The Essence Of The Honeymoon In Marriage

When you think about it, a honeymoon is expensive, it takes you away from your “real” life, and it involves planning — when you may already feel overwhelmed by wedding details. No wonder that some couples decide not to have a honeymoon, or at least to delay theirs. Yet there are valid and compelling reasons to organize a honeymoon and schedule it as close to your wedding as possible.

- Vibha Singh

Weddings can be really stressful, and the honeymoon is a great way to relieve some of that. It is also an emotionally charged moment that is rarely cherished by couples in privacy - the honeymoon again steps in to do the needful.

In cultures where arranged marriages are the norm, the honeymoon acts as an icebreaker of sorts for couples who have never previously mingled outside extensive company. In other cultures, it is simply social obligation that requires you to take your spouse for a holiday.I think the best reason is basically because its a nice thing for couples to do as a first-thing-we-did-after-we-got married. The memories from honeymoons will be cherished for a long time thereafter!

Of course it’s not necessary to go for a honeymoon - many couples find it wasteful and kind of pointless. But it is, like all holidays are, special.