Marriage Happiness: Why Research Shows Having a Honeymoon is Important

Should you take a honeymoon after your wedding? Recent studies seem to indicate that a honeymoon can be very important to your marriage's overall success and happiness. I’m breaking down all the deets here in this blog post!

A Time To Re-Focus & Connect!

Romantic Couple’s Swing in Crystal Clear Water at Beach Resort

A honeymoon can be an excellent bridge between the whirlwind of wedding planning, logistics, constant choices, and problem-solving into the euphoria of being newlyweds, away from the familiar surroundings of everyday life! Your honeymoon allows you to unplug and focus on each other! This sets the tone instantly for making each other a priority instead of life pushing you in every different direction.|

My husband and I got married during the pandemic, turning our honeymoon into quite the adventure. We managed to book a stay at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Florida, near Jacksonville. Finding any accommodation that was open was a relief... Well, sorta kinda….24-hour room service was non-existent, the on-site restaurants were closed, and the resort was operating with minimal staffing. But, despite these challenges, we were just grateful to spend some much-needed downtime together. Looking back, we can't help but laugh at our daily 5 pm dilemma: venture out for dinner or delve into our emergency snack stash? Due to the pandemic, many local eateries had limited hours, closing by 7 pm, but we always made it work.

View From Our Balcony On Honeymoon at Omni Amelia Island Resort

Those simple moments of togetherness became the focal point of our trip, emphasizing what truly mattered: us. It was an unconventional yet perfect start to our marriage, teaching us to embrace every day's uniqueness, regardless of external circumstances. A honeymoon, whether it's spent lounging on a beach, exploring a bustling city, or connecting with nature, is the escape you deserve.

Creating Cherished Memories

Romantic Candlelight Dinner Oceanside | Photo Credit: Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Board

Honeymoons are not just about the destination but about shared experiences. Whether exploring exotic locales, trying new cuisines, or simply enjoying each other's company under a starlit sky, your honeymoon is a canvas for creating cherished memories. These shared moments can be vitally important to your relationship, especially when you may be stuck in a rut or feeling the pressure of everyday life.   

Building Stronger Bonds: YES! Honeymoon Suites are Still a Thing Too!

Honeymoon Couple Enjoy Tropical Beach Getaway

The honeymoon is a time for undivided attention. Away from the daily grind, couples can genuinely connect, communicate, and deepen their understanding of each other. A honeymoon also allows you to strengthen your intimacy with each other both physically and emotionally. All these new experiences, quality time, and, if you can afford it, being in a romantic, pampering honeymoon suite will also help bring you closer together! And YES! Honeymoon suites are still a thing! I encourage you to use a travel agent to book your honeymoon, as they can take what you envision and give you precisely what you are looking for in your honeymoon.

Setting the Tone for Future Marriage Success

Happy Couple Enjoying Life Together

Having a honeymoon can also set the tone for future marriage success and happiness, especially if you continue to travel together. According to PR Newswire & Honeyfund, a wedding gift registry, “upwards of 90% of couples who have taken at least 3 or more romantic trips since their honeymoon rate their marriage as good to excellent. Out of people who rate their marriage as not good, 78% do not travel regularly.

Taking a honeymoon can be a catalyst to having a unique and intimate connection that can be one of the super glues that hold your marriage together through thick and thin, easy times, and stressful times.  

Prioritize Your Relationship to Keep The Honeymoon Effect Going

Couple Enjoy Romantic Dinner and Share a Sweet Kiss

Prioritizing your relationship is one of the hidden keys to a successful and happy relationship! Your honeymoon is the perfect way to start your marriage by prioritizing a much-needed break from all the stress of wedding planning and the pressures of everyday life! In some ways, you are recharging your relationship batteries and re-discovering why you fell in love in the first place! This should be just the beginning of intentionally planning regular dates, weekend getaways, and future romantic trips to keep your relationship fresh and re-charged regularly.

Learn More: 6 Bucket List Destinations For a Dream Honeymoon

What if You Can’t Afford a Honeymoon? 

3-night Getaways and Candlelight Dinners for a Mini Honeymoon

I realize everyone is in a different situation, both logistically and financially. If you just can’t swing a honeymoon after your wedding, I encourage you to plan a short getaway, maybe to a nearby significant city at a luxury hotel or a secluded bed & breakfast for at least 3 nights! You both still need the opportunity to unplug, romance, and reconnect with each other after all the wedding stuff and have some much-needed time together. Then, within the next year or two, do your best to plan a proper honeymoon for at least 7 nights, where you can go somewhere special like Puerto Vallarta, Hawaii, or Costa Rica. Again, I highly encourage you to use a Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica, or Hawaii travel agent who specializes in these destinations to get everything you are looking for on your honeymoon.

Sign Up For a Honeymoon Registry

Many Couples Sign Up for a Honeymoon Registry to Fund Their Honeymoon Experience

You can also sign up for a honeymoon registry, such as Honeyfund, Zola, or Joy! This can be a great way to fund your honeymoon. Plus, let's face it: in today’s world, many couples already have enough household items to get by, so why not fund your honeymoon?

Your honeymoon begins your lifelong journey together and sets the tone for marital happiness for years. A honeymoon is a cherished period where you can escape the stress and busyness of planning a wedding and focus on each other, not just another vacation. It shapes the early narrative of marriage, creating a positive trajectory that contributes significantly to the overall happiness and success of the union.

As I wrap up this post on the significance of taking a honeymoon, it becomes evident that your honeymoon is more than just a typical getaway. A honeymoon represents a conscious investment in the health of your marriage. When you prioritize nurturing your relationship through the honeymoon experience, you set the stage for a more resilient and fulfilling partnership, where the new bonds of love and memories created during this particular time continue to blossom over the years.

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