Henry Vlll and Elizabeth Taylor, who between them had fourteen spouses, would have had quite a few headaches planning their weddings. There would be the obvious ones ? Shall I wear white for my marriage to Eddie Fisher? After all, even though this is my fourth wedding I am only 27 and white looks magnificent on me! And the less obvious ones ? Should I invite all my ex ex ex wives' relatives to the wedding? For if the truth be known, I've always been more fond of them, than of her.
But the greatest quandary for all couples, whether marrying for the first time or the eighth, is the choice of a honeymoon. That special spot that will be a source of wonder and conversation for years to come ? possibly even for ever!
There are those who swear that surprising the bride is one of the better beginnings to a perfect honeymoon. But only if the couple have identical expectations of what a perfect honeymoon is - say the wives who were surprised, but not impressed.
Then there are those couples who select a place because it promises either constant activity, or no activity at all. Again, it works only if both partners are either lethargic, or active.
A trip overseas sounds romantic to almost all couples, and especially to those who have never travelled before. Those who have, complain of unexpected delays, missing luggage, constant search for trains, buses and taxis and expenditure of money that plays havoc with their initial budget. All of which brings a level of stress which some couples are unaware of, and would avoid if they did.
Then there are those special resorts that cater almost exclusively to the honeymooning market. In particular, there are those romantic islands which promise nothing but eating, drinking and dancing day in and day out. Sounds great, if both partners want to do all three things together. But what if one partner is into dancing, while the other can't tell one foot from the other? And one partner likes one glass of wine with a meal, while the other wants two or three pre-dinner drinks? And worse, what if the island is so small that the only place you can eat is at the resort and every meal costs an arm and a leg?
So how can you have a sizzler of a honeymoon?
Firstly, whether the honeymoon is to be a week-end or a fortnight, it is desirable that both partners want the same thing, whether this happens to be a trip of adventure and discovery, or lazing around in a hammock.
Secondly, money should never be a problem on a honeymoon. An extravagant weekend is preferably to a penny-pinching week.
Thirdly, a honeymoon doesn't have to take place immediately after the wedding, especially if there are extra responsibilities such as children from another marriage to consider. Perhaps a few months further on, when the new family has shaken itself into some order, a honeymoon will be a much more relaxing affair than immediately after the wedding.
And, of course, if you've blown all your money on an earth-shaking wedding, nothing to stop you from spending a week or two alone in your own home, having told everyone that you will be going away.
Take the phone off the hook and start getting to know each other all over again.
Vlady is an author of two traditional books, "The Complete Book of Australian Weddings" and "The Small Organisation Handbook". Her latest book is an ebook entitled "Honeymoon! A Sizzle or a Fizzle".
To learn more about Vlady, visit her at her website http://www.vlady-celebrant.com
post construction cleaning Deerfield ..Undoubtedly, the groom will want to choose a few good... Read More
It's safe to say that of all the important events... Read More
Your groomsmen will be donating their time to your big... Read More
A person's wedding can be one of the most important... Read More
For many centuries wedding favors have been a part of... Read More
Make your upcoming event the most memorable ever by adding... Read More
Imagine the following scenario. Your spouse has given you an... Read More
Are you a Bride-to-Be? Wonderful! Congratulations! But what's that enormous... Read More
No one has as much fun as the bride to... Read More
Original gift ideas for your Bridesmaids and Bestman.What better way... Read More
The kids are yelling, the dog is barking, and you... Read More
Do you remember when there were no children in your... Read More
The term and role "Maid of Honor" is sometimes confusing,... Read More
Vital tips on making your own wedding invitations - by... Read More
Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day.... Read More
You have made the decision to contact a marriage counselor.... Read More
Your wedding is quite possibly the most important day of... Read More
You want the perfect wedding dress, so you have made... Read More
So, you decided to opt for an outdoor wedding under... Read More
It goes without saying that we all want to look... Read More
Your wedding rings were meant to last a lifetime. They... Read More
One of the biggest on-going problems for couples is how... Read More
The bridesmaid gift is essential to the planning of a... Read More
A bridal shower is an excellent way for the bride... Read More
Selecting a wedding ring isn't as easy as it looks.... Read More
scheduled maid service Winnetka ..Whatever your religious affiliation, or whatever you'd like to experience,... Read More
Couples experiencing their first Costa Rica honeymoon vacations are never... Read More
Most girls know by the age of 12 what kind... Read More
My husband Bill and I have just had our 37th-wedding... Read More
Wedding rings are a symbol of union. A union between... Read More
Your lovely fianc?e has chosen her 'maids, and now you're... Read More
You have your band (around your finger), now it's time... Read More
The beginning of the journey of two souls begins with... Read More
What best way can a bride think of rising to... Read More
When it comes to wedding music, there are some choices... Read More
Have you heard of destination wedding favors? I haven't either,... Read More
Brides looking to stay on top of their wedding plans... Read More
Choosing a wedding anniversary gift that wows your husband or... Read More
Depending on your personal preferences and the preferences of your... Read More
More and more, couples are choosing to write their own... Read More
After choosing the design for your wedding invitations you can... Read More
During a marriage crisis, you can feel like your whole... Read More
As Mark Twain said "Let us not be too particular;... Read More
You are locked in your seat on the most famous... Read More
Many happy couples are turning their backs on the traditional... Read More
Being a best man is like many duties you will... Read More
Your true love got down on his knees and asked... Read More
It's your day! The most special day of your life,... Read More
Creating a wedding budget is one of the first things... Read More
More Americans are taking "til death do us part" seriously.... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |