Planning The Perfect Honeymoon

With your wedding vows signed, sealed and delivered, now is the time to embark on the perfect honeymoon as a newly married couple.

Weddings can be stressful what with planning what your bridesmaids are going to wear, who's going to sit next to who at the top table and whether your guests are going to judge your choice of DJ. Needless to say, the honeymoon isn't just a chance to relax but also to get used to your new married life. Follow these top tips when planning your honeymoon and you'll walk away with nothing short of perfection.

1. Planning where you want to go -

As a newly married couple, planning your honeymoon may be one of your first tests of compromise as man and wife. Taking the time to determine what you are looking to achieve from your honeymoon is a good place to start. Are you looking to relax and unwind or do you prefer a more adventurous holiday? Do you want to stay in a secluded beach hut or in a city apartment in the thick of the action? Taking the time to jot down some basic wants and needs will get you off to a good start.

2. Stick to a budget -

Because most couples only go on their honeymoon once, it's easy to overspend and become frivolous if you view it as an extra special occasion. Therefore it's important to lay down a budget and stick to it. Planing an itinerary around a daily budget will allow you to get the most for your money whilst ensuring your days are packed with exciting activities which you're bound to look back on in years to come.

3. Get the family involved

When it comes to wedding presents, there's nothing to stop you getting a little helping hand from mum, granddad, sisters or cousins by encouraging your guests to help buy things for your honeymoon rather than give you presents for a house or perhaps even vouchers. If you can encourage family members to club together, there's a good chance they could cover the cost of your flights or, at the very least, give you a nice wad of spending money with which you can enjoy yourself. Alternatively, if you've chosen not to go abroad but to honeymoon in your native country, you could really up the stakes and enjoy a little slice of luxury. Luxury hotels in Edinburgh or London might be a little too expensive normally but with a little help you can make your dream a reality.

Are you booking your honeymoon soon? Stick to the tips above and you'll be winging your way to a perfect honeymoon break in no time!