Wedding Planner Honeymoon

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Traditionally, the honeymoon has marked the first time the couple was alone together and the time for the official consummation of the marriage. These days, a honeymoon is considered more of a romantic getaway vacation and a special chance for newlyweds to devote time only to each other, away from the demands of work and the "real" world.

According to traditional wedding etiquette, it's up to the groom to plan the honeymoon. Today travel agents can handle every detail imaginable, they can book airline flights, package and charter tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals and much more. Travel agencies will first inquire about your budget for the honeymoon. The budget should be carefully planned and part of the entire wedding budget. Some couples are too exhausted to enjoy their honeymoon because of the stress and pressure of the wedding and choose to take their honeymoon a couple of weeks after the wedding day. Couples should also communicate to each other on the type of honeymoon they would prefer. Your partner might want to sleep in, lounge on the beach and stay up late at night clubs, while you want an action packed vacation full of hiking, scuba diving, biking, boating and water skiing.

Honeymoon Checklist

Six Months or More Ahead

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Investigate destinations and set budget
Reserve airline tickets
Reserve Hotel

Three Months Ahead

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Obtain passport
Arrange necessary visas
Finalize ALL reservations

Two Months Ahead

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Make a shopping list of items you'll need on your honeymoon
Get vaccinations if required

One Month Ahead

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Confirm ALL reservations
If required order special meals from airlines
Book tours, tee times, and other activites
Make kennel reservations if required

Two Weeks Ahead

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Arrange to have someone watch your house and pick up your mail, parcels, and newspapers
Set out clothes to pack
Organize addresses to write thank-you notes on the plane if desired

Three Days Ahead

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Reconfirm overseas flights
Buy books for plane and poolside
Arrange transportation to and from airports
Leave itinerary with relative in case of emergency
Check weather reports for your destination

One Day Ahead

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Reconfirm domestic flights
Get ready for your absence-clean out refrigerator, set alarm clocks, take out garbage, water plants, etc.