Honeymoon before the wedding?

It's no one's business but your own when you go on your honeymoon, so go on it when you can. I swear, there's so many traditions surrounding weddings that just don't make sense sometimes.

Thank you! I'm sure everything will work out for you guys as well, regardless of what you choose and you will love every minute. I think Greece would be such an amazing experience and hope you both have a great time.

I don't think there is anything wrong with a pre-honeymoon at all : )

Ours kind of worked out that way without us even planning it. We drove across Canada last September for the month and couldn't really come up with anything crazy exciting or big to do after the wedding. It feels like we just got back haha. So instead, we are just going to do a long weekend in a cottage down home near family and just enjoy the beach and being with each other after the wedding (And not having to work out details or plan something haha).

It's really about what your comfortable with and what works with your life. Especially if you're not very traditional you can do absolutely anything you want as long as it makes you both happy. Friends and family will understand and probably applaud you for your decision. Regardless of what you choose.

No problem, you'd have lots of time!! I would definitely do your honeymoon then! And don't let anyone tell you it's any less of a honeymoon because you're not married yet!!!

Honestly, if it work for you and your FH, definitely do it!

However, one thing I didn't see mentioned is if you take it close to the wedding (i.e. a month or two before), it could be stressful if you are still planning/getting RSVPs/working out a seating plan/finalizing details - just my two cents lol

I would definitely do the mini-moon afterwards if you do go down this route so you get some time to relax.

Honestly, with so many bride and grooms being "non - traditional" these days, people are more accepting. I think the only people who would think its weird is the older generation who did everything by the books, and have carried on these traditions

I honestly don't think its a big deal! You do it when it works for you! It is still a celebration and time away. Plus it might be nice before the wedding to de- stress before the big day!

I have been married once before and am getting married for the second time. It is up to you to tailor what you want to do before your wedding. I honestly think is better to wait even with the job situation. The only thing is no matter how you think things won't feel different after the wedding, it invariably is. It gives you time to create memories and laugh and joke and bond about the happy memories you had during the ceremony and reception. As an old broad, you really need those good stories and times to reflect on when your marriage isn't at its best. It is great bonding time that you need after all the post wedding rush and deadlines. Your honeymoon should be memorable and romantic and create memories for a lifetime for you to reflect on when you are old, not just in this time and space when things are exciting and fun!

Just an old ladies opinion...xo

There is only one reason why not to - and that's just because some places where you honeymoon you can get upgrades or discounts if you can show your marriage certificate. Other than that - there's nothing wrong with it!

Heck, my coworker got married last October and she didn't get her certificate in the mail until the new year anyway! (She mailed all of it in - I plan on going down to Vital Stats to try and get everything done asap so I can change my name to Doll.)

I think its an awesome idea if it takes stress off! Also you could do a little weekend getaway somewhere close by after the wedding so that you can celebrate after too!

Do what is right for you! The whole point is to spend some quality alone time together. We are doing a couple nights in Niagara Falls right after the wedding to relax and then planning on going away for a honeymoon in January when its cold and we want to get away!