When the stress of wedding planning and the rewarding big day have come and gone, it’s time for you and your spouse to enjoy the ultimate after-party: your honeymoon. To ensure you have a seamless, satisfying experience, create a packing checklist. Before zipping up your luggage and jetting off to the beach or your cabin rental, review the following list of honeymoon essentials.

What to Pack on Your Honeymoon

1. Journal & Camera

Although living in the moment is essential to any relationship, this is a trip you’ll want to remember for years to come. Pack a small travel journal for jotting down your favorite events of the day or sketching the view from your room. Instead of having your smartphone out all the time, pack a digital or mini Polaroid® camera to snap pictures without work emails dragging you back to reality.

2. Sunscreen & Anti-Itch Cream

While you might be enjoying those initial days of newlywed bliss, sooner or later, you’ll want to leave the hotel room and check out your destination. When you head out for some outdoorsy fun, you’ll need sunscreen to protect yourself from skin damage and painful sunburns. When you return to your cabin rental or hotel room, you’ll be happy you packed that anti-itch cream for any mosquito bites, poison ivy encounters, and other irritating ailments.

3. Canvas Tote Bag

Whether you’re picnicking in a vineyard or digging your toes in the sand, this catch-all will come in handy on your adventures. Plus, since the material dries quickly, you don’t have to worry about spilled beverages or hot tub water. When you leave the room, use it for essentials—lip balm, phone charger, wallet—as well as towels, playing cards, or snacks.

For a remarkable honeymoon to kick off married life, book a trip to Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston, IL. Located in the “Silent Forest,” this is the perfect locale to forget about your day-to-day life and zone out with your new spouse. Sample award-winning wine paired with exquisite entrees from Chef Margaret Rodenhouse before heading back to your cabin rental, complete with a fireplace and whirlpool spa. To book your stay, call (618) 228-9111, and visit the website to learn more.