Sweat the Small Stuff...Before You Leave

OK, you both have booked the most wonderful honeymoon imaginable. You finally found the perfect bathing suit; you compiled a list of must-see attractions; you even splurged on a knockout evening dress. The big stuff is done. Now let's talk about the small stuff, the things that sometimes slip through the cracks.

Here are some helpful tips that make a honeymoon even more relaxing:

  • Do handle all banking and traveler's checks matters a few days before the wedding.
  • Do take only national credit cards.
  • Do leave your itinerary with both sets of parents.
  • Do use those toll-free numbers that come with every reservation confirmation letter. You can call ahead for weather reports (for packing), last-minute confirmations, and restaurant recommendations (you might want to make reservations early).
  • Do relax and enjoy yourself.
  • Don't give your offices your hotel phone numbers, and don't take your cell phone.
  • Don't forget to pack all your confirmation letters.
  • Don't forget to pack your emergency numbers (for doctors, credit card companies, etc.).
  • Don't forget the camera.
  • Don't fret about anything you both forgot to do. It will all still be there when you return!

The Honeymoon

Whether you both hire a consultant to take care of every last wedding detail or you handle every decision yourselves, you are likely to leave the reception exhausted. You both will need the honeymoon to come down from all the excitement and activity.

The best time to tackle the honeymoon is right from the start of the wedding process. This is when you both want to begin considering honeymoon possibilities and then select a wedding date that coordinates with your general destination. For example, if you are both ski enthusiasts, you probably don't want an August wedding. After you set a date, begin thinking of the honeymoon specifics.

Anyone who has planned a wedding will probably say they never imagined how many details there were to take care of. The good news is if you both use the tips and worksheet links included in this article, you'll have all the bases covered and you both can focus on the fun, personal touches that really make a wedding spectacular.

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