Packing List (Combined from Forum posts)

[Amy&Andy]

Today I think I went through every packing list thread on this forum to put together my list for packing our boatload of stuff we are hauling down to Mexico. I compiled all of the info I got from the posts into one master list, so hopefully this will save some time for other masterpackers out there.

Keep in mind, some of this is more specific to our actual items, but otherwise there are some goodies I totally wouldn't have thought of!

 

PACKING LIST:

 

CARRY ON

(BOTH BRIDE & GROOM WILL HAVE A CARRY ON TO DIVVY THIS UP)

Passports and driver's licenses

Plane tickets

Copies of all contracts

Vendor contact info

Lists of guests and travel info, arrival times, hotels where they will be

Copies of wedding insurance policy

Credit cards, only ones we will use

Hotel reservation confirmations

Photocopies of medical and or trip insurance coverage

Phone number of doctor, house sitters, credit card companies

Envelope of $1 bills for tipping (we are bringing about $75 worth)

Wedding day jewelry, including wedding rings

Wedding vows

Wedding dress

Veil

Groom's suit

Cell phone & charger

Camera & extra batteries/memory stick

Extra wedding invite

Copies of WC emails

Sunglasses

Ipod & charger for ceremony (with burnt cd’s of music for backup)

 

CHECKED BAG 1

All Bride’s clothes

Silk bouquet & boutonnières

Wedding day undergarments

Bras

Shoes

Purse

Bathing suits

Sleepwear

Groom’s gift (wrapped)

Some glass ceremony items

 

CHECKED BAG 2

All Grooms clothes

Grooms shoes

Grooms accessories

Some glass ceremony items

Ring holder shells

 

CHECKED BAG 3

Razor & shaving cream

Bride’s makeup

Bride and Groom’s perfumes

Shout wipes/Tide stick

Lotions

Band-Aids

Nail file/clippers

Visine

After-sun care

Insect repellant

Toothpaste and toothbrushes

Deodorant

Bobby pins

Safety pins

Makeup remover

Cotton swabs/Makeup brushes

Hair brush and accessories

Hairdryer

Curling iron/straightener

Shampoo/conditioner/styling products

Slippers for the room

Sewing kit

Travel mirror- to see your hair on the wedding day

Glade plug in-for room

Watch: for telling time at the pool (no clocks anywhere)

Ziplocks

 

CHECKED BAG 4---DONE

Welcome bags and contents

Menus

Guest book & pens

Thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips

Place cards

Cake Topper

 

CHECKED BAG 5

Table décor (candles, flowers, table runner, etc.)

Ceremony accessories (sand ceremony)

Fix it kit: Sharpies, tape, scissors (X2), glue, extras of all materials used to make favors, double sided tape, cardstock, ribbon, tacks for flowers

Extra thank you cards

Wedding planning folder with guest list and wedding details

 

TO DO:

*Make a photocopy of passport and driver license to carry, and scan/email another copy to yourself. That way, if you lose these documentations, you'll have some form of proof and will be easier to get the replacement

*Make list of all important phone number for TA, WC, flight number, etc.

*Make list of all guest room numbers, phone numbers, etc.

*Call your credit card companies and inform them you will be in Mexico so they do not freeze your account due to suspicious activity.

*Inform your bank you will be in Mexico, if you plan on using your ATM card. You can ask them to temporarily raise the max on how much you can withdraw per day.

*Pre write Thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips

 

I've attached this in a word doc as well

 

 

PACKING LIST.doc

[JessicaM]

Amy you and I must be on the same page today...packing!! I did the same thing but not as good as yours!! WOW...thanks for this.

[Leia78]

OMG Amy, you are the best....and so organized! I want your wedding to come already so that I can see pics! So excited your you girl!!! I love it, another Dreams bride is going to get hitched...that means more pics and more reviews!!!

[amyh]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[Jenn3878]

WOW Amy, thanks for posting this! I am the most unorganized packer sometimes!

[FinisterraBride]

this is so useful! thanks for sharing - we are doing some of our prepacking this weekend just to have as much done as possible -yay!

[Bride010101]

Wow thanks for sharing! i'll have to save this thread for later.

[Alyssa]

Amy, that is GREAT!!

 

BTW - where did you get your wedding insurance from?

[lscilley]

Great list I think I will have to use that for when I go thanks.

[LadyCheese]

great list!! I hate packing so having a list like this really helps, thx for sharing.