The honeymoon stage: a post- wedding phase that’s euphoria-filled, marred with tons of fusion eye candy and with lots of, well, rigorous interpersonal activity. Ethiopian weddings pursue both traditional and modern rituals, and when it comes to honeymoon, the latter ritual prevails. They embrace and clinch modernity; which calls for a great deal of preparation and planning of tasks that seem daunting.
6. Honeymoon is a bonding time for the couple. And nothing works well like jotting a packing list for that day. Call it outrageous but listing down few essential things that you would require during your honeymoon is not only useful, but of general necessity. If followed well and to the letter, it can steer the honeymoon phase to maximum fulfillment.
5. The list need not stretch to an exhausting infinity of essentials needed, other than just a number of them. More than what can be counted on one hand is just too many. A form of media, say a camera to capture the moments, medical supplies in terms of prescription medicines, money and travelling documents and other miscellaneous items will do just fine.
4. It goes without saying that, one of the biggest and major concerns for couples planning a honeymoon is whether Mother Nature will cooperate. Yes, weather is unpredictable and no one can foretell exactly what will come about on any given day. Take the bull by its horns and play the odds, if you want to travel, know the best time to do so and the likelihood that your big day will be ruined by any undesirable weather conditions will be diminished before you can even say Addis Ababa.
3. Everything requires a budget; that’s an unvarnished truth. And coming up with one to guide you through is imperative. Having a honeymoon budget whether small or big should make you obtain the best services. Just plan, consider what’s affordable and necessary at that time. It cannot be over-emphasized further that planning curbs over spending and makes one stay within the budget. This is a tip that should not be disregarded.
2. Much can be said so far but without a pleasant and nice honeymoon destination, chances of enjoying the day stands at a naught. Research on a cozy and nice getaway location: and not just any location but those known for grownup fun and romance. Any booking arrangements should be processed many months earlier to avoid last minute disappointments.
1. In an Ethiopian Christian marriage setting, it’s rather stipulated by tradition that the groom and bride after the wedding be gone for honeymoon. This lasts for weeks or months depending, of course, on wealth. Thereafter other traditions follow on their return. Like the couple returning to the bride’s home for a period of time, with the best man accompanying the groom all the time. During which time the bride is not allowed to step out of her confines at daytime but only after the sun has set, and in the company of her best woman.