davids Bridal Slip - Size 14 - $20+shipping
Card Box $25 plus shipping
100 Response cards and envelopes - $10 OBO plus shipping
"SWEET" "LOVE" Candy Table Signs - $20 plus shipping (Can be repainted VERY easily)
In action picture - sorry it's not so good.
Candy Scoops from Michaels, plastic with hearts on handle - 6 of them - $6.00 plus Shipping
Thank You Parasol - $20 plus Shipping
16x16 plexiglass piece for cake stand $10+shipping
9-3x3 vases for the cake stand $5+shipping
Tattoo Cover Kit - Never Used - Purchased at Davids Bridal $20+shipping
DIY Flipflop - Never worn, got packed away in a box at the church and never made it to the reception - $2+shipping
Davids Bridal Black Sash - Never Worn - went with a different sash - $5+shipping
Orange Ribbon - Never Used - $5+shipping
Invisible Pens - Good for RSVP Cards - Have 2 of them, never used - $2+shipping
Fall Berries - Planned on using them as boutoneires, but switched flowers and had to change - 8 sets- $8+shipping
Leaves from Oriental Trading - $4+shipping
Blinking Lights from Michaels - ended up using different ones - $1+shipping
Pocket Folds from CardsandPockets - 41 leftover - Cobalt in Color - $15+shipping
3.5x6.75 Precut Enclosures from CardsandPockets - If interested I will open and count how many are in the package - $10+shipping
57 Envelopes with Square flap from CardsandPockets - $4+shipping
DIY Pew Bows - 14 of them - $50+shipping
Beads - Used to dangle from my centerpieces (See attached photo) - $10+shipping
Iron-On "Property of the Groom" - $1+shipping
"Bride" Rhinestones - $1+shipping
Candle Holders - Used as centerpieces to create height, had 3 candles on each table - Have 7 of Each - $7+shipping
<---these were the candles I used.
Tulle - Used less than half of the roll - $2+shipping
Flowers - I used one on my flowergirl basket, took the pin off and hot glued it - $2+shipping
<---what it looked like on the basket.
Check Back! More to be added as I get through everything. If you see anything else on my page that you are interested in, let me know and I will let you know if I will be selling it and for how much. Thanks for looking!!!











