Honeymoon Planning Made Easy

Meet Erica, Divas with the Details’ Official Honeymoon Specialist

The vows are exchanged, the cake has been cut, and your dance floor is still buzzing in your memory…now it’s time to plan the other once-in-a-lifetime event: your honeymoon. And the best news? You don’t have to do it alone. We are beyond excited to officially introduce Erica, DWTD’s Honeymoon Specialist! With years of travel expertise – and a specialty in group and all-inclusive vacations – Erica brings a passion for creating seamless, dreamy experiences. Working with a travel consultant means expert guidance, customized itineraries, and one less major thing to juggle during wedding planning. Plus, you’ll have a real human (not a faceless booking site) handling the details. Erica is here to take the stress out of honeymoon planning so you can simply sit back, relax, and soak up the newlywed bliss. To kick things off, she’s sharing her top tips and a step-by-step guide to help you plan your perfect getaway.

Step One: Brainstorm

Think of this as the fun part – you and your partner get to dream big. Pour a glass of wine, or order your favorite date-night takeout, and start tossing around ideas. Where have you loved traveling in the past? What destinations are burning a hole in your bucket list? What’s a realistic budget? And do you want to jet off right after the wedding, or delay the big trip and plan something closer in between? The goal here isn’t to make final decisions yet – it’s just about getting aligned on the overall vibe.

Step Two: Contact a Travel Consultant

This is where Erica steps in! Once you set up your initial consultation, she’ll walk you through everything you just brainstormed – your must-haves, preferences, and budget. From there, she’ll take the reins: researching, comparing, and pulling together curated options so you don’t have to spend hours digging through endless travel sites. Think of this as the moment when your ideas start taking shape into something real.

Step Three: Review & Refine

Once you get your quotes from Erica, review them together and provide feedback. Love the resort but want different flight times? Want to swap a day tour for an extra day of relaxation? This is where fine-tuning happens so your honeymoon feels like it was made for you.

Step Four: Book & Celebrate

This is the fun part – booking! Once your trip is confirmed, you can start counting down the days until you’re sipping cocktails on the beach, exploring historic cities, or whatever honeymoon magic you’ve chosen.

Erica’s Top Honeymoon Tips

• Start racking up some points: Open a credit card that earns bonus miles for flights as soon as you get engaged (or sooner if you’re a Type A girly like us!). Use it for wedding expenses and rack up those points – it’s a honeymoon game-changer.
• Know your timeline: Most honeymoon payments are due 60–90 days before travel. If you’re planning to use a honeymoon fund, keep your bridal/wedding shower date in mind so everything lines up smoothly.
• Mind your passport: If you’re changing your name, wait until after your honeymoon to update your passport. You want to make sure your booking matches your current passport to avoid any confusion or delays at the airport.
• Skip the trends: Your dream trip doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s Instagram. Pick what’s right for the both of you.
• Build in downtime: Traveling right after the wedding? (Erica says 10/10 recommend) Make sure the first few days are relaxing – you’ll need it after a packed wedding weekend.
• Consider a closer getaway: If you’re delaying the big trip, plan a quick getaway or staycation right after your wedding. You deserve that time together before heading back to “real life.”

Your honeymoon is the first big adventure you’ll take as a married couple (besides navigating the dance floor at your reception) – it deserves just as much intention as your wedding day. Whether you’re dreaming of sandy beaches, bustling cities, or quiet mountain getaways, having the Divas in your corner makes the planning process seamless, stress-free, and actually fun (just like we do during your wedding day!). After all, the only thing you should be worrying about on your honeymoon is which cocktail to order next.

Interested in working with Erica on your dream honeymoon? Inquire here today!