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Show 4 Bridal Guide February 2004 Mow to Platt the Perfect Honeymoon For many couples, planning a honeymoon is just as important as planning the wedding ideas you. need to know to FrelaxI Youli Be itself. Regardless of where you plan to go, there are some things you should do and some ' Beautiful takes on a whole new meaning when you decide to do a destination wedding, another hot trend. These are gaining popularity as more couples decide to forego. the average $20,000 wedding price tag. These are especially popular with second make it a memorable experience. First, you must decide on a budget. If money is not an issue for you, bon voyage! Howmarriages, according to of Ennis ever, if youre like most couples Donna married, getting youre already GettingRemarried.com, a for more than you an- popular resource for people paying ticipated. Establish a budget, getting remarried. The first step and use it as a guide. You may in planning a destination wedalso want to consider using a ding is to find a travel agent honeymoon registry service like the free one provided by The who specializes in honeymoons and destination weddings. This Honeymoon, www.thehoney person will help you begin the process of selecting the location to get married in. This is the first priority in planning a destination wedding because legal requirements for marriage vary by destination. After deciding on a budget, you need to figure out where you would like to go. If you and your spouse want the same type of honeymoon experience, no problem. However, if one of you wants adventure and the other wants to relax in the sun, moon.com. Honeymoon registries are a hot new trend be- cause they allow wedding guests to contribute toward specific elements of your honeymoon. With couples getting married older these days, many have no need for additional crock pots, blenders and toasters. Thats why shore excursions, parasailing, spa services or tours can all make great wedding gifts. The honeymoon budget you need to find a destination that can satisfy you both. Once you establish a budget and you know where you want to go, you need to decide whether you want an package or if you would prefer to be on your own a little more. For those with tight budhoneygets, an moon has the advantage of one package price. This includes most activities at both resorts and on cruises, though there may be things that are not included. Again, these make great gift items for your honeymoon registry. However, if you wish to be on your own to take in more of the surrounding culture and area, then you may be better off creating your own experience. Now its time to book and pay for this trip. Many honeymoon suppliers offer specials for early booking. Packages that include air often can offer sig- nificant savings because these suppliers buy airline seats in bulk at a discount and then package hotel, and sometimes car rentals to give you significant value. Usually these packages need to be purchased from a honeymoon specialist travel agent, who you can find from a national network at www. thehoneymoon.com. Here, find travel services, youll agent honeymoon registries, personal wedding Web pages, and honeymoon information at your fingertips, all from the convenience of your home or office. Mckdrofepouquets A picture worth a thousand words, but should not cost a thousand dollars. is Wedding packages available starting at $395 Western Photo 6o. One East Main St., Price 637-907- - 7 . . 'C 435687-22- 4 m-- North oiltuntingtaq op hyy. 10 |