One of the greatest parts of getting married besides the ceremony itself, is going on the honeymoon. Maybe you already have a place in mind, but if you are at a loss as to where to go, this article will give you some tips for planning a honeymoon that will be as magical as the wedding.
It is a good idea to hear the speeches of those who will be speaking at your wedding so you know that their comments will be appropriate. Remember that there may be older people at your wedding as well as young ones, and jokes must be appropriate for all members of your audience.
Include your fiance in planning your wedding or he’ll end up feeling like it wasn’t really his day at all. If he says he doesn’t care what you do he might just be saying that to keep you happy, so try to include him in the catering or cake choice so he has a yummy way to get involved.
Use the property of a friend or a member of the family for your wedding. If you know anyone with a large enough backyard, you can save a lot of money on your wedding. Tell this person you will pay for pre- and post-cleaning costs.
Think of an exotic location for your wedding to make it even more fun and memorable! You could hold your ceremony at a ranch and ride a white horse down the aisle, or have it at a wildlife preserve and have an animal bring the rings down the aisle. I wouldn’t recommend choosing a turtle for that job, though!
When photographing a wedding, you must be prepared! Don’t forget to bring extra batteries, memory cards and cleaning materials, for your camera. Think up alternate photography locations, in case the weather goes bad. Attend the rehearsal, so that you will have a good feeling for what will be happening and where you should be at all times.
If you really want to have speeches at your wedding, keep them short. There is an award ceremony that limits speeches to four words, which would be a cute rule to have at your reception, but maybe too limiting. One suggestion is limiting them to just a few sentences, therefore no one gets bored and a large amount of time is not put into speeches.
Here’s a fun tip – practice your wedding kiss! You want to make it sincere and not sexy, not too short but not too long. NO TONGUE! Practice how you’ll hold your partner’s face, if you choose to, or where your hands will be otherwise. You only get one shot, so you’ll need LOTS of practice beforehand!
When working the room at your wedding reception, you should stick to your new spouse. The two of you together should be mingling with all your guests, showing the unity that will keep you going through your long relationship together. Introduce your partner to anyone he doesn’t know, and he should return the favor.
You could ask from any friend or family member that is capable of carrying your gear. They can also help get together family members for group shots!
If you choose a ceremony or reception site that is outdoors, opt for natural elements that will not clash with the setting. This means a focus on materials like aged wood, tea-stained ornate lace and embroidery, and flowers. Emphasize sprigs and blooms like prairie grasses, wheat chaffs, and colorful wildflowers in imperfectly arranged bouquets.
As stated at the beginning of the article, the honeymoon is one of the best parts of getting married. It’s the time you get to wind down, and finally relax from all the crazy wedding planning that has been running your life. Hopefully this article has given you some really great honeymoon ideas to help you kick-off your new life together as a married couple.