A honeymoon provides the perfect time to get away without a worry in the world as you start your new life together. However, it can also be stressful trying to put enough money together after blowing out the wedding budget. You don’t have to go wild and crazy when it comes to honeymoon plans. Whether you live in a big city or a tiny town, you can find great ways to celebrate your marriage without leaving the city limits. … read more
Honeymoons are all about relaxation, celebration, and of course, romance. Though your marriage will undoubtedly be filled with romantic moments, the honeymoon is the kickstarter—and a chance to be mushy in front of everyone in sight. A perfect honeymoon can be as simple or as extravagant as the two of you want, but there are certain things you can add or ask for that will take your trip to the next level. … read more
The day after your wedding all you really need to worry about is eating any leftover cake and snuggling with your new spouse. The honeymoon is supposed to be your time as a couple to rest and relax after a stressful time. However, sometimes honeymoon travel stress can get almost as crazy as wedding planning! … read more
When planning a wedding, a lot of work, time and money go into everything from the ceremony to the dress. But let’s not forget to think about the honeymoon! Like any vacation, a honeymoon can be an expensive getaway, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few secrets for planning a great honeymoon while staying within your means. … read more
So, you’re getting married! Besides planning for the perfect ceremony and reception, there’s one more important exciting event to consider: the honeymoon! Your honeymoon is the ultimate vacation—if you have a dream destination or activity, now’s the time to head out and do it! And the possibilities are endless. … read more
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Your honeymoon is your first big vacation with your new spouse. It’s supposed to amazing, romantic, and to die for, so naturally, you want to pick the best destination! But have you ever considered how the season might turn a vacation from “meh” to “magical”? … read more
Sometimes the little details can get lost in the shuffle with big plans. Maybe you know where you want to go on your ultimate romantic getaway, but have you thought about what kind of accommodations you want while you’re there? Honeymoons aren’t just about the sites and the sounds, it’s about where you relax and spend your down time with the one you love the most! How private do you want it to be? What kind of atmosphere do you want? It’s your once-in-a-lifetime vacation, so make sure you’re getting exactly what you’ve been dreaming about!
And you don’t have to let budget to limit your dreams. Mounds of crockpots and china sets aren’t the only thing you can get from your wedding registry these days. Once you’ve found your ideal destination and your perfect lodgings, set up a registry with Blueprint and use their “cash registry” options to allow your loved ones to help give you a truly unique experience! Even though there are preset options, they are fully customizable so you only have to ask for exactly what you need.
Make sure you enjoy your honeymoon to the fullest, whether you’re out on the beach, exploring the city, checking out the local food, or just spending time relaxing in each other’s arms.
The Tuesday after our wedding, Ben and I had left the frigid Midwest behind and were more than ready to board our cruise ship in Long Beach, California. Our itinerary was as follows: stop in Ensenada, Mexico on the way out, spend four nights at sea, have a day each in Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, and then head back to California over the next five nights. The height of overconsumption relaxation! The whole two weeks were glorious, but here’s a quick rundown of particularly notable moments.
ENSENADA: We did a wine tasting excursion in the morning (amazing and cheap), and hit up a local place known for their ceviche in the afternoon. So delicious.
Before we figured out how to turn off Ben’s weird face-tune filter
Not sure where you and your new spouse should go for a honeymoon? There are many popular destinations that are often recommended—Hawaii, Mexico, and New York—but none of them really speak to you as a couple.
Something most couples are consider while planning their dream weddings is another exciting event on the horizon: the dream honeymoon! It is extremely common for the newlyweds to get away for a romantic rendezvous together after they tie the knot, but what if you or your future spouse has children? That seems to add some complication to the mix. Do you bring the child(ren) on the honeymoon with you? Should you? … read more
