When Should You Go? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Choosing the Right Time for Your Honeymoon!

2018.10.10 published

When Should We Go on Our Honeymoon...?

A honeymoon spent just the two of you* In the past, it was customary to go right after the wedding, but nowadays, there are a variety of times when newlyweds go.

While some couples leave right after the wedding as they used to, others go a month, six months, or even a year later. There are even couples who go on their honeymoon before the wedding!♡

I Want to Know the Merits and Demerits of Timing for a Honeymoon!

With the timing of honeymoons diversifying, are there merits and demerits for each timing?

If there are merits and demerits depending on when you go on your honeymoon, it would be nice to consider them when deciding the timing, right? However, it can be hard to understand what good or bad things could be involved! This time, we will introduce the merits and demerits of different honeymoon timing.**

When to Go on a Honeymoon ① Right After the Wedding

A classic timing for a honeymoon is to leave right after the wedding* A honeymoon sent off by guests while still in the joyful mood of the wedding is sure to be wonderful! ♡

~** Merits **~

✓ You can experience “the honeymoon” while still feeling the happiness of the wedding

✓ It's nice when guests send you off or say things like, “Have fun starting tomorrow! ♡”

✓ You can also give souvenirs from the honeymoon as thanks for wedding gifts

~** Demerits **~

✓ Since it’s immediately after the wedding, preparations need to be done at the same time as the wedding

✓ You might miss out on after-parties or drinking events that go late into the night

✓ It can be physically demanding to go right after the fatigue of the wedding

@canai99

When to Go on a Honeymoon ② One Month After the Wedding

Next, let's talk about going on a honeymoon one month after the wedding* This schedule is popular among brides recently, allowing a certain amount of preparation time while still feeling the wedding's afterglow. ♩

~** Merits **~

✓ You can go when the joyful feelings of the wedding are still fresh

✓ You have a month after the wedding to prepare for the honeymoon

~** Demerits **~

✓ You need to make reservations during the wedding preparation period, which can be tough

✓ You might struggle with the timing of giving wedding gift returns since you may want to give honeymoon souvenirs together

@730mikan_kobe_wd

When to Go on a Honeymoon ③ Six Months After the Wedding

By six months after the wedding, you’ve likely settled into your new life together* With plenty of preparation time and without overlapping with wedding preparations, you can thoroughly plan your honeymoon. ♩

~** Merits **~

✓ You have a separate preparation period for the honeymoon, allowing for more relaxed planning

✓ Depending on the destination, you might capture a completely different wedding photo vibe since it would be a different season from the wedding

~** Demerits **~

✓ Since some time has passed since the wedding, preparing might feel cumbersome

✓ It may start to feel more like a regular trip rather than a honeymoon

When to Go on a Honeymoon ④ One Year After the Wedding

Many couples seem to go on their honeymoon one year after the wedding to celebrate their first anniversary.◎ It could be a romantic honeymoon that values the anniversary. ♩

~** Merits **~

✓ You can celebrate your first anniversary grandly

✓ There is a long preparation period

✓ You can save money over the year

~** Demerits **~

✓ It may no longer feel like a honeymoon atmosphere

✓ Friends might think, “Isn’t it too late?”

✓ You might lose the glamorous feeling from the wedding

@milkwd1104

When to Go on a Honeymoon ⑤ Before the Wedding

Although still rare, some couples go on their honeymoon before the wedding! ♩ Going before the wedding means you can use the wedding photos from the honeymoon as well.◎

~** Merits **~

✓ You can use honeymoon photos for the wedding

✓ You can experience the happy feelings of getting married while on the honeymoon

~** Demerits **~

✓ You might worry about money before the wedding

✓ Family might oppose since it's usually after the wedding

✓ You may struggle with the timing of giving souvenirs

@e.r.n.wedding

The Timing for a Honeymoon Varies for Everyone* Discuss with Him and Decide Together♡

We introduced the merits and demerits of different honeymoon timings. * Each timing has its pros and cons. Of course, there are also opinions from your partner and family, as well as the best seasons to visit certain destinations, so there isn’t a definitive “right time.”

The timing for honeymoons varies by couple.♡ Taking into account each merit and demerit, please choose the time that will allow you to enjoy your honeymoon the most.＊

➡ Check out articles on honeymoons here*

@nagisa_marry