Research Shows Having a Honeymoon is Important For a Thriving Marriage
Is it essential to take a honeymoon? Recent studies indicate that couples who plan and take a honeymoon after their big day tend to have happier, longer-lasting marriages than couples who forgo a honeymoon. I will break down the latest research here in this blog post!
A Time To Re-Focus & Connect!
A honeymoon can be an excellent bridge between the whirlwind of wedding planning, logistics, constant choices, and problem-solving into the euphoria of being newlyweds, away from the familiar surroundings of everyday life! Your honeymoon allows you to unplug and focus on each other! This sets the tone instantly for making each other a priority instead of life pushing you in every different direction. Whether it's lounging on a beach, exploring a vibrant city, or immersing yourselves in nature, the honeymoon is your well-deserved escape. Even if you have only a short time, consider a mini-moon to continue your wedding bliss!
Creating Cherished Memories:
Honeymoons are not just about the destination but about shared experiences. Whether exploring exotic locales, trying new cuisines, or simply enjoying each other's company under a starlit sky, your honeymoon is a canvas for creating cherished memories. My husband and I spent two weeks exploring Italian cities like Venice, Florence, and Rome - sharing quality meals together, splitting bottles of red wine together every night, and sharing gelato hand in hand walking down cobblestone streets. We often bring up our vacation memories while sitting on the couch, or eating dinner, doing our mundane nightly routine. These shared moments can be vitally important to your relationship, especially when you may be stuck in a rut or feeling the pressure of everyday life.
Building Stronger Bonds: YES! Honeymoon Suites are Still a Thing Too!
The honeymoon is a time for undivided attention. Away from the daily grind, couples can genuinely connect, communicate, and deepen their understanding of each other. A honeymoon also allows you to strengthen your intimacy with each other both physically and emotionally. All these new experiences, quality time, and, if you can afford it, being in a romantic, pampering honeymoon suite will also help bring you closer together! And YES! Honeymoon suites are still a thing! I encourage you to use a travel agent to book your honeymoon, as they can take what you envision and give you precisely what you are looking for in your honeymoon. A glass shower overlooking the ocean? The private plunge pool? Butler service? Travel Agents know the ins and outs of resorts.
Setting the Tone for Future Marriage Success:
Having a honeymoon can also set the tone for future marriage success and happiness, especially if you continue to travel together. According to PR Newswire & Honeyfund, a wedding gift registry, “upwards of 90% of couples who have taken at least 3 or more romantic trips since their honeymoon rate their marriage as good to excellent. Out of people who rate their marriage as not good, 78% do not travel regularly.” Taking a honeymoon can be a catalyst to having a unique and intimate connection that can be one of the super glues that hold your marriage together through thick and thin, easy times, and stressful times.
Prioritize Your Relationship to Keep The Honeymoon Effect Going
Prioritizing your relationship is one of the hidden keys to a successful and happy relationship! Your honeymoon is the perfect way to start your marriage by prioritizing a much-needed break from all the stress of wedding planning and the pressures of everyday life! In some ways, you are recharging your relationship batteries and re-discovering why you fell in love in the first place! This should be just the beginning of intentionally planning regular dates, weekend getaways, and future romantic trips to keep your relationship fresh and re-charged regularly.
What if You Can’t Afford a Honeymoon?
I realize everyone is in a different situation, both logistically and financially. If you just can’t swing a honeymoon after your wedding, I encourage you to plan a short getaway, or minimoon, maybe to a nearby significant city at a luxury hotel or a secluded bed & breakfast for at least 3 nights! My husband and I got married right before the world closed due to covid - so as soon as the Canadian border opened up, my husband and I escaped to the charming strets of Montreal for a long weekend. We explored the cobblestones streets with European charm, ate the best French food, and saw the natural beauty of the Saint Lawrence River.
You both still need the opportunity to unplug, romance, and reconnect with each other after all the wedding stuff and have some much-needed time together. Then, within the next year or two, do your best to plan a proper honeymoon for at least 7 nights, where you can go somewhere special like Italy, Hawaii, or Mexico.
Sign Up For a Honeymoon Registry:
You can also sign up for a honeymoon registry, such as Honeyfund, Zola, or Joy! This can be a great way to fund your honeymoon. Plus, let's face it: in today’s world, many couples already have enough household items to get by, so why not fund your honeymoon?
*https://www.zola.com/wedding-registry
*https://withjoy.com/honeymoon-registry/
When considering whether or not to take a honeymoon, you should think carefully about the benefits of taking a honeymoon that includes quality bonding time, the chance to relax after all the wedding stress, and the opportunity to start off your marriage with an undivided focus on each other in a romantic, stress-free setting!
If you are in deep with your honeymoon planning but may need some help or guidance, feel free to schedule a complimentary honeymoon strategy session.
