subject: Tips For The Perfect Honeymoon [print this page] Any couples who've gone through the rigors of planning a wedding and later on the honeymoon clearly understand that failure to plan a honeymoon in advance is simply planning to fail. Below I'll show you step by step how to plan and have a successful honeymoon.
Use Travel Agents
After your wedding; chances are that you will want to go to a destination of some kind for your honeymoon and its here that travel agents come in handy; most agents hardly charge for their services and they'll save you the headache of travel planning and money too. Travel agents are very efficient; thanks to their professionalism and computerized booking systems.
Plan in advance
Plan your honeymoon early, doing this gives you sufficient time to research various destinations and it can be exciting too. Planning helps you stay within your budget, and also locate interesting destinations. Note that numerous places require advance booking.
Involve your spouse
Honeymoon is about two people; therefore, it's important that you involve your spouse in the planning process. This will enable you to enjoy your honeymoon by knowing that you're both on the same page. Failure to involve the other party can breed feelings of dissatisfaction and could spoil your chances of having an exciting honeymoon.
Create a budget
Create a provisional budget and stick to it. When creating your budget, it helps to consider expectations and priorities of both parties involved, this is very important in preventing overspending and other hassles when the big day comes. Indulge yourselves in your destination and make it extra special.
Relax
Don't pile up too much pressure on yourselves. Remember that honeymoon provides you an opportunity to relax and wade off post wedding stress and fatigue. Therefore, find time to spoil yourselves, spend more time together and savor the moment.
Use the free information
This should form part of your research and planning. Most honeymoon destinations provide toll-free numbers where you can call and make your inquiries. Use websites to locate restaurants, fun activities and other festive events that you find appealing.
Register with a tour operator service
When you register with tour operators and travel agents, you get the benefit of having some gifts added to the overall cost of your trip. It's normal to find a registry service that offers up to $500 to couples, and you'll agree that this makes a huge difference.
Name Matters
As a bride, it's important that you use your maiden name on airline tickets and visas to avoid the inconvenience and delays that name mismatch can cause. Ensure that your names are the same on all official documents; however eager you're to adopt your husband's name; this can always be done once you're back from your honeymoon.
Humor is a good medicine
Remember that things seldom go smooth in life and your honeymoon is no exception; it's important that you allow room for change and remain flexible all the time. And take every challenge with a light heart.
Put Up "We're On Honeymoon Banner"
Don't be afraid of telling the world that you're honeymooners. Couples on honeymoon are usually awarded special treatment and favors such as in-flight champagne or a gift basket.
