5 Tips for Planning a Financially Smart Honeymoon

planning a honeymoon on a budget

Blue skies. Sandy beaches. Romantic dinners.

You’re on your honeymoon. You’re in love, you’re in paradise, but, most importantly, you’re in debt. If money is the last thing on your mind when planning for your honeymoon, you’ve already made your first mistake.

More and more, young couples are financing their own weddings and honeymoons, and it can be a challenge to get what you want, without breaking the bank.

Here are some tips for planning the honeymoon of your dreams, while also being financially smart:

  1. Set up a honeymoon registry. If you’ve attended a wedding recently, you’ve probably already seen couples using honeymoon registry sites. Instead of pots and pans, your family and friends can contribute to the wonderful memories made on your honeymoon.
  2. Pick the right season. If you don’t mind missing peak season, planning your honeymoon during a destination’s “slow” season can be a great way to save some money. Prices tend to be more reasonable, and you can still enjoy some wonderful weather.
  3. Look into all-inclusives. All inclusive resorts can be a great solution for budgeting a destination honeymoon. You’ll get your money’s worth, without any surprises to the wallet.
  4. Ask about packages. More often than not, hotels will offer a honeymoon package. Although not all of these are budget-wise, you might find some that are worth your while.
  5. Do your research. The best way to plan a financially smart honeymoon is to do your research. Use a guidebook and talk to locals to find the best, most affordable places to stay and eat.

This is your honeymoon. You deserve to enjoy it, without the headache of returning home to a pile of bills.

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