Ideas & Trends

Wedding planning has consumed you for the past several months. You have spent endless nights going over details and arrangements. On more than one occasion you‘ve probably wondered if the stress will ever end. Well, you can breathe easy because it does. A week of relaxation awaits you after the big day.

If you haven’t decided where the honeymoon will be, here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself:

• Do we want to go somewhere on the beach? The mountains? Overseas? Cruise?
• What’s the budget?
• How long can we be gone?
• Do we want to go somewhere neither of us has ever been?
• Do you want a more leisurely or active honeymoon?
• Do we want to go all-inclusive?

Going over these questions with your fiancé will get your creative juices flowing. It’s very important that you’re both 100% agreeable and comfortable with the destination of choice. The last thing you need are doubts about your decision after the trip has been booked.

Here are some common tips that most couples wish they had considered before choosing their honeymoon destination:

• Why not go all-inclusive? These resorts can be easy on the pocketbook, and allow you to travel back and forth to other company properties at no extra charge. All food, drinks, and services are included in the price.
• If you’re planning on going to the Caribbean, consider hurricane season, which typically runs from June to November.
• Talking to other couples who have been to the same destination can be a great help! There’s no underestimating word of mouth.
• If you're leaving the country, make sure your passport is current and ready to go! If you don't have one yet, get one NOW before you finalize that international get-away. The process of getting one is becoming longer and longer. If you wait too long, you may be out of luck.
• Call ahead and have the resort place flowers, rose petals, and wine in the room ahead of time. When you arrive, your bride will be amazed!
• Get in touch with resort guest services. They could assist you in planning all of your activities during your stay. Taking care of this detail ahead of time will help a smooth flowing honeymoon.
• Consider a destination wedding which allows you to hold the wedding and honeymoon at the same location.

The Man Registry Recommendation: Go over this list with your fiancé to get a feel of what you’re both looking for in the honeymoon. By answering some of these basic questions, it will make the planning process a lot easier!