It isn't always the case that newlyweds head off on honeymoon as soon as 'last orders' has been called at the bar! In fact, for couples honeymooning overseas, due to preference or flight availability, many will spend at least a day or two in the UK before jetting off.
So for those of you to whom this applies, what exactly should you do while you are waiting to set off? This article should help you out.
The Next Day
What you get up to the next day will very much depend when you are setting off on Honeymoon. For those of you heading off at first dawn, you may as well stop reading now – we can promise you that the rest of the stuff in this article will be totally useless to you!
If you’re still reading we can assume that either; a). You are in no hurry to leave and don’t have to go till later on in the day or early the following morning, or b). You are not leaving for a few days. If you happen to fall into category ‘b’ then you may also find the ‘Other Days’ part (later in this article) of use, so you might want to spend a few minutes having a read.
For those of you setting off within the next 24 hours, then there is one thing above all else that you should do before you go – and that is relax! The day after the Wedding is not a time to go run a marathon or pump iron down the gym for half a day, instead it is an opportunity to spend time with your partner, and perhaps close friends and relatives, and reminisce about the perfect day you’ve just had. If you and some of your guests are all spending the night of your Wedding at the same venue, then a ‘real’ Wedding Breakfast is a nice way to kick off married life. If you fancy organising one, make sure you speak to hotel staff as early as possible so they can arrange to have the tables put together – this way you’ll all be able to sit around and laugh and smile over croissants and coffee together! Even if you have not spent the night in the same building as friends and relatives, you may still wish to organise (or ask someone else to organise) a small get-together, perhaps over lunch.
The next day is also an ideal time to visit any close friends or relatives who were unable to make it along due to health reasons – grandparents can often be top of this list and to turn up and see them would really make their day.
If you’ve spoken to everyone you want to or feel that you need a change of scenery, then why not check into a Health Spa for the day – jacuzzis, steam rooms, solariums, hot tubs, sauna’s you name it, they will all help you to relax and unwind. A day of pampering could be just what you need before you begin your travels. If you feel your budget can’t stretch any further, then why not pamper yourselves at home – a deep bath followed by a massage and a night in front of the TV watching ‘Love Story’ (or perhaps even a good movie!) is a cheap and easy way to relax.
If you are a couple who will have a few days in the UK before you head off, then you may want to partake in some of the things we have mentioned already, but you may also want to take the added opportunity to do other things – take a read of the remainder of this article to find out more.
Other Days
For those of you setting off a few days after your Wedding, then the last thing you’ll want is a lull. It is important that you keep the romance and excitement going, so why not indulge yourselves in one or more of the following:
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A short break to a romantic city in the UK – Chester, Stratford, York, Edinburgh etc.
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An activity day which could involve some friends or relatives – karting, clay pigeon shooting etc.
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A few nights at a luxury hotel near to your departure point (ideally one with health & beauty treatments available).
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A trip to the cinema to see a romantic movie followed by a candlelit meal at an exclusive restaurant.
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A crash course in a foreign language (ideally the one they’ll speak in the place you’re going to!)
Whatever you decide to do, try to avoid going back to work unless you really need to.
The period between your Wedding and your Honeymoon should be treated as the ‘unofficial honeymoon’ and you shouldn’t lose sight of this. Make sure that you have things planned, even if they are simple cost-free activities, otherwise you’ll find that the romance and excitement that has been built up can easily fall away. Too many couples forget about, or overlook, this time and it is such a shame (and a waste). Make sure that you’re not one of those couples.
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