1Book the big two first
Flights and lodging are most of the cost. Check prices for your real dates before you set a total.
2Set a daily amount
Food, local transport and tips per day, times the number of days.
3Add the extras
Tours, one special dinner, travel insurance and checked bags.
4Save for it apart from the wedding
Give the trip its own goal so wedding costs do not eat into it.
How to do it in Oaktally
Two people saving toward one trip need one number. Oaktally shows one shared total you both add to.
- Make a honeymoon goalIn your Shared plan, add a goal with the total and choose Target date: your travel day.
- Save togetherYou both add money and see one total and the date you reach it.
- Give the trip a spending limitAdd a Once category for the trip, so spending there has its own budget.
Try it with your numbers
Enter your target, what you have and your deadline.
Plan deposits by dateFrequently asked questions
How much does a honeymoon cost?
It depends on where you go and for how long. Price your own flights and stay first; they set most of the total.
Should we use a honeymoon fund registry?
Some couples ask guests for trip money instead of gifts. Check the registry's fees before you choose one.
Further reading
CFPB: Income, bills, spending and savings tools ↗Educational examples, not individual financial advice.
