There is really no right or wrong answer to this, but the question itself is well worth thinking about. The answer for you will depend on your own personal situation and what you both want.

For example some people go for the traditional one or two week holiday, somewhere hot and sunny. Other couples prefer to stay in the UK and visit one of their favorite haunts in the country.

But just because a lot of couples go on a two week holiday it doesn’t mean you have to do the same thing. Sometimes it may not be possible because of other commitments. For example if you have work commitments to honour that you cannot get out of, you may have to postpone your honeymoon and go later on.

This can actually be a good solution if it doesn’t look like you will be able to take a long break together. Instead of heading off abroad the day after the wedding, go a few weeks later instead. It can be more relaxing because you won’t have the stress of the wedding and the party afterwards as well as knowing you have to rush to the airport too.

You may need to be practical in other ways too though. The most important aspect of all is often money. While we would all like to be romantic and be whisked off to a private hideaway on a Caribbean island, you have to be practical too and realise it could be too expensive after footing the cost of the wedding.

It pays to work out some figures to start with, so you can work out whether or not you can afford to go away for a week or two. There are lots of ways to cut down on the cost of your honeymoon if this is a problem. For example you could go self catering as opposed to full board, and there are lots of cheaper destinations you could head to instead of opting for the luxury ones.

Always bear in mind that your honeymoon is focused on the two of you together. As such it shouldn’t matter where you go so long as you both enjoy yourselves and have a good time together.

If you have a strict budget to stick to but you still want to have a luxury break, try reducing the number of days you go for. You could enjoy a luxurious three day break instead of a seven day self catering holiday in a cheaper location, for example. Decide on a happy medium and stick with it. This applies to the price of the honeymoon as well as the length of time you go for.

In the end few couples will be able to go away for longer than a couple of weeks. Many think it is nicer to head off for a week and then go away again somewhere else at a different time of year. But whatever you decide, make sure you both agree that it is the best option for you.

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