How to Plan Your Perfect Honeymoon: The Handpicked Way
Your love story deserves a journey as unforgettable and effortless as the day you say “I do”, crafted with care, insight, and the kind of thoughtful planning that lets you simply relax and revel in every moment.
There is a certain magic to honeymoon planning, a quiet thrill that comes from imagining slow mornings, barefoot dinners and a world that seems to pause just for the two of you. Your first trip as a married couple should feel indulgent and intimate, with every moment shaped around the way you love to travel together. When you choose Handpicked Honeymoons, you are choosing ease, expertise and experiences that feel beautifully personal. We take the time to understand your ideas and transform them into an escape that feels effortless, unforgettable and deeply romantic. Our circle of trusted hotels and experience makers allows us to unlock remarkable moments that feel rare, refined and wonderfully hard to find. Every detail is crafted around your story so the journey captures the essence of romance in the most meaningful way. Here is how your dream escape comes to life.
Step 1. Dream It
Every extraordinary honeymoon begins with a vision. It might be a destination you’ve always longed to explore, a hideaway you’ve saved on Instagram, or simply a feeling you want to bottle forever. Begin by completing our Start Your Journey form. Share everything that excites you: the type of landscapes you love, the atmosphere you want to sink into, and the moments you picture when you imagine the perfect escape.
Don’t worry if your dream feels half-drawn or wildly ambitious, we specialise in turning inspiration into reality.
The first stage of the planning journey, designed to capture what matters most to you.
Step 2. Connect With Us
Within a few days, one of our expert honeymoon designers will reach out to schedule a relaxed consultation. This is your chance to talk through your ideas, your hopes, and the type of magic you want woven into your trip. Do you want adventure or serenity? Barefoot luxury or sleek urban romance? Sunrise hikes or long, lazy brunches? We listen closely, because the most unforgettable honeymoons begin with true understanding.
Step 3. Picture-Perfect Proposals
After our conversation, the crafting begins. We take everything you’ve imagined and shape it into a beautifully curated blueprint, a bespoke proposal designed around your story as a couple. Within one week, you’ll receive your initial itinerary, complete with stunning stays, thoughtful pacing and handpicked experiences that reflect the mood and magic you’re dreaming of.
Think of it as the first glimpse into your future getaway; a visual story that already feels like you.
Step 4. Seal the Deal
When your proposal steals your heart (and it usually does), it’s time to make it official. You’ll sign our client agreement and pay our travel planner fee, unlocking full access to our expertise, industry connections, and the kind of thoughtful service that makes honeymoon planning feel effortless.
Step 5. Fine-Tune Your Fantasy
Now comes the artistry. Once you’re onboard, we refine your itinerary until every detail feels perfect. Want to swap a boutique hotel for a private villa? Add a helicopter transfer? Slow the pace? Plan a romantic surprise? We will take care of it all, while also securing important elements like flights and accommodation at just the right moment.
This is where your honeymoon becomes unmistakably you.
6. Six Months to Go
As your honeymoon draws closer, we begin locking in the experiences you’ll remember forever long after you return home. This might include private dinners on secluded beaches, vineyard tastings at sunset, couples’ spa rituals, wildlife adventures, island-hopping days, or guided city strolls that reveal a destination’s soul.
Your itinerary begins to take on its full glow.
One of the many private touches that make your honeymoon feel deeply personal.
7. Three Months to Go
With your key plans in place, the finishing touches begin. We elevate your itinerary with our expert recommendations: restaurant gems, chic cocktail bars, must-see boutiques, spa menus, beach clubs, and insider city guides. Then we make all reservations on your behalf so all you need to do is arrive. It’s the moment anticipation becomes part of the experience.
8. Countdown to Departure
Two weeks before take-off, we’ll schedule a call to walk you through every detail of your final itinerary. It’s relaxed, reassuring and designed so you feel completely prepared. No stress, no last-minute panics, just the excitement of knowing the getaway of a lifetime is around the corner.
9. The Final Stretch
A few days before departure, your pre-departure email arrives. Inside you will find a polished itinerary, important travel information, and everything you need for a smooth and effortless trip. This final step brings together all of the planning and preparation so you can begin your honeymoon with complete peace of mind. Curious what you will receive before your honeymoon starts? Our sample itinerary shows the depth and detail that guide you from the very beginning.
A preview of the detailed itinerary you receive before your honeymoon begins.
10. Ready, Set, Honeymoon!
Your bags are packed. Your out-of-office is set. Now all that’s left is to step into the extraordinary. Whether you’re sinking into a private pool overlooking turquoise waters or wandering hand-in-hand through a new city at twilight, your honeymoon is finally here, crafted with care, intention and just the right amount of magic. Simply arrive, unwind and enjoy the first chapter of your new life together. Your dream honeymoon awaits.
