You have popped the question and everything seems to be on track…that is everything bar the honeymoon. Affording it and making it the holiday to end all holidays is not looking likely, as what with paying for a wedding dress, venue hire, the cake, bridesmaid’s dresses, the unequivocally important wedding bands and a bunch of other stuff you find yourself a little strapped for cash. But that’s where schemes such as ‘honeymoney’ come in.
Instead of receiving all manner of potentially interesting gifts on your wedding day you can instead ask your friends and families to provide useful donations into a ‘holiday of a lifetime fund’ that we at Mahlatini like to call Honeymoney. They can place their money into this fund and in effect put towards a truly epic ultimate honeymoon experience, allowing you to afford extra luxuries that may have been out of reach before. These contributions can go towards the overall cost of the trip or you can use it to purchase a specific upgrade, excursion or activity such as a hot air balloon safari or a couple’s massage, whatever takes your fancy.
A special website page will be created for you and your loved one where you may decide to feature a photo of the two of you, together with a message to your friends and family with details of the honeymoon you have planned. The link to this address is usually then included on the wedding invites. Guests can then easily make their contribution through paypal and you will be able to keep track of the contributions including who has contributed and the amount. It is all very simple and easy to use. Simply ask your tour operator or travel agent if such a scheme exists with them.
