After all the months of planning, the wedding is finally behind you. Now you and your new spouse can relax and get away from it all on your honeymoon. This is the time to unwind and revel in your new marriage and what the future holds for you both. Birkat Elyon has worked with hundreds of couples, providing them with beautiful, high-quality cubic zirconia engagement and wedding rings. We’ve seen and heard it all, so we offer these tips to help you make the most of your honeymoon by avoiding these all-too-common pitfalls.
BEING GLUED TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Sure, you want to upload pictures of your trip – but seriously, wait until you get home. Or maybe do it at the airport while waiting for your flight. Connect with your spouse for real, no wi-fi needed!
CHOOSING FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESORTS
Nothing can ruin a romantic moment by the pool more than a bunch of kids yelling, “Marco…Polo!” from the deep end. For your honeymoon, pick a resort that’s more geared to grown-ups and romance.
PACKING TOO MUCH
No matter how cute they are, you’re not going to need as many outfits as you probably think. This is especially true if you’re headed somewhere where most of your day will be spent in a bathing suit.
OVER-PLANNING
There are some activities that book up quickly, so yes, you’ll want to be prepared and schedule reservations. But don’t fill this precious private time with a hundred different things. Hey, you just came off a huge “planning event” with your wedding; leave plenty of space to just relax and be with each other.
STAYING IN ONE PLACE
If you’ve only got a short time for your honeymoon (a “mini-moon”), it’s fine to just hang out in your hotel room or in a lounge chair on the beach. But if you have a week or more, try to mix it up and take advantage of what’s around you.
BEING TOO BUDGET-CONSCIOUS
This is not to say you should go overboard and get into debt – but this is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Make a little financial wiggle room to splurge on something that’s meaningful to you both, like a five-star dinner, a hot-air balloon ride, or a private museum tour. Of course, smart couples have saved money by choosing Birkat Elyon’s top-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings over far more expensive diamonds, so they have the extra cash to splurge with!