(ARA) – The banquet hall and DJ are booked, the caterer has been chosen and the cake ordered, your dress is ready at the dress shop, and lovely flowers are selected. With all of the hard work and planning that goes into a wedding, the honeymoon is almost an afterthought, and while it is often exciting, it can be stressful, too.

You don’t have to make dozens of lists or fuss over getting ready for your trip, but do take the time to pack correctly. Home-care expert Gerry Luepke said this process begins by preparing your wardrobe. She suggests preparing clothing by first washing each item. "Try using a liquid fabric softener to add a special touch to your laundry. This is especially beneficial for laundering items where line-dry care is suggested and for adding that extra softness to all your laundry."

Once you’re set to get packing, Gerry noted that a good way to keep your clothes smelling great and static free, even in a suitcase, is to use fabric softener sheets. These aren’t just for the dryer anymore.

To enjoy a wonderfully fresh smelling wardrobe every day of your vacation, Luepke advised placing a few of the sheets between packed clothing and around the edges of the suitcase. And the honeymoon wardrobe should always include very special items: beautiful lingerie and eveningwear. Gerry advised bringing a box of sheets along to rid items of static cling. Gently wipe a dryer sheet over each garment and the static will disappear.