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Previously, I wrote a post on honeymoon gift basket ideas. It has proven quite popular, so I thought I would expand it with more honeymoon gift ideas.
It is important to note that you want to strike a balance of free time and activities for a honeymooning couple. The whole wedding process is usually quite overwhelming and they will be using the time to relax, wind down and spend time with each other. If the couple has requested specific things, that is an excellent place to start. If not, consider something that may not take up too much time, such as a photography credit, or something that will replace time already allocated, such as a restaurant gift certificate. Some activities will obviously be appreciated, but a 3 day tour on a seven day trip without prior planning with the couple might be a bit overwhelming!
What types of things can you give as a honeymoon gift?
Activities
- Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
- City Tour
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Sailing
- Skydiving
- Wine Tasting
- Concert or Theatre Tickets
- Museum/Zoo/Attraction passes, such as the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower
Restaurants
- Upgrade to a fancier restaurant at an all-inclusive
- Gift Certificate for a local restaurant
- Credit at an in-hotel restaurant
- Room service credit
- Local coffee shop credit
- Groupon gift certificate
Upgrades
- Upgrade their room
- Upgrade their car rental to a luxury vehicle
- Upgrade to valet car service
- Upgrade their plane tickets
- Upgrade to an airport lounge pass
Other
- Scavenger hunts – set up an easy and cute one close to their hotel
- Send a champagne/fruit/bubble bath basket
- Buy them matching bathrobes through the hotel
- Photography credit – many resorts and cruise ships will take photos and have them for sale
What other ideas do you have to make a honeymoon even more special?
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Originally posted 2013-05-24 12:16:37.
I like the idea of giving someone activities, if I knew what they were interested in. Otherwise, I would consider giving them an upgrade. I know if I was flying, it would be so sweet to get an upgrade to first class!
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It would be awesome to get an upgrade on a flight! They're sooo expensive, but awesome.
A way to avoid contact with their family for a while.. :)
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Hahaha – any suggestions on how to make that possible?!
These are really great ideas! I didn't think about 'gifting' a wedding couple through their honeymoon, but I bet the couple would remember that versus the other generic wedding gifts people give.
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Yes, it's a tricky one, as you can drop a lot of money very quickly on such a gift. However, we tend to remember our experiences more than our stuff!
This is a fantastic idea – now I want a honeymoon lol
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