We are now almost one month removed from our wedding day. Where has the time gone? In the midst of writing thank you notes, chillin with friends and family (everyone wants to hang out with the “newly married couple”), and getting back to work, I am trying to regain some semblance of my former life. Yet, the question continually looms (and haunts), “When and where will we honeymoon?”

Before the wedding, Mr. G and I made the decision to postpone our honeymoon. Mr. G had just started a new job and he hadn’t accrued much vacation time. So we happily agreed to put off the honeymoon until September or October. I say “happily” because, at the time, the thought of travel planning (on top of wedding planning) seemed like a chore.

Well here we are, and it’s almost August, and no plans to speak of. The truth is that I’m having second thoughts. The whimsical, romantic side of me says, “Go on your honeymoon. It’s a once in a lifetime chance to spend blissful moments with Mr. G.” The practical side of me says, “Honey, hold on to the extra cash, and save it. It could go toward a future house.” Mr. G said he’ll go along with whatever I want. In other words, he’s stumped too.

In retrospect, I wish I would have just bit the bullet and planned the trip. Now all these annoyingly practical thoughts are swirling around in my mind; and unlike when I was planning our wedding, I now have oodles of time to think about pros and cons.

Did you postpone your honeymoon? Feel free to share your honeymoon experiences, and whether you think we should honeymoon or not. I could use some help on this one.

July 21, 2009

thelessthandomesticgoddess

9 Comments

  1. honey my heart

    July 22, 2009

    we are postponing a big trip and planning to have a mini moon in las vegas 🙂 i wish we could have budgeted for a trip to europe or hawaii, but it wasn't really an option. maybe an 1 year wedding anniversary trip could serve as the honeymoon 🙂

  2. thelessthandomesticgoddess

    July 22, 2009

    @honey my heart: yay for vegas! we were just there, and i ALWAYS have fun! i feel you on the big budget trip. it's such a big investment! i like your idea of a 1 year anniversary trip. thanks so much for the advice!

  3. Mo

    July 22, 2009

    We are thinking of postponing too because of the money and time! I think a 1 year trip would be lovely, and it gives you something to plan in the next year, in case you miss all the crazy wedding planning. =)

  4. Victory Bird

    July 22, 2009

    We just finalized our plans for a 12 day trip to Italy, leaving one day after the wedding. It's going to be really awesome, but a little part of me is a bit overwhelmed by a huge awesome party followed by a huge awesome trip. I don't think it's important when you take a big trip with your new husband, just as long as you eventually do in your lives together!

  5. -J.Darling

    July 22, 2009

    Isn't really my experience, but I have friends who had a wedding (they couldn't afford) and had both just started new jobs, but they decided to take a 2 week honeymoon (that they couldn't afford too).

    When they came back, they came back to no jobs…and a MOUNTAIN of debt. Soon they were moving in with the in-laws.

    After seeing that, my suggestion would be this –
    Do something you can afford. Set up a small budget so you won't feel like you missed out. Spend a long romantic weekend away somewhere.

    Save the BIG trip for when the timing in your life is there. 🙂

  6. gangsta bride

    July 22, 2009

    I think you definitely should go on your honeymoon! It can be practical too, though, something not that expensive like a trip to the beach.

  7. Foxywedding

    July 22, 2009

    I think you should definitely go on your honeymoon too! You could keep it practical (somewhat) and take a trip close by. A trip alone together post wedding is really important…even if it is just for a long weekend. You can always save the marathon exotic trip for another time!

  8. Jonezy

    July 23, 2009

    We postponed. I don't regret it, we took a few days to hang out on the beach locally, and that was just fine for me–I don't feel like I missed out on anything.

    Do what's best for you!

  9. A Wedding Story

    July 27, 2009

    I will never forget how wonderful my honeymoon was as long as I live. It was a magical week!

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