And finally... hatch an escape plan
All too much? Even an easy-breezy holiday wedding isn’t a perfect fit for every couple. Enter, the modern elopement. “It was everything we wanted — just us, no pressure, no nerves, no spotlight, no distractions, no fuss,” say Sophie & Allan who eloped to Whistler Canada. “We both wanted to focus entirely on one another and being a couple on our wedding day with no other responsibilities.” Head over to our How to Elope story for more on this intimate option.
9. Try a
mini moon
When you’ve found paradise, you won’t want to leave. Which is why many newlyweds are putting a traditional honeymoon on hold in favour of a few days at their wedding locale. This relaxing mini moon (with or without guests) is often followed by another holiday down the track. Looking for honeymoon ideas? Sinead and Chris flew to South Africa five months after their North Queensland wedding. "It was incredible," says Sinead. "We went on safari and then drove the coast from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Highly recommend going on a safari, and doing it a bit of time after the wedding."
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