Save Money on Your Honeymoon
Weddings are expensive events, to say the least. From outdoor ceremonies under a moonlit marquee to traditional church weddings, with such an incredible number of fine details to plan (and, more importantly, pay for), getting married can cost a fortune – regardless of how and where you intend to celebrate.
So, faced with such a huge financial investment, many couples understandably find it hard to locate the funds they need for their honeymoon – but they shouldn’t have to. Your honeymoon will be the most exciting, fulfilling and memorable holiday of your lives – and if you’d like to avoid some of the stresses associated with saving for yours, here are some simple but effective ways to make the trip a little less pricey.
Honeymoon registries
Gift lists (or registries) are a big part of the traditional wedding, giving your friends and family a chance to treat you to the sorts of practical gifts out of which you’ll get plenty of use in married life. However, if you’re willing to forego this pile of wedding presents, opting for a honeymoon registry instead could allow you to save vital funds on this holiday of a lifetime. If this sounds like something you and your significant other want, options range from luxurious honeymoon upgrades – such as exclusive activity packages – to plain, simple financial contributions.
Borrowing your budget
On the countdown to a wedding and honeymoon, many of us find that it’s the act of saving itself which we find difficult – rather than a shortage of funds. If you’re the sort of person who struggles to save money for big purchases, the combined costs of a wedding and honeymoon may be a bit of a stretch – in which case, you may prefer to explore your borrowing options when it comes to this once-in-a-lifetime break. That way, you can honeymoon now and worry about the practicalities of payment later.
Destination wedding
While the idea of forking out on an overseas wedding may not exactly sound like a money-saving hack, those already planning on tying the knot abroad could make some welcome savings on their honeymoon by staying in their wedding destination for another week or two once the big day is over. With so many jaw-dropping locations across the globe to choose from, a destination wedding means magnificent photos from the big day – and by sticking around for your honeymoon, you can trim back travel costs and explore your location in far greater depth.
Cheaper travel and accommodation
If you haven’t got your heart set on flying straight to the honeymoon suite, there are a broad range of alternative travel and accommodation options available to newlyweds looking for something a little different out of their honeymoon. For example, ditching costly train fares for a rented car you can use to travel around your honeymoon location will give you the ultimate opportunity to explore the area on your own terms. By renting an apartment, cottage or other holiday home directly from the owner for the duration of your stay, you can spend your nights in an accommodation option with a little more character than a chain hotel.
Spreading the word
Through careful planning and preparation, you can bypass a number of unnecessary costs associated with honeymooning – but there’s also one incredibly easy and effective way to keep costs down throughout the course of your holiday. By sharing the good news about your recent nuptials, you’ll find that a range of welcome discounts and freebies present themselves – so don’t be shy. Spilling the beans on your updated marital status could be the best money-saving hack available to you.
Whether you’d like to invite your guests to take part in a honeymoon registry or use every trick in the book to make the cost of your first holiday as a married couple a little more manageable, the key is to get creative and keep your eyes on the prize: a blissful, fuss-free break celebrating the biggest day in your relationship to date.
click here to download your FREE wedding planning pack