Just like planning for your wedding, planning for your honeymoon is a must! We have created a honeymoon planning timeline (as a guideline) to make planning your honeymoon easier and more manageable.
Of course, this timeline is just a suggestion. Conceiveably you can take more time to plan a honeymoon – or you can accomplish everything in less time!
SIX MONTHS OR MORE BEFORE YOUR HONEYMOON...
Set a budget and research your possible honeymoon destinations.
Be sure to read our piece on HONEYMOON PLANNING TIPS in this blog which will help you to determine what type of honeymoon and where is right for you
Also, do read our article on All Inclusives Resorts as they can be a wonderful choice for many!
Now is the time sign up for your HoneyLuna honeymoon registry and start getting the word out. Do read our article in this blog about honeymoon registries.
When you create your HoneyLuna gift registry, don’t forget to include things you might need for the honeymoon such as a new digital camera, even luggage!
FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR HONEYMOON...
If you have chosen a honeymoon destination outside of the US, a passport is required!! For most destinations, passports must be good for at least 6 months after your dates of travel.
To insure that you have time to take care of any difficulties, (read my fiancee can't get a passport) apply for your passport in plenty of time.
Here is a link to the State Departments page on applying for passports.
Make your reservations! It is never too early to book your honeymoon package. I’ve always felt waiting for “that great deal” is not a gamble one should take on honeymoons! DO check with travel agents and DO do your research on line to insure you’re getting a good package price, but don’t wait too long!
Take a look at HoneyLuna’s online booking engine to get some pricing ideas and to book your travel package on line.
HoneyLuna ALWAYS RECOMMENDS THE PURCHASE OF TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE. If it’s not included in your package you can purchase it separately. Try to purchase “cancel for any reason” coverage.
FOUR MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR HONEYMOON...
Once you’ve booked your package, sit back and relax awhile… start shopping for the things your need at our HONEYLUNA STORE such as travel guidebooks or a new digital camera. As it gets closer to the wedding you won’t have much time to read!
Begin mailing the HoneyLuna registry announcement postcards or send out announcement emails. It’s never too early to let friends and family know of your honeymoon registry.
THREE MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR HONEYMOON...
Begin making sure all the details are in place (especially since the wedding will be coming up quickly!)
Make sure your passports ARE in order!
Get any vaccinations you may need check out the CDC site to see what’s required for your destination.
TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR HONEYMOON...
Chances are final payment is due on your honeymoon package or cruise about this time. Don’t forget to pay for it!
Time to purchase luggage, your new camera and honeymoon clothing / swimsuits (if you haven’t already!)
ONE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR HONEYMOON...
Remind family and friends again of your HoneyLuna honeymoon registry.
ONE – TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR HONEYMOON...
Begin to pack (Double check the weight restrictions on your luggage, especially if your travel involves small planes)
Double check your travel documents – confirm itinerary, double check your airline reservations are E-ticket, make sure your passports are in a safe place.
Do you have seat assignments together?
Make photocopies of passports, airline tickets, travelers' checks numbers, and credit cards
Call your banks and credit cards to let them know you’ll be traveling. Make sure your PIN code will work if you’re traveling internationally.
Make sure you have all your medication and prescriptions / things you might need while on your honeymoon (birth control, urinary tract infection antibiotics, sunscreen, cortisone cream, aloe gel, etc.)
Have a beautiful wedding and get ready to go on your honeymoon!
