After months of planning, the honeymoon is the one trip where you get to dress purely for pleasure. A little planning means you will have something for every moment without packing your entire wardrobe.
Plan by moment, not by day
Instead of an outfit for each day, think about the moments: travel days, beach or pool days, sightseeing, and special dinners. Most honeymoons need two or three dinner looks, a few day dresses and one or two beach cover-ups.
Keep a bridal thread running
Many brides like to keep wearing white or ivory on honeymoon. It photographs beautifully in sunshine and makes the trip feel like a continuation of the wedding. Mix it with natural textures such as crochet, raffia and cotton so it feels relaxed rather than formal.
Day dresses
A cotton midi is the hardest-working piece in a honeymoon suitcase. The Emery White Cotton Midi Dress is the kind of shape that works for lunch, a market or a walk through town. For beach days, a knit or crochet maxi such as the Tessie Knit and Crochet Maxi Dress layers easily over swimwear.
The dinner looks
Choose at least one dress that feels a step up. A halter maxi, like the Quincy Halter Maxi Dress, is elegant for a terrace dinner and packs well. Add statement earrings and you have a look that feels as special as the occasion.
Shoes
Limit yourself to three pairs: flat sandals for walking, a mule or low heel for dinner, and something for the beach. A raffia heel such as the Reed Floral Raffia Heel bridges day and evening. See more in our Bridal Shoes edit.
Packing checklist
- Two or three dinner outfits
- Three or four day dresses or co-ords
- One or two beach cover-ups
- Three pairs of shoes
- A light layer for evenings and flights
- A beach tote and a small evening bag
- Pretty nightwear for the first nights
A final word
Pack fewer pieces you love rather than lots you might wear. The honeymoon is about time together, and the best wardrobe is the one you barely have to think about.
Browse the full Honeymoon collection, take the bridal style quiz, or let us build a personal edit around your destination and budget.