Your guide to combine your wedding with honeymoon

Destination weddings are growing in popularity, so more couples choose to have a cozy wedding on a vacation to a fabulous destination.

We all can’t wait to attend a wedding or celebrate our own, and after a season of postponed weddings, in 2023 destination weddings are going to be even more successful than they were in 2022.

If you have come here, it is because you probably have in mind to say “I do” in 2023 far from home, and not only that, you also want to celebrate your wedding and honeymoon at the same destination.

Destination weddings are growing in popularity, so more couples choose to have a cozy wedding on a vacation to a fabulous destination. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to combining your wedding with your honeymoon.

Ready, pack your bags and let’s take off!

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The wedding and the honeymoon in one – it’s all about the advantages

Many couples look for options to combine wedding and honeymoon in order to optimise budget and time.

Moreover, traveling to another land helps to avoid the difficulties of large guest lists, you will have spectacular backdrops, exclusivity and exclusivity on your big day, you will live unforgettable experiences and have breathtaking photographs.

Celebrating a destination wedding has a lot of advantages.

How do I combine the honeymoon with the wedding?

Very easy! follow these points:

  • Choose a destination that allows you to relax. Organizing a wedding will leave you with a lot of stress, whether you are celebrating something intimate or an epic party, you will certainly need time to relax, so make sure your wedding destination can also offer a peaceful environment to enjoy your honeymoon.
  • If your wedding venue offers accommodations for you and your guests, you might want to keep in mind to choose a more private part of the resort to enjoy the honeymoon, or simply move to a different hotel in a nearby location.
  • For a complete change of scenery for your honeymoon, think about easily accessible venues, the scenery can change dramatically in Europe at short distances. Imagine saying your vows in romantic Rome and then departing for a luxurious honeymoon in Venice.
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These are the best destinations for a wedding and honeymoon

Spain

In Spain there are plenty of charming places where you can have your wedding and then head for your honeymoon, whether in the mountains, in the city, in villas or spas, in luxurious hotels, even in the desert! Spain offers many different exclusive four- and five-star venues.

You can also find magnificent destinations within our borders where you can enjoy a few wonderful days with the person you love, such as paths along the sea, picturesque villages, unique gastronomy, beaches with crystal clear waters, picturesque coves, stately homes, fishing villages, volcanoes, the smell of orange blossom…. There are so many places that even we would not know how to choose!  

Italy

Renowned as one of the most romantic countries in the world, it’s easy to see why Italy is popular destination for wedding travel. Here you can have it all: gourmet cuisine, world-class hospitality and beautiful scenery. And we must say about the Amalfi Coast, which is an elegant place that is especially popular among couples. Here guests can relax in a secluded setting, complete with its own private beach.

Due to its Renaissance art and rolling hills, Tuscany is another favorite destination for honeymooners. Yes, Italy is a wonderful option for exploring the vastest region during your honeymoon.

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La Vila D’Argençola 

France

France can be the ideal destination for a romantic honeymoon after saying “I do”, because a honeymoon in France will allow the young couple to enjoy moments of intimacy, relax on the most beautiful beaches of the French Riviera, visit the typical small villages of Provence, but also stroll through the streets of Paris to enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Montmartre, Saint Germain des Prés or the Champs Elysées. And also, it will be a good idea to have a dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Because if there is one destination that you can’t miss for a romantic stay, it’s Paris!

Portugal

Looking for a destination where you can enjoy a varied and unique honeymoon? Portugal is the place for you!

Fado shows, exquisite cod dishes, walks through the Bairro Alto and Chiado, impressive palaces, modern architecture, fine wines, beaches of the Algarve… There are more than 150 beaches, no less!

This destination will allow you to combine your trip not only with cultural visits to picturesque villages and cities of great beauty, such as Porto and Lisbon, but also with other diverse activities such as hiking, golf or Atlantic Ocean.

 

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Mexico

Counting with one of the best beaches in the world, Mexico has long been one of the best honeymoon options for those looking for an exotic experience. Ten hours away by plane, it’s worth considering having your wedding and honeymoon here, allowing you to make the most of your time and budget.

On private beaches of Mexico, couples can say their vows at the water’s edge, following by an unforgettable party under the stars. A breathtaking place for newlyweds to enjoy the beginning of their married life together.

The Caribbean Sea and white sand will welcome you!

How much will cost a wedding combined with a honeymoon?

It’s no secret that having a destination wedding combined with a honeymoon can be much more economical. As you read! It’s a great savings especially because of the fewer guests and because you can take advantage of your destination wedding and start to enjoy your honeymoon in a new place.

However, this is like other things, it depends on everyone’s pocket! You just have to set a budget, and we stick to it!

Hotel Servigroup Montiboli. Photo via: Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz 

Perfect Venue team loves destination weddings combined with honeymoons and we are experts at it!

So, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll get to work right away to organize your wedding on the tip of the planet of your choice

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