Planning a wedding can be a very time consuming and difficult task, especially if you work for a living.
Having to juggle work and the details that go into planning a wedding is just about enough to drive anyone crazy.
By the time the big day comes along, you are drained, often physically and mentally.
That is why the honeymoon is so important.
Here are a few honeymoon tips to help you get it started right.
Sometimes, waiting can be hard to do, especially when you have worked really hard towards a goal for a long time.
All the caterers and decisions like wedding favors and unique wedding favors, all the people you have just conversed with, and all the hard work you have done and supervised is behind you now.
After planning a wedding for a year, it feels like miller time with a capital "M.
" However, you may want to consider waiting a few days before you venture into the great unknown for things to settle back down.
It would be much better on you emotionally and physically to actually get some much-needed rest before traveling for any length or distance.
Not only have you been going after it for almost a year planning you big day, but the wedding day itself can be hard on your body.
The average bride is on her feet for 10 to 12 hours on her wedding day.
This is especially hard if you forgot to break in your wedding shoes and you did not wear flats.
The human leg was not meant to stand for that long in a shoe that is four inches higher in the heel than it is the toe.
You have stood for hours on end, danced until you are dizzy, eaten sporadically at best, and you are just plain weary.
Another aspect to consider is the emotional drain that most brides experience right after their wedding.
If you are traveling by car to your honeymoon destination, you will not be able to enjoy your trip nearly as much as you would were you rested.
(And well fed) One of the most pleasurable parts of a long car ride is the company that you enjoy while you and your new husband travel together, possibly for the first time, across country.
There is a special bonding that can take place during this particular trip and you may find yourself too exhausted to experience it.
Another of the most important treasures that you could miss by leaving immediately for your honeymoon from the reception is the time of reflection that should be enjoyed from a fresh prospective.
When you are tired, it is very hard to reflect on the glorious day you've just experienced.
If you continue to push yourself to travel after a day like that, you could lose some of the most precious details and you will want those memories to be fresh in your mind during your honeymoon.
It would be much better to sleep and rest up so that you can think about your blessed day and remember it well.
Finally, a good nutritious meal is just what the doctor ordered to help your brain retain those valuable memories.
Studies have shown that the body needs nutrients in order for the mind to function at its best.
Fast food from a burger joint or convenience store is a far-cry from nutritious food.
Take a break, get a nice meal, get off your feet, and unwind with the one you love.
You will enjoy your honeymoon that much more if you do.
Having to juggle work and the details that go into planning a wedding is just about enough to drive anyone crazy.
By the time the big day comes along, you are drained, often physically and mentally.
That is why the honeymoon is so important.
Here are a few honeymoon tips to help you get it started right.
Sometimes, waiting can be hard to do, especially when you have worked really hard towards a goal for a long time.
All the caterers and decisions like wedding favors and unique wedding favors, all the people you have just conversed with, and all the hard work you have done and supervised is behind you now.
After planning a wedding for a year, it feels like miller time with a capital "M.
" However, you may want to consider waiting a few days before you venture into the great unknown for things to settle back down.
It would be much better on you emotionally and physically to actually get some much-needed rest before traveling for any length or distance.
Not only have you been going after it for almost a year planning you big day, but the wedding day itself can be hard on your body.
The average bride is on her feet for 10 to 12 hours on her wedding day.
This is especially hard if you forgot to break in your wedding shoes and you did not wear flats.
The human leg was not meant to stand for that long in a shoe that is four inches higher in the heel than it is the toe.
You have stood for hours on end, danced until you are dizzy, eaten sporadically at best, and you are just plain weary.
Another aspect to consider is the emotional drain that most brides experience right after their wedding.
If you are traveling by car to your honeymoon destination, you will not be able to enjoy your trip nearly as much as you would were you rested.
(And well fed) One of the most pleasurable parts of a long car ride is the company that you enjoy while you and your new husband travel together, possibly for the first time, across country.
There is a special bonding that can take place during this particular trip and you may find yourself too exhausted to experience it.
Another of the most important treasures that you could miss by leaving immediately for your honeymoon from the reception is the time of reflection that should be enjoyed from a fresh prospective.
When you are tired, it is very hard to reflect on the glorious day you've just experienced.
If you continue to push yourself to travel after a day like that, you could lose some of the most precious details and you will want those memories to be fresh in your mind during your honeymoon.
It would be much better to sleep and rest up so that you can think about your blessed day and remember it well.
Finally, a good nutritious meal is just what the doctor ordered to help your brain retain those valuable memories.
Studies have shown that the body needs nutrients in order for the mind to function at its best.
Fast food from a burger joint or convenience store is a far-cry from nutritious food.
Take a break, get a nice meal, get off your feet, and unwind with the one you love.
You will enjoy your honeymoon that much more if you do.
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