In Love with Love

Some people elope because they are just so in love, that they can’t wait another second (literally) for their life to start! Just make sure that this decision is based on true, unconditional love–not just an impulsive act. You wouldn’t want to make a decision you’ll regret.

Let’s Cut Costs

It will be much cheaper to elope than hold a wedding. Some couples elope because of economic concerns. It is reasonable to reserve majority of your money for expenses after the wedding, after all. Any and all expenses incurred in the elopement will be for you and your partner, not for two hundred plus people you hardly even know.

Anti-Planning

You could be midway through planning your wedding when you realize that everything’s so wrong. So wrong, in fact, that you’ll be having the exact opposite of what you and your partner wanted for a wedding. The solution? A hassle-free elopement. All you have to take care about are your and your partner’s needs. You can finally focus on what you want, and not what other people want and say.

The Shy Type

Not everyone can (or wants to) step up to the spotlight. For people who can’t bear to be king and queen for a day, an elopement is the perfect alternative to a wedding. This is also perfect for couples who want to keep their wedding simple and intimate.

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You don’t need a big budget to enjoy a quick getaway with your loved one. In fact, there are lots of ways you can enjoy a romantic getaway even with a small budget.

Bed and breakfast

You can be sure of a cheap romantic getaway when you check in at a bed and breakfast. The cozy rooms and wonderful amenities of small town bed and breakfast inns will allow you to enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its personalized service, a bed and breakfast can make you and your loved one feel pampered and relaxed.

Cabin rental

A cabin is also a great option for a romantic getaway, whether it is by the lake or at a local park. Go during off-peak seasons or weekdays to secure lower rates on secluded cabins. For convenience, many of these cabins provide amenities of home so any romantic couple could focus more on each other without having to worry about stuff.

Tent camping

Enjoy a romantic moment cooking hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire while gazing at the stars at night. Camping facilities at state parks offer an inexpensive way for you and your loved one to enjoy nature and each other’s company.

As long as you are with someone you love, any trip you take becomes special and memorable. And given today’s prices of gas and other travel necessities, a quick getaway makes more sense than long vacation trips.

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If you are still considering your honeymoon options, try discussing these winter honeymoon destination ideas with your spouse-to-be:

Aspen, Colorado

Aspen offers beauty and adventure all year round but its winter reputation is the real crowd drawer. Being the home of winter X Games, Aspen offers travelers exciting winter activities, which are perfect for adventure-type couples. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding down Aspen’s mountain slopes. Then have some quiet alone time in one of the heated pools in its many hotel accommodations, which run from ritzy to economical to suit everyone’s budget.

Quebec, Canada

Celebrate the joy and magic of winter at Quebec Winter Carnival. The biggest winter carnival in the world offers a wide variety of winter activities and events, such as snow rafting, dogsled rides, canoe race and night parades. You may also enjoy the magnificence of the Ice Hotel, a hotel entirely made of ice that is rebuilt every winter (because it melts each spring!). Visitors may choose to stay overnight or just take a viewing tour of the hotel at affordable rates.

The Swiss Alps

The Alps can give any honeymoon couple a real winter wonderland experience. The most stunning hills in the world offer ski trails for skiers, beginners and pros alike. You may check in at the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel to feel the romantic charm that makes a stay to the Alps a truly unique experience.

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There are cruise lines that offer a variety of affordable wedding cruise packages. Many of these packages include services such as wedding planning services, flowers, music (either live or recorded), non-denominational wedding officiant, reception dinner, wedding cake, photography services, and many more. If you want to avail of such wedding cruise package, you also don’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess after the reception party.

However, weddings on a cruise are not suitable for everyone. Wedding planning could be complicated. Everyone involve must first procure necessary documents, such as visas and passports, and take time off from work and other regular routines, meaning scheduling could be a hell of a problem.

If you are dead set on having a wedding cruise, it might pose a problem for guests or members of the wedding party who suffer from seasickness. Additionally, since most wedding cruise lines require a limited number of guests, friends and family members who did not make it on the guest list might feel slighted and isolated. To please them, you can do something once you get back on shore – hold a post-wedding party for them.

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• If you want some privacy, a stay in a cozy bed and breakfast is perfect for you. It’s a great place where you can be intimate and focused on each other. There are many bed and breakfast inns all over the country that offer honeymoon packages for newlyweds. Just don’t forget to mention to the innkeeper that you are on your honeymoon.

• Your honeymoon can also be your opportunity to have your body, mind and spirit pampered. Try a luxury spa resort and enjoy some relaxing spa treatments together. There are some luxury spa resorts, such as the Ojai Valley Inn Resort & Spa, in California and Canyon Ranch in Arizona, that offer couples massages among their wide variety of treatments.

• If you want something luxurious, you may try a Hawaiian romantic vacation. Many top hotels in Hawaii offer packages for romantic long weekends. The Maui Prince Hotel, for example, is perfect for couples who long for a quiet getaway because of the serene surrounding and romantic garden setting.

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• Scheduling a flight for the day after the wedding that leaves too early
  - You really should avoid this, especially if your are having an afternoon or evening reception. Because chances are, you won’t be feeling bright-eyed the following morning.

• Over the top partying at the reception
  - You wouldn’t want a hangover on your honeymoon. You can kiss your chances of having the most romantic honeymoon goodbye if you end up hugging the toilet and having the worst hangover on the day of your departure.

• Going to the airport late
  - Get up early to avoid heavy traffic and long lines at the airport’s security checkpoint. You can also avoid being late if you happen to  distance yourself from the two mistakes mentioned above. It will also do a lot of good if you pack your stuff in advance.

• Not taking your spouse’s opinion into consideration
  - Just because you’ve been planning this romantic honeymoon since you were in grade school doesn’t mean you have to decide on everything on your own. Your honeymoon getaway will be a success if you and your new hubby work on the plan together. After all, it’s your first collaboration as newlyweds! That way, you can be sure that your honeymoon will be enjoyable for the two of you.

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In choosing a bed and breakfast, you’ll surely going to consider several essential things, such as room sizes and pricing. If you already have a location in mind for your honeymoon, you can narrow down your choices by deciding on what you really want.

Do you want some privacy while having rest and relaxation? Then you can have your romantic getaway at inns that offer such packages. Many bed and breakfasts in this category offer private large suite rooms or even cottages with little connectivity to the “real” world. No phones, no TVs or DVD players so you could only focus on each other.

If are you looking for a place that offers opportunities for activities and excitement, then you may want to consider a bed and breakfast that is centrally located. This will make you just a few steps away from restaurants and local events that you and your spouse can enjoy together.

A bed and breakfast inn is the perfect place for your honeymoon vacation however you want to spend it. When you make your reservations, see if there are special discounts available. Many bed and breakfasts offer special honeymoon packages, so don’t forget to mention that you are celebrating your honeymoon.

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