Packing....

[LisaG]

WOW Paula...great list!!

[Sharonie]

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Originally Posted by PaulaV I posted this on another thread somewhere: Carry on 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, kennel, credit card companies prescriptions in original bottles jewelry, including wedding rings change of clothes wedding vows wedding dress veil groom's suit cell phone & charger laptop - if you have wedding info on it you need extra wedding invite copies of WC emails sunglasses Checked bag 1 wedding night sleepwear makeup perfume nail polish underwear bras shoes change of shoes for dancing pantyhose garter purse wrap slip groom's accessories white button down for makeup application robe for dressing something old something new something borrowed something blue her rehearsal dinner dress her good-bye brunch outfit Checked bag 2 skirts, shorts, pants t-shirts, tank tops, blouses bathing suits beach wrap sandals dresses and sundresses wraps and sweaters camera, extra batteries sunscreen hats after-sun care insect repellant toothpaste and toothbrushes deodorant makeup remover swabs hair brush and accessories shaving cream and razors tampons/pads favorite nail polish extra piece of luggage to send dress and accessories back with family Bags 3 & 4 Gifts for attendants and parents Favors Welcome bags and contents CDs/music Special cake cutting set Menus Programs Escort cards Guest book & pens table décor ceremony accessories ring bearer pillow thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips fix it kit: extras of all materials used to make favors, welcome bags and escort cards - glue gun, double sided tape, cards tock, ribbon wedding planning folder with guest list and wedding details Leave behind copies of itinerary and hotel phone numbers photocopies of passport and credit cards sealed copy of wills, insurance policy numbers, financial info key with neighbour

Great list, Paula! Thanks for posting.

One note, make a photocopy of your passport and driver license to carry with you and scan/email another copy to yourself. That way, if you loses these documentations, you'll have some form of proof and will be easier to get the replacements.

[jmhein]

Great list Paula, thanks so much! And that is great advice TropicalIslandBride!

 

I wanted to add Pepto Bismol and Imodium.... for that spicy Jamaican food...

[LGENDEIN]

Make sure you have everything for your dress. I managed to forget a slip and my dress was see through. With quick thinking a slip was made for me.......

[rodent]

Here is the packing list from my website:

 

water shoes- the beach can be rocky

camera

underwater camera if you plan to snorkel or scuba dive

passport!!!!!

travel agent's phone number incase there is a problem

medication for head aches or stomach pain

sunscreen

snorkel equipment: If you plan on doing a lot of snorkeling, having your own is very nice. The hotel has some you can use, but only for an hour at a time. There is a dive shop 2 miles away where you can rent equipment. You can get a set for $25 on amazon.com.

 

bottle opener

sunglasses

swimsuits

hat

dramamine if you get motion sickness

single ones for tipping or buying bottled water/beer when away from the hotel

calling card if you plan on making phone calls

extra batteries for cameras, etc.

camera charger & extra memory cards (for digital cameras)

outlet adaptor, if your plugs are 3 prong. The outlets in Mexico are like the 2-prong outlets in the US.

insect repellant

comfortable shoes

addresses if you plan on sending postcards

 

Things to do

Make a copy of your passport to leave with someone back home incase your passport is lost or stolen.

 

Leave the phone numbers & last 4 digits for your credit cards with someone so they can cancel them if they are lost or stolen.

 

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.

[rodent]

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Originally Posted by TropicalIslandBride Great list, Paula! Thanks for posting. One note, make a photocopy of your passport and driver license to carry with you and scan/email another copy to yourself. That way, if you loses these documentations, you'll have some form of proof and will be easier to get the replacements.

I'm adding this tip to my website

[MsShelley]

that's awesome, Paula, thanks for posting this!

[edna]

WOW Paula the list is GREAT!!!!

[Jerzzygirl]

Thank you Thankyou, Thank You!!!!!!! I am printing it all out and checking off 1 by 1 you guys are the best!!!!!

[Sharonie]

The wonder of internet sharing, we all learn something new from others... lol