Packing for your honeymoon should feel like the fun part — not the stressful part. After the whirlwind of wedding planning, your honeymoon suitcase is your first chance to pack for pure pleasure instead of logistics. Whether you’re headed to a beach in Bali or a villa in Tuscany, here’s the ultimate packing list to make sure you’re ready for every romantic moment (and every Instagram-worthy sunset).

1. Lingerie That Makes You Feel Like a Bride

This is not the trip to play it safe with your everyday cotton basics. Pack at least one or two pieces that make you feel like a million bucks — a silk slip, a lace bodysuit, whatever makes you feel confident and celebratory. You just got married. Dress the part, even when you’re not really “dressed.”

2. A Great Cover-Up (or Three)

If your honeymoon involves any amount of pool or beach time, a flowy cover-up is non-negotiable. Pack one for breakfast runs, one for sunset cocktails, and maybe a slightly dressier option for a beachside dinner.

3. Comfortable Shoes You Can Actually Walk In

Whatever your destination, you will walk more than you think — through cobblestone streets, along the shore, or up to a scenic overlook you didn’t plan on hiking to. Pack one pair of stylish-but-comfortable sandals and save the heels for one special night out.

4. A Statement Sundress

Every honeymoon needs at least one “we took a hundred photos in this” dress. Choose something that photographs well, packs without wrinkling too badly, and makes you feel like yourself on vacation — just the dressed-up version.

5. Sunscreen (More Than You Think You Need)

Nothing ruins the mood like a sunburn on night one. Pack a high-SPF sunscreen for your face, a separate body formula, and don’t forget lip balm with SPF. Reapply more often than feels necessary — future you will thank present you.

6. A Great Book (or Two)

Not every honeymoon minute needs to be scheduled. Bring something you actually want to read for the slow afternoons by the pool or the flight home when you’re already missing vacation.

7. A Small Bag for Day Trips

A lightweight crossbody or tote makes it easy to grab sunscreen, your phone, and a water bottle without hauling your whole suitcase to the beach. Look for something that can get a little sandy or splashed without you worrying about it.

8. Something to Document It All

Whether it’s a nice camera, a disposable film camera for a more nostalgic feel, or just making sure your phone storage is cleared out, you’ll want a real way to hold onto these memories beyond a few blurry photos.

Most of all, remember that the best honeymoon accessory is a little bit of flexibility. Leave room in the suitcase — and the schedule — for spontaneity. You’ll come home with a killer tan, a full camera roll, and (hopefully) not too much laundry.