When should you start Planning your Honeymoon?
After the whirlwind of the wedding planning process and enjoying the day itself, jetting off to exotic shores for your honeymoon can be a truly magical experience. From floating bungalows in the Maldives to treehouses in the Balinese forests, this most special of holidays gives you the chance to truly indulge and start married life off in a utopian setting.
Experts recommend you should start planning your honeymoon at least six to nine months before your wedding day. This way, you’ll have enough time to consider all your options and do all the research necessary to enjoy this trip of a lifetime. But what exactly goes into planning a honeymoon? In this post, we run you through three of the most important things to consider during the process.
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Where to go
The most exciting part is also one of the most important, and should be determined early on – deciding where to go. Perhaps you’ve previously discussed some of the options, or have always had a dream destination in mind, or maybe you’re looking at every location with fresh eyes. Either way, it’s important at this point to consider the different options within your budget before creating a shortlist of potential places.
To help you narrow down your choices, think about the type of landscape you’d be most interested in, be it snowy mountains or sprawling beaches. You should also look at the type of activities and accommodation options on offer, to ensure you can find something that suits both of your tastes.
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When to go
Once you know where you’ll be landing after the high of your wedding day, you can start to think about timings. Lots of couples choose to keep the wedding celebrations going by immediately jetting off the very next day. This can be an excellent way to ride the wave of emotions built up on your wedding day, but it does rely on you being organised and having everything ready to go in advance of your wedding.
There is always a lot of post-wedding admin that needs to be sorted out, from returning outfits to helping clear the venue. You may want to be present for these tasks to ensure they are done right. It’s also quite a responsibility to leave somone with! Would you view a next-day honeymoon as a wonderful chance to relax after all the stress of planning a wedding, or would it be stressful to be away during this time? Ultimately, there are no rules regarding timings. Whether you go the very next day or organise a trip a few months later, the most important thing is finding a time that suits your schedules.
Where to stay
Booking your accommodation as early as possible means you’re more likely to not only secure your preferred option, but you could also benefit from cheaper rates. Once you’ve decided where and when you want to celebrate your honeymoon, make sure to start narrowing down potential stays that align with both your preferences. There are lots of factors to consider when choosing your accommodation, from location, to privacy, to potential added extras. Make sure you inform your hotel that you’re visiting to celebrate your honeymoon and you may be in line for some upgrades once you arrive.
Either way, choosing the right room is an essential component of any honeymoon experience, so you’ll want to ensure you get it just right. Allowing yourself enough time to do all the necessary research and consider all the possible options will leave you feeling reassured that you’ve made the perfect choice and found the best possible way to kick off this exciting chapter of your lives.
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