| After the hectic time known as planning a wedding, | | | | most expensive jewelry at home. Tourists are targets |
| there is nothing quite like getting away from it all on a | | | | for thieves, especially honeymooners who tend to be |
| relaxing honeymoon. Naturally, every couple wants | | | | blissfully unaware of the world around them. Naturally |
| their honeymoon trip to go as smoothly as possible. | | | | you will want to look nice for your trip, so bring along a |
| These honeymoon tips and etiquette for newlyweds | | | | pieces of jewelry which are pretty but not flashy. If |
| will ensure that your vacation is all you hope for. | | | | you wore pearl bridal jewelry for your wedding, the |
| You know the old saying "everyone loves lovers"? | | | | earrings would be perfect for romantic dinners while |
| Well, to some extent this is true. There is no doubt that | | | | on your trip. Sparkly crystal bridal jewelry pieces can |
| many people are inspired by the romance of | | | | also be a good choice to pack for your vacation; just |
| honeymooners and will do whatever they can to | | | | leave the diamonds at home. |
| make their trip extra special. In fact, many newlyweds | | | | Before departing for your destination, take the time to |
| have discovered that if they let it drop that they are on | | | | learn a little bit about what type of attire is expected. |
| their honeymoon, they might find themselves upgraded | | | | You don't want to be the uncouth American who |
| to a nicer hotel room, treated to a complimentary | | | | shows up in a fine Parisian restaurant wearing a pair |
| bottle of Champagne at a restaurant, or even moved | | | | of white sneakers. Nor would it be any fun to be |
| up to first class on a plane (this last one is the most | | | | turned away from a tour of a gorgeous historic |
| rare). So by all means, mention that you are | | | | cathedral because you were wearing short-shorts or |
| honeymooners when you make reservations or check | | | | had bare shoulders (most cathedrals have certain |
| in at the airport or hotel. You just might find yourself | | | | expectations of modesty). In general, when heading to |
| pleasantly surprised (just don't go in expecting special | | | | Europe, pack the equivalent of office attire as |
| treatment, because there is no guarantee). | | | | compared to American weekend wear. For a beach |
| Although it is true that many people love lovers, that | | | | honeymoon, upscale resort wear will be appropriate, |
| does not mean that they are interested in being | | | | and be sure to bring one jacket for your husband, in |
| witness to public displays of passion. You know that | | | | case you decide to treat yourselves to dinner at a |
| saying "Get a room!"? It was probably invented for | | | | nice restaurant. |
| overly amorous honeymooners! While certainly | | | | A last tip for honeymooners is to soak in every |
| everyone expects for newlyweds to be lovey-dovey, | | | | moment. Unplug, unplug, unplug! Do not waste a single |
| public groping is never appropriate. If there is one top | | | | moment of your romantic trip checking email or |
| piece of etiquette which most folks want newlyweds | | | | touching base with the office on your Blackberry. |
| to know, it is to keep their private moments private. | | | | Save all of your ticket stubs and photos to make a |
| When traveling for your post-wedding vacation, there | | | | scrapbook when you get home to help your wonderful |
| are some tips and bits of etiquette which will come in | | | | honeymoon live on in your memories forever. |
| very handy. A good piece of advice is to leave your | | | | |