Tips when booking your honeymoon

Decide if you want to travel in your married or maiden name. Remember if you are going to be travelling overseas before the wedding, - change your name after the honeymoon. Airlines charge quite hefty admin fees now for changing a name on a ticket, so be sure you select the best option for you. My advice – travel in your maiden name, you have so much to organise before the wedding, without form filling and expense of a new passport.


Be realistic with the budget..... Staying in an expensive 5* hotel, generally means, 5* expensive prices for food and drink, so make sure you take spending money into consideration.

Let everyone know it's your honeymoon!! Contact the hotel about 6 weeks prior to your travel date, to remind them that it is your honeymoon, as well as record the information with the tour operator. But, do let the airline check-in staff know.... free upgrades are unlikely, but you might get better seats, or a glass of champagne on-board.

Take a few of your wedding pictures with you – as you probably have not had much time to look at any.

Treat yourselves to breakfast in bed, if not included as part of the honeymoon package. Do something different – it's your honeymoon.

Consider private transfers to your hotel – it might not be as expensive as you think.

Why not put spa treatments or excursions on your wedding list – better than another toaster!

Book the airport lounge prior to flying – escape the mayhem of the departure area. Relax in a quiet lounge, with soft & alcoholic drinks, as well as snacks, internet access – great way to start your honeymoon

Don't plan to do too much – you will be tired from the wedding day, make sure you plan in relaxation days - your chance to chill out by the pool or take in a spa treatment.

It's never too early to plan and book your honeymoon. By booking early, you are likely to get the room type and hotel you want, and will not have to compromise.

Pack your suitcases before the wedding day – one last thing to rush around and do. Keep your tickets and passports in a safe place!