Honeymoons are a chance to make some amazing memories as newlyweds. Honeymoons provide a great time to relax after all the wedding planning and allow you to spend some quality time with your partner. But why is it called a honeymoon in the first place? Here’s everything you need to know…
Why Is It Called Honeymoon?
Often we find that the loveliest traditions have the strangest roots and honeymoons are not an exception. It comes from the days of marriage by capture, when the groom would steal the bride away from her family to live in an entirely knew place.
However, the actual word “honeymoon” comes from the Scandinavian practice of drinking mead or fermented honey, as it was thought to increase the likelihood of pregnancy. You would do this during the first month of married life, or in other words, the first cycle of the moon. In the 1500s, “honeymoon” was also commonly used as a way of warning newly married couples about love fading away.
What are the most popular honeymoon spots?
Thankfully, due to a hefty amount of social progress, marriage has become a symbol of love and therefore honeymoons are now something two people can really look forward to.
Some couples opt for a honeymoon based in the country they grew up, maybe visiting a place that has been special to the couple in the past. Check out our article below on the best honeymoon destinations in the UK.
Other couples choose to venture abroad and discover a new place. The most common are the Maldives, Italy and Greece, but the list is endless and they are all waiting for you to explore.
What do couples do on their honeymoon?
Depending on the couple, honeymoon activities can be quite different. Some go for a trip filled with adventure, whilst others prefer to use it as a time to fully relax with couples massages, spa breaks, and long days on the beach. There is not a set amount of time for the length of your honeymoon but it is wise to consider money and time constraints so you can make sure the trip is as stress free as possible.
What are the alternatives to a honeymoon?
Some couples prefer to kill two birds with one stone and have a destination wedding, tying it together with a honeymoon. Others prefer not to have a honeymoon at all save their money for something else like a deposit on a flat or gather savings for married life. Whatever you decide, it is an exciting time for you and your partner to venture into the world as a newly married couple so do what feels best for you both.
