My fiancé died a month before our wedding, so I went on our honeymoon alone — and learned these valuable lessons

My fiancé died a month before our wedding, so I went on our honeymoon alone — and learned these valuable lessons

“My fiancé died a month before our wedding, and now I’m going on our honeymoon alone to see if life is worth living.” That’s how Laura Murphy introduced herself in a TikTok post that went viral. The video — posted Aug. 25, 2024 — swiftly surpassed 1 million views and now boasts more than 4 … Read more

Domestic bliss: Newlyweds are venturing to unexpected honeymoon destinations

Domestic bliss: Newlyweds are venturing to unexpected honeymoon destinations

Don’t get it twisted: Hawaii is still planet Earth’s numero uno destination for cooing lovebirds. “Primarily, couples are going to honeymoon destinations like Hawaii and Mexico,” said Sara Margulis, the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a honeymoon registry site that has helped 1.5 million couples fund-raise for romantic getaways. But as more couples seek adventure, … Read more

Newlyweds are setting up credit card machines at their receptions for this tacky reason: ‘Don’t be tight, pay for our flight’

Newlyweds are setting up credit card machines at their receptions for this tacky reason: ‘Don’t be tight, pay for our flight’

Love is priceless — but honeymoons aren’t. A couple in Britain had a “tap-and-pay” wedding reception, forgoing gifts and instead asking their 140 guests for honeymoon money to go directly to the bank. Chris Martin, 35, and Tasha White, 33, got married in their hometown of Buckinghamshire before heading off on a romantic trip to … Read more

My new mother-in-law shamed me for packing a ‘revealing’ bikini for my honeymoon — I’m shocked that she already has no boundaries

My new mother-in-law shamed me for packing a ‘revealing’ bikini for my honeymoon — I’m shocked that she already has no boundaries

Talk about packing drama.  One Canadian newlywed got more than she bargained for on the eve of her honeymoon when her mother-in-law decided to play TSA — with a side of judgment.  The culprit? A sultry bikini the new bride had packed for some sun-soaked fun. According to a post on the infamous AITA Reddit … Read more

Bride furious after groom invites parents to crash honeymoon — and friends are calling it a red flag: ‘He isn’t mature enough to be married’

Bride furious after groom invites parents to crash honeymoon — and friends are calling it a red flag: ‘He isn’t mature enough to be married’

She’s ready to say “I Do” — but not to the groom’s mommy and daddy, too.  After swapping rings, the cherry on top of most holy matrimonies is a hot honeymoon holiday for the enamored newlyweds.  However, that sweet escape can quickly turn sour if the in-laws tag along, so fears one freaked-out bride-to-be.  A … Read more

Parents crashing honeymoons becomes bizarre new travel trend

Parents crashing honeymoons becomes bizarre new travel trend

While a honeymoon is a special trip for newly married couples to enjoy after the chaos of a wedding, a recent trend has people asking if more is merrier. Some honeymooners are now bringing their parents along on their romantic trip — with chatter on social media indicating that some in-laws are even inviting themselves.  One Reddit … Read more

Newlyweds’ honeymoon from hell — here’s the miraculous way they survived ship sinking

Newlyweds’ honeymoon from hell — here’s the miraculous way they survived ship sinking

A newlywed couple’s honeymoon cruise went to hell after their ship sank, leaving the lovebirds clinging to the same lifejacket. Footage shows them, other passengers and crewmembers bobbing in the turbulent waters with a boat in the distance. The miraculous survival saga occurred March 2 while Brazilian doctor Caio Gomes and his wife, businesswoman Fernanda … Read more

Exclusive | We treated each other to an ‘earlymoon’ before getting married — it was the perfect cure for wedding stress

Exclusive | We treated each other to an ‘earlymoon’ before getting married — it was the perfect cure for wedding stress

Amber Dangerfield was over the moon about her mid-July wedding.  However, the chaos of orchestrating the $100,000 fête — overseeing vendors, deciding on décor and gently reminding invitees to RSVP — quickly brought the blushing bride and her hubby-to-be, Christopher, back down to earth.  But rather than letting stress get the best of them, the … Read more

Groom called me an ‘a—hole’ for not swapping seats with his bride on their honeymoon — here’s why he’s wrong

Groom called me an ‘a—hole’ for not swapping seats with his bride on their honeymoon — here’s why he’s wrong

These lovebirds won’t be flying as a flock.  It’s too bad when a recently wedded twosome can’t sit side-by-side during their honeymoon flight.  But an unsympathetic passenger — who refused to swap his choice seat for the bride’s low-fair chair — claims her “prick” groom is truly to blame.  Jet-setting sweethearts were hit with a … Read more

Puppy love? Why haute honeymoons are getting shaggy

Puppy love? Why haute honeymoons are getting shaggy

“Bow-wow-wow” goes the bridegroom on his honeymoon — but don’t be surprised if he’s not the only animal playing off-leash after the church bells ring. Travel agents and hotel managers told The Post that lately a growing number of canine-crazed couples are checking into the honeymoon suite with suitcases of lacy nothings, bated breath and … Read more

‘My husband upgraded his flight using my reward points and left me in economy’

‘My husband upgraded his flight using my reward points and left me in economy’

A woman has blasted her husband for snatching her seat upgrade on the flight to their honeymoon, leaving her stranded in economy seats.  Hannah* is used to boarding a plane for work and has been jet-setting for several years.  She has been traveling around the world for ages, so when she booked flights for her honeymoon to Mexico, she knew she’d … Read more

We used ChatGPT as our wedding planner — it saved us $5,000

We used ChatGPT as our wedding planner — it saved us ,000

Perhaps their vows should read, “AI do.” Maria Cortese’s jaw dropped after receiving a $5,000 rate from a New York wedding planner. The penny-wise Poughkeepsie, New York native feared the inflated fee would blow the $34,000 budget she and fiancé Ryan had set for their August 2024 nuptials.  Cortese handed over the reins of her … Read more

‘Buddymoons’ are the trendy way newlyweds are celebrating their love with friends

‘Buddymoons’ are the trendy way newlyweds are celebrating their love with friends

Forget a romantic getaway — these honeymooners are inviting their best buds to join their post-nuptial vacations. The honeymoon of yore used to be rife with romantic anticipation, but these days, newlyweds may have spent years cohabitating before officially tying the knot. Now, couples are opting for “buddymoons,” bringing friends and family with them to … Read more

Rule the waves in an overwater villa on a private Panamanian island

Rule the waves in an overwater villa on a private Panamanian island

There’s something unmistakable romantic about an overwater bungalow. Maybe it’s that splendid isolation that comes from being surrounded on all sides by water, with wraparound views of the sea, all without the constant bobbing of a boat. Thus far, honeymooners looking for this watery escape have generally had to trek far and wide to find … Read more

Get your wedding kicks in retro motels and vintage lodges

Get your wedding kicks in retro motels and vintage lodges

Suzannah Powell already knew that the Drifter Hotel was a great place to host a party. The New Orleans-based independent musician, working under the stage name Boyfriend (her latest single “El Niño” features rap star Lil Wayne), she had performed a number of gigs at the renovated motor lodge built in 1956. So when she … Read more

A wedding in ruins? Head to the church by this historic Panama hotel

A wedding in ruins? Head to the church by this historic Panama hotel

For something truly different, a wedding in the ruins of a 300 year church in Panama City might suit. Set in the UNESCO world heritage district of Casco Antigua in the old town, and exuding romance, the historic landmark Church of the Society of Jesus sits next door to Hotel La Compañía, which offers the … Read more

Random sucker-punch lands dad who was on dream honeymoon in the hospital with severe head trauma

Random sucker-punch lands dad who was on dream honeymoon in the hospital with severe head trauma

A dream honeymoon turned into a nightmare for one couple after a one-punch attack left a dad with severe head trauma in hospital. Andreas Lehr and his wife Kanisha decided to travel to Perth after their wedding to celebrate their nuptials, leaving their two children at home. They went to see Luke Combs in concert … Read more

Ashley Brewer ‘doing OK’ as she honeymoons with Frank Kaminsky after ESPN layoffs

Ashley Brewer ‘doing OK’ as she honeymoons with Frank Kaminsky after ESPN layoffs

Ashley Brewer is doing just fine, thank you very much. In a video posted to her TikTok this week, the former “SportsCenter” anchor — who was part of ESPN’s latest wave of layoffs — responded to a user who pressed about her current state of being. “Has the depression from getting laid off set in … Read more

I slipped on an ice cube at my wedding — It broke me and my honeymoon

I slipped on an ice cube at my wedding — It broke me and my honeymoon

That’s one way to break the ice. A newlywed couple had to freeze their expensive honeymoon plans after the bride tested the “in sickness and in health” part of her vows on her wedding day after slipping on an ice cube. Daisy Allen, 24, and her husband Tom, 31, of Somerset, England, had a beautiful … Read more

37-year-old single influencer sick of waiting for the ‘perfect partner’ enjoys solo honeymoon

37-year-old single influencer sick of waiting for the ‘perfect partner’ enjoys solo honeymoon

Love thyself. An Influencer who was fed up being single decided to take herself on a “solo honeymoon” and vowed to stop depending on men to make her happy. Brittany Allyn revealed that in 2022 she traveled to London and froze her eggs before booking her dream vacation in France and Italy, reports Jam Press. … Read more