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Decide your budget
Before you start to look at holidays and get lured in by places that look amazing but will just cost too much, decide what you absolute top level budget is. Many people are willing to spend more than they normally would for their honeymoon because (hopefully) it's a once in a lifetime trip. However, weddings are very expensive anyway, so remember to budget appropriately!
If your budget doesn't allow you to stay in the hotel you really want to stay in for the whole of your honeymoon, maybe you could just stay there for the first few nights, as an extra special treat, and then move on somewhere else?
Also remember that you will need spending money whilst on holiday, so take that into account when setting your budget.
Stick to the budget
You won't be able to enjoy yourself if you have to worry about money all the time you are actually on the honeymoon. Sticking to the budget that you originally set will help to ensure that this doesn't happen!
Gift List
If you are struggling to afford the honeymoon that you want you could set up a honeymoon gift list which would allow guests to contribute towards the trip. Many couples do this nowadays as they live together before they marry, and have everything they need for their house, making a contribution towards the honeymoon one of the more appreciated gifts.
Decide when you want to go
Remember that you don't have to go immediately after your wedding. You can leave it a few days, weeks are months -it might be better to wait so you can go when the weather is best for your destination of choice. You can often need a nice rest after planning a wedding, so many couples prefer to go as soon as possible. Many hotels and travel companies offer deals for couples on their honeymoon but this can expire a certain time after your wedding. It's just something to take into account.
Check the weather is OK
You'd be surprised at how much rainfall some places have during the UK summer months. Make sure you check average temperature, rainfall, sunshine for the places you are looking at going. Some places may have high rainfall, but a lot of that can come down in about 30 minutes in one day which normally isn't too much of an inconvenience. Just make sure you do your research before booking.
Don't go booking exactly the same honeymoon as what your friend(s) went on. It may have sounded fantastic, but your wife will want hers to be even better. She might not admit that, but it's the truth. She'll appreciate that you have put some thought into hers. That's not to say you have to do something completely different, or go to a different country, but don't book to stay in exactly the same type of room, in the same hotel, and eat at the same restaurants.
Shop Around
There are now so many ways to book a holiday that you can really hunt pout the bargains. Using trip advisor is always useful to make sure you are staying in a well rated hotel, but you can also use the site to compare prices at many online travel agents.
Many hotels and holiday companies will also offer you discounts and upgrades if you are on your honeymoon. This can be worth a lot of money so make sure you remember to mention this when booking.
Use a Travel Agent
Once you know where to go, and where in the cheapest, it can be best to use a travel agent to help with the booking. This is particularly true if you are planning a multi-centred trip as the travel agent can bring a lot of their expertise in helping to organize this type of thing. Using a travel agent can also be useful if something goes wrong - you have someone to call and help you sort things out.
Check with the Wife!
While surprising her may be nice, planning the whole honeymoon without her input could be dangerous. If you do want to do this, make sure that you know that you are booking up somewhere that she will enjoy!
This article is written by Greg Williams. On his website, http://www.rhymingspeeches.com/, Greg writes a wedding blog aimed at men, and sells a guide to the Groom, Best Man, Bride and Father of the Bride on how to make their wedding speeches rhyme.
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