Honeymoon at another time?

[fonsy]

I need help with this one. I'm getting married March 30, 2007. And we were planning to go to WDW April 1. The thing is that we're both still in college by that time, actually, at the end of semester (finals and everything). So my hubby 2b says that maybe we should have the honeymoon reschedule for another month or so. Has anyone done this before, having the honeymoon for later, doesn't that take away some of the magic? We can't change the day of the wedding, 'cause is a destination wedding, and the only time my family agreed that they were able to attend.

 

[Skylarr29]

Yes, I have heard of people doing this. I don't think it is a bad idea at all. With destination weddings it takes up alot of time to actually have a wedding. If you will have more time later on then I think it is a good idea. I don't really think it will take away from the magic of it. Try if you can to just do something special on your wedding night and possibly the following day with the real honeymoon to follow at a later date.

 

[lindajoan]

You could also consider doing a "mini-moon" right after your wedding. Perhaps you could spend 2 or 3 days away to enjoy some time as a couple before your "real" honemoon at WDW.

~LJ

 

[PrincessShanShan]

This is exactly what we're doing. We were married Dec. 22, 2005 (a little more than 8 months ago). We live along the gulf coast. Dh is from St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana. His family lost absolutely everything in Katrina and were actually living with him for awhile after Katrina. There was no way we could go on a honeymoon after we got married. Our Disneymoon actually begins the day after our first anniversary. As far as the magic not being there, I really don't think so. Dh and never spent a night together until our wedding night, so although we were at our house, it was romantic and special. As far as the honeymoon not being magical, I also don't think that will be the case. We've never had a trip together. In the eight months we've been married, we've never gone off anywhere so not only will this be our honeymoon, but it will be our first trip anywhere together. We're not young kids (I'm 36 and he's 47), I've been married before and I have an almost 16 year old son. I can tell you this time is so totally different. Everyday is magical. Don't worry about taking your honeymoon later. You two have the rest of your lives together and each and every day will bring its own magic into your lives.

Shan

 

[Laurafoster]

I think its fine, we are getting married in WDW with all our friends and family around us and i felt it was rude for me to say, ok well now you've seen the wedding leave us alone. So we are going to have our "official honeymoon" laster next year.

 

[fonsy]

Thank you so much for posting. And Shan, you really made me realize that it doesn't matter really the time of the honeymoon, what really matter is that I'll be with my DH2B. I'm happy now. Relaxed. I think I made a big deal out of this. And I'll be still wearing my Eears

 

[JJClemson]

DF and I are doing this. He is in med school and only has a limited amount of time off. We are spending 5 nights at WDW after the wedding. Then in Dec or the following June, we are going to Hawaii for our honeymoon.

 

[Janet2k]

... maybe we should have the honeymoon reschedule for another month or so. Has anyone done this before, having the honeymoon for later, doesn't that take away some of the magic?

I got married almost 22 years ago and am still waiting for my honeymoon. But you know what? It never really bothered me.

For my 20th wedding anniversary, I had the vow renewal of my dreams (Grand Floridian welcome party, Wedding Pavilion ceremony, and Disney-Studios Theme Park dinner party), but still no honeymoon.

But don’t feel too sorry for me. I’m holding out hope that for my 25th wedding anniversary in a few years, I’ll have another vow renewal AND an actual honeymoon. Hope springs eternal.

No matter what you decide to do, and when you decide to do it, I wish you all the happiness in the world, Fonsy.

 

[fonsy]

Thank you Janet

 

[hellokitty86]

My husband and I got married on December 9, 2005 and we are going on our honeymoon in 11 days! I am very excited about it.

To me, I don't think I'll feel "less special" because I didn't go on my honeymoon right after we got married (actually, we just went to the courthouse and got married, no family around.) In my mind, its more exciting because I was looking forward to getting married SO much, but then my honeymoon gives me something else to look forward to!

 

[mickeeemouse]

My husband and I did this. We were married on Oct. 18 and didn't have our honeymoon until the week on Thanksgiving. Sort of the same circumstances as you. I was in school and didn't want to take a whole week off. Too much work to make up and I was also getting my Master's degree. So we ended up taking our honeymoon about six to seven weeks later. Trust me it is just as fun, you still are newleyweds (sp), so everything you do together is fun. Have a great time.

 

[Briarrosegold]

We had our Wedding in WDW in March 05 - spent 2 weeks there with all the celebrations.

Then DH and I went to Las Vegas for our honeymoon later in the year.

 

[fonsy]

Hey Hellokitty, I have a Pug too, she's my baby! And thank all of you for posting. I'm glad you did.

 

[fonsy]

It really helped.

 

[JandJ]

My brother and SIL did this. They had their wedding night at a suite in a local hotel, but they were planning to move from PA to FL after the wedding and couldn't fit in, nor afford, a real honeymoon. Once they got moved and settled (almost 2 months after the wedding) then they had their honeymoon in St. Augustine, FL. They still go there every annivesary - now 7 years later!

I think postponing the honeymoon for awhile is a fine idea and will just extend the romance

 

[hellokitty86]

Hey Hellokitty, I have a Pug too, she's my baby!

Have any pics??

Ruby is my baby too. I am really looking forward to my trip, but really dreading dropping her off at the vets office, where we are boarding her!!

 

[fonsy]

I'm trying to put the picture but it said that it was too big. I'm new at this, so I'll see if I can finally show you my girl. I'm reading the boards that help with this.

 

[PigletFairy]

We got married here last Nov. Financially we couldnt go anywhere so we are leaving next wed. for our WDW honeymoon YEY!!!