Tips For Planning a Successful Honeymoon

The wedding celebration has ended, and you finally get some one-on-one time, as a married couple on your honeymoon. This getaway is about adventure, spontaneity and excitement. Here are some tips for your dream honeymoon.

Plan to not have a plan

The two of you will connect best when you are relaxed. Take time to focus on one another. Would it be amazing to hit every cool attraction around your destination? Go on a peaceful walk together. Sit on the beach, or on the porch off your room, or hang in the jacuzzi. Order room service. Focus on what matters most—enjoying your new life together!

Try something new

The term “relaxed” does not mean lazy. Extra efforts to surprise your partner on your honeymoon will go a long way toward making memories and creating closeness. Suggest that the two of you watch the sunrise, lay out under the stars or have a laughter-filled day at the spa

Make them laugh

Nothing brings a couple closer than laughter, great food and adventure. Connect and share joy, that translates differently for each couple. Create and cherish memories, view together images from your wedding day. Wedding Works Vendors at TheArtFactory offer a special next day delivery wedding video and a glamorous wedding album.

Go on an adventure

A honeymoon is about spending quality time together, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also go on an adventure. Take a day to go on an invigorating excursion like snorkeling, skiing, ziplining, or hiking. Rent mopeds and explore the area. The shared experience will bring excitement and new memories. There are so many amazing honeymoon destinations in the U.S. There’s no need to leave the country to go on an adventure with your loved one.

Choose a Location

A trip to America's National Park is an unforgettable experience. Start at your favorite wedding destination, TheArtFactory, where our couples can stroll right out our back gate straight into the NationalPark or hop aboard our vintage trolleys for the 2-block ride for photos! The Park superintendent Darren Boch and his team have great tips on how to start planning your next Nation Park excursion.

Make a List of Must-See Attractions

With all the great National Park resources right next to your wedding venue you can start immediately exploring nature's wonders together, history and heritage. Search by your favorite location, activity type and topic: you may also download a free National Park App before your next visit.

History note: Nov. 7, 2011, the National Park Service recognized the area’s natural beauty and historical significance by creating the 52-acre Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park , among the newer parks being celebrated in the agency’s centennial year.

Hotels

Looking for a great deal on your first trip together or for you and your guests when staying to celebrate for your big day? We have you covered. Mention that you're The Art Factory couple when booking and you’ll get a special discount.

Check out the Best Western HERE

Check out the Hampton Inn by Hilton HERE

The less-exciting, but vital, pack list

You can buy most things that you may have forgotten once you arrive at your destination, but there are a few critical essentials.

Driver’s license or ID
Your passport (if leaving the country)
Luggage tags
Electrical adapter
Credit cards (only one or two)
Cash
Easy-access booking confirmations (save in your phone)
2 paper copies of following: (one on your person, and one in your luggage)
booking confirmations (hotels, restaurants, attractions)
passport and ID
travel itinerary
health and travel insurance
prescriptions
key phone numbers: doctor, house/pet sitter, credit card, and health insurance (in case your cards or phone gets stolen)

The most important thing of all is to have fun with one another. You will have lots of trips together in your married life, but only one honeymoon. Savor this time and fill it with romance, laughter, and adventure, and reflect on your awesome commitment to each other.