Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: First Tasks
Set your honeymoon budget. more...
Start honeymoon planning in earnest - determine likes & dislikes, wants & don’t-wants. more...
Based on your discussions, research potential honeymoon destinations. more...
Once your honeymoon destination is decided, look into accommodation options. more...
Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: 12+ Months To Go
Focus on transfers and determine if you need a hire car.
Discuss potential excursions and determine whether any can be pre-booked.
Begin to gather quotes & prices for honeymoon accomodation, flights, transfers etc.
Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: 12 Months To Go
Book honeymoon accommodation.
Book flights/train tickets/ferry passes etc. including any pre-book meals.
Book any transfers.
Book a hire car (if required).
Book any excursions.
Book accommodation & activities for pre-departure days in the UK.
Consider enrolling on a foreign language course to learn the lingo!
Research available activities/shows etc. and determine if any take your fancy.
Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: 3-6 Months To Go
Sort out your passports and send off for new ones where needed.
Find out if a Visa is needed and make any necessary arrangements.
Check out what (if any) vaccinations are required and make appointments to have them.
Book kennels, catteries or arrange someone to look after your pets.
Book any theatre tickets/activities etc.
Find out if there are any ‘must visit’ restaurants where you are headed.
Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: 1 Month To Go
Arrange your travel insurance.
Re-confirm all travel arrangements.
Make arrangements for any 'surprises' (flowers, champagne etc.) you have planned.
Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: Two Weeks To Go
Get hold of Travellers Cheques and any foreign currency you plan to take with you.
Buy/borrow any luggage that you may need.
Make a packing list and make sure you have everything you need.
Cancel newspaper and milk deliveries for when you’re away.
Prepare cameras & video cameras.
Double check tickets & documents - immediately chase up any missing items.
Confirm baggage allowance.
Book seats at any ‘must visit’ restaurants.
Confirm that someone is tying up the wedding loose ends (hired outfit returns etc).
Ask a trusted friend/relative to look after your Wedding gifts or have them delivered to your house and stored out of sight from prying eyes.
Honeymoon To Do List & Countdown :: A Few Days Before You Go
Check weather forecasts for your destination.
Pack your suitcases.
Buy snacks and purchase/download books & magazines for the journey.
Make arrangements for any UK transfers (i.e. a lift off a kind friend/relative or taxis)
Water plants & cut the lawn.
Set your voicemail, e-mail ‘out of office’ auto-reply and answerphone but be discreet!
Pack hand luggage making sure that you have all the important documents with you.
Prepare your house – (food, light timers, central heating etc.).
Leave house keys/alarm codes with a trusted person.
If you have them, attach baggage labels to your luggage.
And Finally...
Relax and enjoy yourselves as you take the first steps of married life together.
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