Putting together a wedding can mean a mountain of stress and a ton of work, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel: your honeymoon.   As far as tunnel lights go, this is one of the best. You'll be newly married, fresh off the high of your party, and now you get to spend some quality time alone with your new wife just relaxing, kicking back, and doing whatever the two of you feel like.   Life just doesn't get any sweeter.  

To ensure that your honeymoon is the reward you and the missus truly deserve, you should start planning well in advance. Whether the two of you are heading for white sand beaches and drinks with little umbrellas in them, a cruise along the majestic Alaskan coast, or any other destination on Earth (beyond that is out of our jurisdiction), there are some steps you can take to make sure that everything goes according to plan.   You may not be able to control the weather, you may not be able to control the airlines, but GroomGroove.com is here to make sure that everything that you can control goes as planned.

Let's start at the beginning:

6-12 Months Before the Honeymoon

Starting early, huh?   Good for you.   It looks like we've been getting through to you with this site. Six months to a year before you actually say those vows is the right time to start the ball rolling on your honeymoon plans.   Sit down with your fiancée and try to come up with a short list of possible honeymoon destinations.   You might have different ideas about what makes the perfect vacation getaway. But the world's a big place, and if you do a little research, you're bound to find a destination that meets both of your approval.  

The big thing to keep in mind at this stage (and frankly, at every other stage, too) is your budget. The honeymoon comes after the very large expense of the wedding itself, so plan accordingly. Go online and dig around for price estimates.   Most airline websites will let you see the price of tickets months in advance.   Don't forget to factor in accommodations, leisure activities, a rental car, and other such necessities.   You'll want to set aside a chunk of change for food and drinks, too.

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