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Engagement, Wedding, And Honeymoon Tips!
1. DON’T start inviting everyone to your wedding
Once you do, you can’t un-invite them, and you have no idea what your wedding plans are yet, and how much they will cost. You also don’t know how many people will be on your groom’s side of the guest list. Hold off until your wedding picture and budget start to take shape and it’s time for your save-the-dates. You’ll thank us then!
2. DON’T tell your bridal party you’ll pay for all of their expenses
This is a huge mistake made by brides and grooms who have the best intentions but no real way to know how their wedding expenses are going to add up. If, say, a bridesmaid agrees to be in your bridal party because you told her you’d pay for her dress, shoes, hair, makeup, travel and lodging, but then you later say you can’t swing those things, she’s going to be really upset and angry.
3. DON’T tell parents they can help plan whatever they want
Your engagement euphoria may blind you to the fact that parents can turn into steamrollers (e.g. inviting all of their friends, pressuring you to marry in the church where they married). It’s far wiser to hold off on promises and talk with your groom about what your top priorities are as a couple. Then, you can both decide which tasks can be delegated to the ‘rents.
4. DON’T promise everything to your people
Imagine how sad your groom and his relatives would be if you assigned “the good stuff” to all of your family members and friends, leaving his side to pick through whichever tasks are left. This doesn’t necessarily imply that you are trying to shun his family—it’s just easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding plans.
Instead, be sure to ask your groom what his mom, dad and siblings would like to join in on, and you’ll set the stage for a close, loving relationship with the in-laws because you valued them enough to invite them into your planning circle.
5. DON’T fall in love with the first dress you see
Yes, we all know brides who bought the first dress they tried on, but this isn’t a task to rush through. Give yourself the opportunity to have magical dress-shopping experiences with your mom or MOH. You can certainly keep that first dress you saw in the running, but there’s no need to mark this task “complete” on your checklist before you’ve even had a chance to announce your engagement to loved ones.
A Courthouse wedding isn’t always a bad idea!
This could be the perfect way to get hitched. There are many factors that would make this option your choice.
- You don’t have the money to get a big fancy venue.
- You are strapped for time. Be it your soon to be Hubby/wife is in the military and they only have a certain amount of leave, or most of the guests you’d love to attend cant because the day you picked would clash with their work schedule. Or your honey moon is two days after your fiance get here.
- You dont like a big crowd
Have a reception. It makes up for your family and friends not attending the ceremony.
Honeymoon Planning
11. What should I take? Plan a packing list. Think about where you are going . What will the weather be like? How long will you be there? Its suggested that you pack light. Don’t pack multiple items of clothes for each day, you’ll find that most of your clothes will go unworn and they are taking up unnecessary room that you could be using for other things. Travel Packing checklist
10. When should I start planning my honeymoon? The sooner the better. Your travel agent wants to make your honeymoon perfect, so they’ll work as long it takes to achieve that. Planning ahead allows time to budget accordingly and get the necessary documents together.
9. Have an idea of your Geography. Yes, Seychelles, Maldives and Fiji are amazing honeymoon destinations, but not if you have only one week for your honeymoon. Picking an exotic location is ideal if you have enough travel time and don’t mind long flights. Some locations require over a day’s traveling time and you will need to adjust to a time difference.
8. Know your budget. Airline fares play a significant role when planning your budget. If you are a frequent traveler, save your mileage and try to use your accumulated mile points. Many credit cards also offer airline mileage awards that may assist you as well.
7. When do you want to leave? If you are getting married on a Saturday, you may want to rethink traveling the next day, especially when traveling to the Caribbean as most flights leave in the morning. Also, the month that you marry may affect your destination choice due to Mother Nature. You don’t want to honeymoon in the Caribbean at the height of hurricane season!
6. What type of honeymoon are you looking for? Discuss with your fiancé exactly what is most important for you to experience while on your honeymoon: Adventure, relaxation, touring, a little of everything? Communication is the key! Once you have some general ideas, discuss them with your travel agent who will provide options of where to go and stay.
5. What kind of resort are you looking for? All-inclusive? Would you like adult-only? Many resorts offer all-inclusive options, allowing you to know ahead of time exactly how much you are going to spend. Some resorts go one step further and include excursions or catamaran sailings with their all-inclusive packages. Adult-only resorts are a great choice for your honeymoon. Some family oriented resorts may also offer an adults-only section. If you choose a hotel that isn’t all-inclusive and you’re on a tight budget, many resorts have menus on their website so you can get a general idea of what you might spend on meals.
4. Does the hotel offer anything special because it is our honeymoon? Many resorts offer amazing honeymoon packages that can be purchased for a certain amount or are complimentary when booking a certain room category with minimum nights. The packages can include a romantic dinner on the beach, complimentary massages, breakfast in bed, free anniversary stays and many more. Your travel agent will be able to advise you on packages as well as price points and room categories that could include such benefits.
3. What kind of deposit do I need? When is final payment due? When do I need to pay? Most tour companies that travel agents utilize only require a minimum deposit with final payment, usually due 45 days prior to departure. Ask your travel agent about payment plans should you need one. Airlines dictate the rules for the payment of airline tickets. Most require full payment within 24 hours of making the reservation.
2. Do I need a Visa, do I need vaccinations? Some destinations do require Visas; your travel professional will be able to advise you of that requirement and assist in obtaining them. Also important is what type of passport you are traveling under, as many countries now require passports valid 6 months after entering country. If you’re traveling to an exotic destination, it’s best to confirm with your doctor if they suggest vaccinations for travel in those regions.
1. I don’t need insurance, this is my honeymoon and I will never cancel. There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel Insurance provides protection for your travel investment in case an unfortunate situation arises, such as sickness, bad weather, or civil unrest at your planned destination; just to name a few that one may find themselves in when they plan to travel domestically or abroad. Some health plans, Medicare and Medicare supplements may offer little or no medical coverage outside the United States. Cruise evacuations can be costly and may cost over $100,000. This could be financially devastating for many travelers. Travel insurance also provides the peace of mind that you are not alone when you are really in need.
Planning my wedding is hard!
Hello my lovelys! So since getting engaged i’ve been constantly Calling people and looking for the right dress. Why do venues have to be so pricy? It’s so unreal! With my wedding less than 5 months away everything is starting to get stressful. my mom loves to make everything about her when its not even her day! She wants to plan it all and i know if i let her its going to be tacky and horrendous . Back in december i was at a wedding with nick and it was zombie themed and i told him i don’t want a themed wedding because that’s tacky. My mom thinks it would be cool to have a THEMED WEDDING! Today I went and looked at a venue and let me tell you Its way over priced for it to just have some grass a little bit is trees and an awnings arch and a patio with some tables and chairs. the price for all that is $1750. Way to basic to be so over priced. Im still looking for the best dress on a budget.
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New Life ??
Hey guys!
so about four weeks ago my life changed. Nick is reenlisting in the military
and will possibly be stationed in Germany. with that being said, he doesn’t want to leave me behind. he loves me more than anything in this world well besides mountain dew and video games.. any who.. he cant take me with him with out being married to him.
So in less than 4 and a half months i’ll be married and living in Alaska. lots of changes. I don’t know the first thing about being an army wife . I’ve heard that Alaska is beautiful but really cold. I dread freezing my ass off but I get to wake up to the love of my life every morning, so i think i can deal with weather that on the negatives .
Talk soon my lovelys
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Trip to see the love of my life
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