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Many of us have dreamed about our honeymoon since we were little. Whether walking hand in hand with our soulmate on a white sand beach, snorkelling with neon fish, or hiking Mt. Kilamanjaro, a honeymoon is often an epic trip. But weddings are expensive! Spending so much money on the wedding — and leading up to the wedding — some couples may decide not to have a honeymoon. But we’re here to convince you that this once-in-a-lifetime trip is far too special to pass up.

1. Stress Relief

Wedding planning is a full-time job. Many newly married couples will tell you that they’re glad when the planning is finally over after months of preparing for the wedding. After the wedding, having a relaxing honeymoon can help make all the stress and planning worth it. 

After all the stressful pre-wedding planning, going on a honeymoon gives you and your new partner time to relax, be stress-free, and enjoy a much-needed break while soaking in some incredible scenery and activities. Furthermore, a honeymoon will help brides who are worried about those post-wedding day blues have something else to look forward to.

2. Mark an Important Period of your Life

Planning a honeymoon and going on the trip creates memories that will help you mark a quintessential phase in your life. Not only is the honeymoon a time to relax, but it is a chance to celebrate the future ahead with your new husband or wife. You may forget the details of other vacations throughout your life, but a honeymoon will always create unforgettable memories. Even when the spark has dulled and you’ve been together for decades, you’ll still remember that special trip to celebrate being husband and wife.

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3. Feelings of Regret

Often, couples who choose not to have a honeymoon later regret their choice. Once you’ve moved into your forever home, had a few kids, and life starts to feel like a giant routine with endless responsibilities, you’ll wish you would have taken the time for yourself and your spouse when you had the chance. While it is certainly a significant financial expense, this time in your life only comes once.

Plus, you don’t need to rack up a huge credit card bill to go on a honeymoon! Some resorts offer an all-inclusive honeymoon package that provides a flat rate for unlimited food and drinks on your honeymoon. Some even throw in a complimentary excursion or two while you’re there. These types of honeymoon packages help couples budget accordingly and prevent over-spending.

Even better, there are many beautiful Sandals luxury resort locations to choose from. Many Sandals’ all-inclusive resorts offer beautiful crystal clear water, private beaches, and exciting activities to fill your days and nights. Not to mention unlimited food and drink! You and your spouse are sure to find a location to get your marriage off to a great start.

When considering whether to have a honeymoon or not, ask yourself if you may experience feelings of regret. After all, you only live once!

4. A Much-Deserved Break

It can be hard to assimilate into everyday life after getting caught up in wedding details, like flowers and white dresses, and planning the biggest party of your life. Planning a post-wedding honeymoon can help ease the transition into your daily routine by allowing you ample time to rest your mind, body, and soul after continuous planning for a year or more.  

5. A Chance to Reflect

Weddings take months of planning, but the actual wedding day goes by incredibly fast. Many couples are so busy during their wedding day, that they often do not have one-on-one time with each other to enjoy the day and their love.

Getting away on a honeymoon gives you and your partner a chance to reflect on your favourite wedding highlights. Between the plane rides and vacation, you’ll have plenty of uninterrupted time with your partner to reflect on your wedding day and re-live your favourite moments.

Having a honeymoon marks this important stage of your life as you reflect on the marriage you’re beginning and how far you’ve come as a couple. Reflection gives a final closure component to the wedding, especially when you’ve spent months carefully planning each detail of your wedding day. You can also reflect on the meaningful vows you shared during your ceremony.

Take a Chance

It is normal to be stressed about the financials of a honeymoon after you’ve just planned an expensive wedding. However, a honeymoon offers the vacation of a lifetime, with chances to build unforgettable memories. Trust us; you will not regret taking some special time for you and your new Mrs or Mr!