Many couples these days are discouraged when they think about the costs of a honeymoon. There is only so much money in their savings, if they have any at all, and shouldn\’t that money really be spent on a down-payment for a house? Are honeymoons excusable expenses at all anymore?

You only get one chance to have a honeymoon. If you put it off, life will swell up and engulf your time and money, and the chance to celebrate your new life together will have passed. Instead of writing the honeymoon off altogether because of cost worries, why not find creative ways to afford one? A magical honeymoon can be had on any budget. Here are some tips to save money on your honeymoon:

1. Make a budget
The first step toward being able to afford a vacation is finding out what you have saved and what you can spend. Try to make the budget several months in advance so that you have time to put money into savings for the honeymoon. Decide what kind of honeymoon you want to have, and search the internet to see what honeymoons of that type cost. Narrow the list down and then try calling the airlines, hotels, and restaurants you will be frequenting. Often they will offer special honeymoon packages or will be willing to give a discount just because you are newlyweds.

2. Use a honeymoon registry
A honeymoon registry operates much like a gift registry. Guests can find the link to your honeymoon registry in their bridal shower invitation or on your wedding blog or website, and they can gift you money toward your honeymoon. Through companies that specialize in honeymoon regisitries, like HoneyLuna and Honeyfund, guests can even purchase specific amenities for you to enjoy on your honeymoon, such as a snorkeling trip or a couple\’s massage. Money from the honeymoon registry can even go toward airfare and lodging.

3. Borrow a space or use what you have
Ask if someone will give you the use of their lake house, beach bungalow, or timeshare for your wedding gift. Borrowing a space, especially if it has a kitchen and is close to town and tourist attractions, will cut down on costs immensely. Make sure that any space you choose includes a kitchen and you will save hundreds of dollars on food.

You could also make your honeymoon a \”staycation\” by honeymooning in your hometown or somewhere very close by. I\’m willing to bet you\’ve never been to the tourist attractions in your own city. Rent a room at a hotel with room service and movies on demand and go see the museums, architectural marvels, and tourist traps your city has to offer. You\’ll be able to visit these places later with your children or other family members and revisit your honeymoon memories again and again.

4. Go in the off-season
Some of the best honeymoons can be had in the off-season. Go to a beach or tourist destination when no one else is there and you\’ll get VIP treatment on a coach budget. Airfare, tickets, and lodging are all cheaper in the off-season.

5. Use an all-inclusive package
Cruises and package deals, while they may seem expensive upfront, can end up saving you money because the price you pay includes everything, often including gratuity, food, and even alcohol. The off-season applies to cruises and packages, as well. You may be able to find wicked deals on packages in the off-season, or through auction and discount sites on the internet.

Author Bio: Alex Lemone is a family and wedding writer. For more honeymoon ideas and wedding ideas see Wedding Ideas Etc. Note: You may reprint this article on your website, newsletter, or blog as long as the resource box remains in tact and hyperlinks stay active and dofollow.

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