Introducing.
The honeymoon is a very
special affair in a couple's life when they celebrate the joy of being a
newlywed couple. A lot of the items of the honeymoon will depend on the likes
and tastes of the couple, but there are a few matters that are essential to
ensure romantic honeymoon nights.
1. First select a romantic
location. Depending on your how much you are able to spend and where you live,
there are a number of options. If you can travel, top romantic honeymoon
destinations include Paris, Venice, California's vineyards, Australia and the
tropical islands of Hawaii. If you'd rather stay local, find the nearest
romantic Location, such as a beachfront hotel or a cabin in the mountains. If
you and your partner enjoy bustling streets, you can choose a hotel located in
a large city's downtown area.
2. Decorate your room. Some
hotels facilitate the romantic experience by providing champagne, fresh fruit
and perfect lighting. But even if you're not staying at a hotel that
specializes in honeymoons, you can easily decorate your hotel or home for
romantic honeymoon nights. Spread rose petals around the bed to evoke passion
with their soft scent. Light candles to create a soft glow. Play your favorite
romantic music.
3. Buy romantic lingerie.
Fabrics such as lace and satin are have a luxurious feel that works perfectly
to set the tone for romantic honeymoon nights. Pick soft romantic colors such
nudes and light pinks to emphasize the romantic mood.
4. Use scented oils. Unless
you are allergic, scented oils are a great way to stimulate the senses and turn
on the romance. Use an oil diffuser to spread the scent around the entire room.
Romance-inspiring oils include rose, sandalwood and jasmine. Lavender and
patchouli are relaxing and romantic as well.
5. Perform a sensual massage
on your partner. Nothing kills romance like stress. To make sure your partner
is relaxed, give him a back massage. Using scented massage oil, first rub your
hands together to create friction and warm the oil. Begin to put gentle
pressure on your partner's shoulders, first on one side of the spine and then
on the other. Then use a flat hand with fingers close together and stroke one
side of your partner's spine and then the other. Finish by stroking the
shoulders, and then down again along the sides of the torso.
6. Finally, no matter what
you do, just relax and enjoy the moment. The point of a honeymoon is for you
both to connect and celebrate the start of your life together. Look at your
honeymoon as the gateway to a beautiful future together; let go and enjoy!
How to Decorate a Honeymoon Suite
After a bride and groom say
their "I dos" and enjoy a reception with friends and family, they
will be looking forward to the next portion of the celebration -- an intimate
honeymoon. If you can decorate the honeymoon suite in advance as a surprise for
the couple, they'll enjoy it even more. Help them start their married life
together with a few pretty, romantic touches that they'll appreciate and
remember.
Set Up a Room Romantically
Lavish your spouse with
romantic treats within an atmosphere that sets the mood for intimacy on your
anniversary, honeymoon or other special occasion. Use roses, candles and other
props to design a private hotel hideaway for the two of you. Visit your room in
advance, so you can make changes to create a romantic escape that surprises her
as soon as you both walk in the room. Some have a few romantic additions
already waiting for you, but you can always take things up a notch and add
personal touches of your own.
Make Your Room Romantic
A romantic and sensually
inspired atmosphere may enhance the look and feel of your bedroom. Knowing how
to make your room romantic doesn't take much time when you allow your
creativity to guide you. A romantic room sets the mood for intimacy whether
you're snuggling with someone you care about or curling up alone with a romance
novel and a blanket. Using variations of colors and accents turn your bedroom
into a romantic haven.
Play Honeymoon Bridge
Honeymoon Bridge is a fairly
simple card game for 2 players. It is a variation of the standard game of
Bridge which is played with 4 players. Typically, Honeymoon Bridge is played in
two phases with as many rounds as it takes for someone to earn 100 points.
Instructions
Phase One
1. Deal out the cards until
each player has a total of 13 cards in his hand. The remaining cards are set to
the side and used as the draw pile.
2. Lead a card, starting
with the player opposite the dealer. You must follow suit. If you are unable to
follow suit, you must throw off (there is currently no trump).
3. Swipe the trick from the
table if you've won the trick.
4. Draw a card from the draw
pile if you've won the trick. The second player will draw the next card.
5. Continue to play like
this until 13 tricks have been played in total. Here's the key: You are trying
to make the best possible hand to bid on throughout this phase so pay attention
to what has been played, and try to stack your hand appropriately.
Phase Two
1. Bid your hand, starting
with the player opposite the dealer. Your bid will reflect the number of tricks
you plan on taking in excess of 6. This would mean a bid of 1 would actually be
a bid of 7. From there, each consecutive bid must be higher than the next. And
since suits are also included in your bid, they will also be used to reflect a
higher bid. Suits are ranked from low to high as follows: Clubs, Diamonds,
Spades, Hearts and No Trump. A bid of 1 Club can be "outbid" with a
bid of 1 Diamond, 1 Spade, 1 Heart and 1 No Trump as well as 2 Clubs, 2
Diamonds and on up.
2. Continue to bid between
the two of you for three rounds of bidding, each bid being higher than the
last. The highest bid will indicate trump, and play will now continue.
3. Lead a card, starting
with the highest bidder (maker of trump). You must follow suit when possible.
If you are unable to do so, you may either play trump or throw off (play any
unwanted card from your hand). Highest suited card will win the trick. If a
trump has been played, the highest trump card will take the trick. Winner of
the trick will lead the next card.
4. Continue to play your
hands until no cards remain.
Scoring.
1. Count out the tricks
you've won. If you've called trump, you must take at least the number of tricks
bid in excess of 6. This means you must take 7 tricks if you've bid 1, 8 tricks
if you've bid 2, 9 tricks if you've bid 3 and so on.
2. Earn 20 points for each
trick you've won in excess of 6 if the suit of trump was Clubs or Diamonds.
3. Earn 30 points for each
trick you've won in excess of 6 if the suit of trump was Spades or Hearts.
4. Earn 40 points for the
first trick and 30 for each additional in excess of 6 if there was "no
trump."
5. Score no points if you
were not the maker of trump, and the bidder made his "contract." If
the opposite were to happen, you would score as listed above.
6. Win the game of Honeymoon
Bridge by being the first player to hit 100 points.
You'll need
Bedding
Window treatments
Home aroma accessories Music
Silk or satin bedding
Red rose petals
Ice bucket Chocolates Non-fragrant mesh sachets
Romantic Music or Video
Flowers
Candles
Champagne
Toasting glasses Chocolate-covered strawberries Framed
pictures "His" and "hers" towels
Candles
