What your honeymoon will cost

Every weekend, some 44,230 Americans tie the knot. About 85% of those couples go on to take a honeymoon. But a question most likely to be on the minds of brides and grooms everywhere is: What will that cost?

Although engaged couples can often count on their parents to help pay for the wedding, newlywed couples traditionally fund the honeymoon themselves. And with a weakening dollar, high energy prices, and creeping inflation, couples planning a honeymoon would do well to start saving--now.

The U.S. honeymoon market is currently worth $10 billion annually, up from $7 billion in 2004, according to the Condé Nast Bridal Group, the market research division of Condé Nast Publications' bridal magazines, which include Bride's and Modern Bride, the two largest bridal magazines in the U.S. While that number translates to fat profits for hotels and resorts worldwide, honeymooners themselves are left footing a bill that's skyrocketed over 50% in the past two years, to an average cost of $5,111 per honeymoon in 2006--and that's only an average. For couples who plan extensive round-the-world tours or even spend a few exotic weeks languishing on a beach in the Maldives, the cost can be much higher.

YTB Honeymoon Registry - A great feature on YTB Travel site.

Wedding Couples

On your free honeymoon registry list anything you want to do on your honeymoon... even portions of your trip.It works just like a gift registry,only your guests give you portions of your dream honeymoon. The perfect, unforgettable gift.

• No set up fee.
• Free wedding website.
• Hundreds of ideas covering areas all over the world - or you can create your own honeymoon registry.
• Photos and descriptions for all items.
• You can make your own travel plans.
• Announcements & shower games.
• You can receive your gifts anytime.