​Honeymoons too often take a backseat to the actual wedding planning and special events that occur before your Big Day, as well as to wanting to buy your first home together.  But, you owe it to yourself to give the honeymoon planning more careful attention. After all, while the wedding is mainly for your family and friends, your honeymoon that follows is that private time for just the two of you to celebrate your marriage. Though you may spend a lot of time relaxing and reflecting on this major life change, your honeymoon is most of all an opportunity to enjoy being a newlywed, spending quality time together and learning more about each other while experiencing a romantic and exciting destination where many memories will be made together.   Remember, your honeymoon will be the first trip that you will take together after you are married. 

Honeymooners have endless options. Following months of wedding planning, couples often retreat to a luxurious resort that caters to their every need, while others trek to an adventurous escape from their day-to-day lives. Whether a beach vacation, a safari, or a ski trip, the honeymoon should reflect your joint personality and wishes.

Keep in mind that perfect honeymoons don't just happen, and planning requires thoughtfulness, patience, careful attention to details, and a lot of decision-making along the way. The more homework you do before leaving for your honeymoon, the more you will enjoy your special vacation.