Your honeymoon marks the beginning of the rest of your life with your spouse. It should be a trip that you will never forget. Planning the honeymoon, though, is one of the most stressful parts of getting married, second only to planning the actual wedding. While it may be impossible to predict how your honeymoon will go, you can set it up to be the best it can be. Here are some tips on how to plan the best honeymoon with your spouse.
Plan every step together.
You will be spending the rest of your life with your spouse. From now on, he or she is your teammate in life, and planning your honeymoon is one of the first things you’ll be doing together as one official unit. It’s important to make sure that both of you have an equal say on where you’ll be going and what’s going to be in the itinerary. After all, this vacation is for the both of you. Always involve your partner in the planning process, and never disregard his or her opinion whenever it’s given. Instead, look for compromises that will make the both of you happy.
Check the seasons of your chosen destination.
The seasons and the weather can sometimes make or break your entire honeymoon. For example, you and your spouse could have planned for a beautiful beach vacation… but when you get there, you both realize that the destination is currently going through a harsh storm, destroying any beach plans you may have. Do some research on all your potential destinations before you book any hotel rooms or plane tickets.
Don’t go on your honeymoon right away.
Imagine this movie scene: a young couple leaves their wedding venue as soon as it’s over while their friends and family cheer. Then, the movie cuts straight to a scene of the couple running through the airport, all while still wearing their wedding attire. Variations of such a scene have led people into believing that this is how honeymoons should be planned.
In reality, the best time to go on your honeymoon is a few days or even a few weeks after the wedding. Weddings are exciting, but they’re also tiring, especially as the day approaches and you’re still making last minute preparations. Adding travel stress to your exhaustion might make the start of your honeymoon unpleasant. Avoid this by taking some time off after your wedding to recharge.
Don’t fill your itinerary to the brim.
The point of your honeymoon is to relax, after all! While you definitely want to make the most out of your trip, having a strict itinerary with no breathing room will only tire you and stress you out. Plus, spontaneous decisions may just lead you and your partner to even more unforgettable memories. Keep your schedule flexible so that it can adjust to any last-minute changes.
Let your hotel know it’s your honeymoon.
People love the sight of a happy newlywed couple – so much so that you might get a few free goodies to celebrate! If you let your hotel know that you’re booking a room for a honeymoon trip, there’s a chance that they’ll give you something extra, such as a free bottle of wine or a box of chocolate. If you’re lucky, you might get a free room upgrade! Don’t get down if they end up not giving you anything, though – sometimes it’s exciting enough to be able to show your spouse off to everyone, even without any freebies.