As one of the premiere wedding venues in Salt Lake City, we understand that there’s a lot of planning (and money) that goes into the wedding day! You want your big day to be perfect and it oftentimes it’s hard to put a price tag on this momentous life event. Here at The Woods on Ninth, we believe that quality is essential and our affordable wedding venue allows you to have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank! Your day should exceed your expectations, and not be overshadowed by a financial burden.Our desire is to, not only help you plan your wedding day, but to be a great resource for all the details and questions you may have surrounding the day you say “I Do!” One thing we love to ask our brides and grooms is where they’re going on their honeymoon. After all the wedding planning, busy schedule leading up to the day and enjoying the company of family and friends, the honeymoon is the perfect way to unwind and celebrate wedded bliss.
We know that honeymoons can quickly become pricey and for those of you who are looking for a budget friendly approach to this great vacation, we’ve come up with a few solutions. Having an inexpensive honeymoon doesn’t mean missing out on a nice getaway; take a look at these affordable options!
1. Ask for the gift of a honeymoon- You can cut down on the money you’re putting out for your honeymoon, or even cover the entire cost by adding your honeymoon to your gift registry! This is becoming more common and is a great way for your guests to feel that they’re giving you a gift that you’ll enjoy immediately. If you’ve already booked your getaway, there are oftentimes items at your resort or wherever you’re staying that aren’t included. Allow guests to give money towards a couple’s massage, a memorable dinner, or horseback riding on the beach! There are many great websites, such as HoneyMoonWishes.com that are user friendly and completely secure!
2. Rely on the hospitality of others- You may know someone who owns a home on a lake, beach or in another country! If not, asking your friends and family if they know of anyone who would be willing to rent out their home or their timeshare is an affordable way to still have your getaway experience.
3. Win a free honeymoon- Affordable is great, but free is even better! There are numerous wedding and travel websites that have promotional contests. Why not try your luck and enter a few? You never know what may happen! Gather a few friends and have a “honeymoon contest entering party.” Everyone can bring their laptops for entering the contest while you provide drinks and hor d'oeuvres! Even if you don’t win, bonding with your friends is always a great experience.
4. Go camping- If shooting stars and the flicker of a campfire is your ideal romantic setting, why not go camping for your honeymoon? Why feel like you have to take a Caribbean or European trip when you and your soon-to-be spouse are perfectly happy campers? You know yourselves better than anyone, so feel free to make the decision that’s best for you. This affordable option may mean being able to have a longer honeymoon, or buying that dining room set you’ve had your eye on for your home!
5. Travel in the off season- Many inexperienced travelers aren’t aware of how much you can save by traveling in the off season. Not only are airfares considerably less, hotels and resorts usually have great deals going on in hopes of keeping their location booked throughout the year. Even if you’re getting married in the busy travel season, planning to take your honeymoon a few months later could be a viable option!
6. Find cheap airfares- Flying can be the biggest expense in your travel, so searching for cheap airfares is the way to go! While it may take a little more time and effort, being willing to search for the best deal can lead to a huge payoff in the end. Being willing to be flexible with your dates, searching on the airlines direct website for deals, or even becoming a fan of an airlines social media sites can prove to be rewarding.
7. Try a super-flexible last-minute honeymoon- While it’s ideal to have your honeymoon planned far in advance, if you’re a risk-taker, hoping to a great last minute deal may be for you! Be flexible on your location and even travel dates, and search for deals on various travel websites anywhere from a month to a week before the wedding.
8. Be a savvy traveler- Not all deals are advertised, but you can come across them if you are savvy on what’s going on in countries. Has there been political unrest or a recent natural disaster? Of course you don’t want to travel during those times, but usually a few months after these countries know their tourist numbers are down and will offer deals to boost the appeal of visiting their country.
Having your ideal honeymoon can happen even on a tight budget! Here at The Woods on Ninth, we want to help you experience your every wish for your wedding day and honeymoon! We hope these tips are helpful as you begin to think about your post wedding getaway! If you have any questions about planning your wedding, or have been looking for a stunning Salt Lake City wedding and reception venue, please feel free to contact us. We would enjoy the opportunity to assist you through each step of planning and ensuring everything runs smoothly on your wedding day!
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