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What’s the big event after the big day? The honeymoon, of course! Here are my top tips to make packing easy and stress-free.

1. Pack Light. Pack only what you need — heavy luggage is tough to lug around airports and can get expensive when you’re charged those annoying overweight fees. Choose clothes you can mix and match and wear more than once. Pare down your look to one formal dress or outfit and take just one coat or sweater. And shoes? They’re heaviest of all! Take one for walking, one for dressy and one for the beach.

2. Be romantic. Don’t let packing light get in the way of romance. Surprise your fiancé by packing a small gift to be opened when you arrive. Also toss in travel candles, massage oils and silky lingerie to set the mood.

3. Rely on the hotel’s complimentary benefits. Find out what your hotel provides in your room (soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer) and leave these heavy items at home.

4. Pay attention to the weather. Check the forecast for your destination and pack accordingly.

5. Capture memories. Pack your camera along with memory cards, batteries and other accessories. Also pack zippered plastic bags for taking home mementos you find on your trip.

6. Don’t pack duplicate items. Compare packing lists with your fiancé to make sure you don’t double-up on items that you could share like contact solution, toothpaste, aspirin and sunscreen.

7. Roll clothing, don’t fold. Folded clothes take up more room in luggage. Roll your clothes for a better fit. Rolling also prevents wrinkling.

8. Stow “must-haves” in your carry on bag. Airline tickets, identification, credit cards, cash, prescriptions and important contact information should be with you at all times.

9. Don’t forget the important extras. Tuck in an extra set of contact lenses, eyeglasses, camera battery and other small items you can’t live without.

10. Include a collapsible bag in your luggage. Just in case you find lots of souvenirs or have lots of dirty laundry to take home, you’ll have a separate bag you can check instead of leaving things behind.

Enjoy!

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