Many times couples find it easier not to embark on their honeymoon immediately after the reception, but to wait until the following week, and spend their wedding night or weekend at a nearby hotel, resort, or bed and breakfast inn. This allows you to put off packing and other last minutes pressures until after the wedding, and allows for flexibility in dealing with airline and other schedules.

When planning your honeymoon a professional travel agency is your best ally. They should know all the rates and special packages available, and there is no charge to you for their service. Begin making your honeymoon plans as soon as you have made most of the primary wedding arrangements, especially if you need passports or visas.

If you are considering a cruise or tour, ask lots of questions and make sure you will be comfortable with the age group you will be with.

Be sure to budget out the cost of your honeymoon:
 

Airfare	$_________________	Directory of Wedding Professionals - Honeymoons Honeymoon Registry Planning a Honeymoon Your Honeymoon
Ground Transportation	$_________________
Hotel or Lodging	$_________________
Food & Beverage	$_________________
Tips & Gratuities	$_________________
Sightseeing	$_________________
Shopping	$_________________
TOTAL	$_________________

Pack these essentials:
*Airline Tickets
*Passports/Visas
*Camera, Film
*Medicines, Prescriptions
*Clock
*Sewing Kit
*Traveler's Checks
*Extra Contact Lenses or Glasses
*Credit Cars
*Personal Toilet items
*Travel Iron
*International Outlet Adapters/Converters