Paying for the honeymoon

I personally do not think the Honeymoon should be a shared expense unless someone else (besides the two of you who are actually going on the trip) OFFERS to pay... My fiance and I basically have our whole wedding being paid for and never once assumed the honeymoon was included. Yes I agree go for it if someone offers but I would never just assume because it's customary that your parents would be willing to pay... We had planned on paying for our whole honeymoon (as well as some of the wedding expenses) ourselves... My fiances parents offered to pay for the majority of ours as our wedding present... otherwise we would be footing the bill...

In my opinion you will have you will have to pay your honeymoon however if your parents or your fiance parents are willing to contribute I will accept that. Notice that there is not a customary is something that you decide.

My fiance and I are paying for our entire wedding by ourselves and it seemed very unlikely that we could afford to go on a honeymoon. I wouldn't assume that the honeymoon would be paid for as part of the wedding, so if your parents haven't offered to pay for your honeymoon, I wouldn't expect them to pay for it if I were you. If you can't afford to pay for your own honeymoon, you should consider a honeymoon registry for your wedding, which is what my fiance and I are doing. So, instead of buying gifts or giving you money, your guests have the option of contributing to your honeymoon. It's just something yo should think about.

Truthfully if you go by old customs the Groom pays for the Honeymoon. Now a days both the Bride and Groom pay for their own Honeymoon. If it's not in your budget and you don't set up a Honeymoon Registry (if you wish to have this instead of a Bridal Registry) wait until you can afford it. My husband and I have been married for almost 2 years now and still haven't gone on our Honeymoon. We didn't chance anything on our Wedding night since we had a baby on the way, and only stayed away 1 night for our 1 Year Anniversary. We're waiting so we can afford to go where we want like Paris or Italy, if not somewhere tropical without needing any fincancial help from anyone to afford our honeymoon. If I were you I wouldn't assume that this is supposed to be paid for by parents or shared with parents unless they offer to help you pay for it. I hope this helps you.

I haven't heard of the honeymoon being included with the parental wedding funds, maybe as a gift...if you don't get any help paying for it from you family try the honeymoon registries....I think www.honeyfund.com is a good one!

I didn't think that is was customary for the parents to pay for the honeymoon too! Thank you for confirming that, all of you!

My fiance and I are paying for our honeymoon. I also read an article that the Groom's family pays for the honeymoon while the Bride's family pays for the wedding. I dont know if this still applies today, especially for us poor folks.

Congratulations on your engagement!

Since you are planning a wedding and honeymoon on a budget, my suggestion would be to visit a great website, AGreatAffair.com and create a wedding and honeymoon registry today.

AGreatAffair.com is an on-line cash gift registry that allows couples to register for anything, including a honeymoon, paying off loans, a down payment for a home, or traditional gifts like china or furnishings. You can even register for wedding expenses… Once more, AGreatAffair.com is created in a way that is tasteful and fun for the wedding couple, and where it is personal for guests who buy gift segments toward particular gifts rather than writing a check. You, as the couple, ultimately get cash. If you wish, you may also get a complimentary elegant web page (including RSVP function, guest book, etc).

Once again, congratulations and happy planning!

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We've chosen a honeymoon registry ( http://www.exotichoneymoonvacations.com/ ). But, if you can get someone else to pay for, all the better!

I agree that it is not customary for the parents to pay for the honeymoon.Good to read about different opinions here.

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