So much planning goes into your big day that by the time the honeymoon rolls around, you may find yourself ill prepared for the vacation of a lifetime.  Sure, you’ve got the tickets that will take you off to a week of pampering and luxury in some exotic island locale, but what will you wear once you remove all those layers of satin and tulle?  You probably have at least one piece on hand in the form of some slinky, white sleepwear and a diaphanous silk chiffon robe, but you’re going to need a few more pieces to last out the week (despite the fact that much of your time will be spent in bed).  When you finally decide to come up for some air (or much-needed sustenance), you’re going to want to go out in style.  Even in your room, there are some things that will make your stay more enjoyable.  So here are just a few items you should pack when you jet off for your fabulous honeymoon in paradise.

1.       Cocktail dress and strappy heels.  If you’re doing it right, you’re staying at a resort.  This means you’ll want to dress appropriately for dinner.  The bathrobe is fine if you’re ordering room service, but you’re going to need something a bit classier for the dining room.  So bring a flirty little cocktail dress and some heels that make your legs look a mile long.  Your new husband won’t be able to wait to get back to the room.

2.       Swimsuit.  Nothing is more luxurious than spending a day by the pool, catching some rays, taking a dip, and snoozing in the sun to release the tension built up from months of wedding planning.  So make sure you hit the deck in style with some of the latest suits of the season (one-piece bikinis are particularly popular, but you may want to get a base tan before you go, and slather on the sunblock poolside to avoid unsightly tan lines).

3.       Beach bag.  Get yourself a cute little shoulder bag to house sunglasses, sunblock, flip-flops, a towel, a floppy hat, a good book, and basically anything you might need to make your days roaming around the island a breeze.

4.       Bubble bath.  As honeymoon accessories go, you can’t get much better than a lightly scented, moisturizing bubble bath.  Ease sore muscles and relax with your man in a tub that is likely much larger than the one you’ve got at home (courtesy of the honeymoon suite).  If he’s not in the mood for love after seeing you adorned with nothing but foamy froth, you might want to check him for a pulse.

5.       Lingerie.  You’ve got your wedding-night ensemble all worked out, but you don’t want to send it to the laundry every day so you have something to wear to bed each night.  Instead, invest in a nice array of lingerie.  Make sure to go for quality since these pieces could last you a good long while if you spend wisely.  Buy a variety of items (from high-class corsets to a couple of see-through numbers) to make sure your man has a lot of visual stimuli.  This will ensure that your honeymoon delivers on the promise of a lifetime.

Sarah Danielson writes for InStyle Swimwear where you can find Vix bikini and other popular brands.

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