Once the stress of the wedding itself is out of the way, it’s time to look forward to a relaxing honeymoon.

Unfortunately for many couples the honeymoon needs to be on a budget – particularly if the wedding itself has been an expensive one. Luckily if you find yourself in this situation it doesn’t have to lead to a disappointing honeymoon; you can still have a great time if you think creatively beforehand.

First of all remember that you don’t have to break the bank to have a sensational honeymoon. There are lots of destinations and possibilities for having a wonderful time without having to attach a huge price tag to it. Try and set a budget for your honeymoon in advance so you know what your limitations are, and then think about the type of holiday you would like to have.

Once you have that budget in mind, think about where you would like to go. Do you have a particular country or destination in mind? Don’t worry too much about your budget at the moment; simply make a list of possibilities and then you can figure out how you can make your ideas into reality.

When you find somewhere you like start looking round at the different types of accommodation that are available. You can save a lot of money here if you are careful. For example a five star room might be nice and luxurious, but how much time will you actually be spending in it? If you want to be out and about and experiencing what the area has to offer, downgrade to a three or four star room. This alone can save you a lot of money.

You could also bring down the cost of your accommodation by opting for self catering or half board instead of full board. This is actually a really good idea as it means you are free to eat wherever and whenever you like. And you don’t have to worry about getting up early for breakfast either – you can lie in if you want!

Don’t automatically go for a package either. You can often get cheaper prices by being prepared to do some of the legwork yourself. For example look for your flights first and then find suitable accommodation to stay in. It isn’t that hard to do and if you have plenty of time you can make some good savings this way.

Of course if you really want to splash out and enjoy the finest honeymoon you can afford, you could always go for a one week break instead of stretching your money out to pay for two weeks. Not everyone will like this idea but you may prefer it to having to cut down in other ways.

In the end you can look for discounts, find bargain rooms, stay in less tourist centred places and find lots of other ways to cut down on costs. All those tiny savings you make will add up to a significant saving all in all.

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