{"id":1225,"date":"2013-10-16T10:30:43","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themanorrestaurant.com\/blog\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2023-01-17T12:16:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T17:16:46","slug":"honeymoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/honeymoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Honeymoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_261\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Honeymoon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-261\" class=\"size-large wp-image-261\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Honeymoon-512x384.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon gifts\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Honeymoon-512x384.jpg 512w, https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Honeymoon-266x200.jpg 266w, https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Honeymoon.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honeymoon gifts<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The hard work of preparing to relax and enjoy your post-nuptial bliss<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">As much as we love our brides and grooms and as much as they seem to feel the same for us after their special day at our <strong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">NJ<a title=\"https:\/\/www.themanorrestaurant.com\/wedding_ceremony.html\" href=\"https:\/\/themanorrestaurant.com\/wedding-venues\/\"> wedding venue<\/a><\/strong>, we still somehow never seem to get invited on their honeymoons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Not that we mind&#8211;we love <strong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">planning great weddings<\/strong>&#8211;that\u2019s what we do. But we also know that after all the work and stress leading up to one\u2019s special day, each couple deserves the chance to get away, just the two of them to relax and enjoy the start of their lives as a married couple.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Once the <strong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">wedding floral arrangements<\/strong>, <strong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">wedding table settings, wedding invitations, wedding gowns, wedding favors<\/strong>, and the endless list of other details are settled and the knot has been tied, it\u2019s your time to finally take a breath and savor your hard-earned reward.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">But wait&#8211;you have to plan that too! Here are a few suggestions to help make your honeymoon as successful as a wedding with us:<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">At least six months before your wedding day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is an easy one: Start thinking about where you\u2019d want to go and what type of honeymoon you\u2019d like to have. Discuss it with your partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Do you and your fianc\u00e9e agree on what type of honeymoon you want? If not, put together a list of the type of things you both want out of the experience and start looking for places that offer a compromise or a mix of the two. Do you want to just lie on the beach while he\u2019s looking for an adventure? Look for an island vacation destination that also offers horseback riding and scuba diving , for example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Set your budget. Now that you\u2019ve considered your fantasy <a title=\"https:\/\/wedding-planning-websites.weebly.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/wedding-planning-websites.weebly.com\/\">honeymoon<\/a>, determine what is realistic within your budget (especially after all you\u2019ve invested in your wedding). How much of what you want can you afford to do? Look for areas to save costs, whether it\u2019s the time of year, early booking, length of your stay, the quality of the amenities, cashing in frequent flyer miles, or other compromises that can still help you reach your desired honeymoon without going over budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Start your online research, or better yet, speak with a travel agent who\u2019s well versed in the destination you\u2019re headed to; his\/her experience will be invaluable for making good choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Start the reservation process: Book you airline and\/or cruise ship tickets, hotel, rental cars, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">At least four months ahead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019ll be needing a new or updated passport and\/or visa for where you\u2019re headed, be sure to get the process started soon. It\u2019s no fun to have all your plans made and have to cancel it all because there\u2019s been an unforeseen delay and your paperwork hasn\u2019t come through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Check into the need for any vaccinations that may be recommended for your destination; some immunizations need to be administered months in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Going to a country with a language other than your own, and want to at least make an effort to have at least some foreign language phrases at your command? The sooner you start, the better, as the closer you get to your wedding you\u2019ll likely have less time and interest in learning; when you get there, you\u2019ll be glad you studied up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Look into any side trips and smaller events that can fill your days while on your honeymoon. The more prepared you are with options and alternatives, the less time you\u2019ll waste trying to figure out what to do next when you\u2019re there; especially unforeseen circumstances affect your plans.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In the month before your wedding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm again all the reservations you\u2019ve set for your honeymoon. It\u2019s always best not to assume you\u2019re all set; the extra time double- and triple-checking is well worth avoiding what could be a significant headache the day of.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you headed out of the country? Does your cell phone have international calling? If you\u2019re not sure or if not, check with you service provider about options for calling home or investigate options for a prepaid phone that can be purchased\/used at your destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">If you\u2019re heading out of the country, exchange American dollars for the native currency.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>US dollars are accepted in a lot of places, but it\u2019s always a good plan to have at least small bills on hand for all the miscellaneous purchases and tips for drivers, small shops, and the like. Don\u2019t forget travelers\u2019 checks as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">Write up your itinerary. It\u2019s useful not only to have for yourself, but to share with your loved should there be a need to contact you. Any little bit of piece of mind for yourself and your family is always reassuring and worth the effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">These are just a few suggestions, but as with planning any significant trip, the better prepared you are the less stressful your time will be and the less chance that a problem can create tension between the two of you on your honeymoon. From guidebooks to luggage to having a champagne surprise waiting for your betrothed in the hotel room, nailing down the details will go a long way to making the celebration of your wedded bliss on your honeymoon an unforgettable success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hard work of preparing to relax and enjoy your post-nuptial bliss As much as we love our brides and grooms and as much as they seem to feel the same for us after their special day at our NJ wedding venue, we still somehow never seem to get invited on their honeymoons. 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