Today's guest post is about preparing for your honeymoon. I think we've made up for ours in the years that followed, but we really cared more about getting married than the honeymoon. Blame it on the broke college kid situation. With that being said, plan in advance and you'll have a much better trip.
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For some, the honeymoon can be just as
exciting as the wedding. It’s the opportunity to privately celebrate your union,
and your very first vacation together as a married couple. It needs to be
memorable, and the definition of that is up to you.
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Despite the excitement of a honeymoon, it can remain a stressful experience to plan and get right. Consequently, here are helpful tips for the preparation and planning stage of your all-important honeymoon.
Decide What You Need from
a Honeymoon
Your honeymoon should be different from
any other vacation you have already taken – and any which you plan to take in
the future. It’s one crucial opportunity to treat yourself to a luxurious and unforgettable
experience. Nevertheless, your honeymoon should still adhere to your tastes.
There is no pressure for a five-star resort if opulent hotels simply aren’t your
preference.
There are other ways you can upgrade your
honeymoon experience, even if you would prefer to remain simple and budget-aware
for your accommodation and location. This could be upgrading your room to a
suite, or simply upgrading
your plane tickets.
Take Care of Any Pet Commitments
Unless you’re taking your beloved pet
along with you, you’ll need to make arrangements for your pet to be adequately
cared for whilst you’re away. This means it still needs access to good maintenance,
love and attention.
If you don’t like the idea of boarding
kennels, you can always book your dog in with doggy daycare at heartandpaw.com
and have a loved one take care of your pet in the evening. This way, it isn’t
too much of a strain on their daily routine.
It’s a good idea to arrange this a significant
amount of time in advance, to ensure that your chosen care doesn’t get fully
booked up or that loved ones have enough notice. It’s therefore one less thing
to worry about when planning your honeymoon, and you can relax knowing your pet
will be taken care of.
Begin Your Budgeting
Early
Wedding ceremonies are particularly
costly, and you may even have neglected your honeymoon budget if you have
placed too much focus on the money needed for your big day. Without savvy
budget planning, you may end up with next to nothing for your honeymoon,
meaning you can’t afford the memorable trip you always dreamed of.
While, of course, honeymoons can be
deferred until you can comfortably afford what you need, budgeting ahead of time
means you increase the chances of gaining the trip you want, exactly when you
want it.
Factor in Relaxation
Time
Planning a wedding will be possibly one of
the most stressful tasks of your life. Factor in planning a honeymoon alongside
that, as well as how emotionally overwhelmed you may feel following the
ceremony, and it’s clear that time to relax is imperative in order to reestablish
your
wellbeing. Trying to pack your honeymoon with a long list of tasks to
fulfil, places to visit and adventures to seek may leave you with no time and
may result in feeling more exhausted than you were before you left.
Always try to balance out exciting activities
with time to relax.
