The honeymoon is the perfect time to shower your loved one with romance, especially if he/she doesn't know it's coming!  The brain finds unexpected pleasure more rewarding that expected ones says Dr. Gregory Berns, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Emory and Dr. Read Montague, associate professor of neuroscience at Baylor.
So go on and SURPRISE your spouse on your honeymoon - here are seven suggestions to get you started!

Decide Where To Go
It is one of the most difficult decisions couples face. Ideally, it will be a destination that is new to both of you. The dream location should satisfy your criteria as a couple; of course with some romance thrown in! If you need help deciding visit 'Guide To Lead You to the Perfect Honeymoon Destination'

Set A Budget
A wish list is great, but at some point, reality has to set in. Determine what you can realistically afford, where there might be compromise and what you absolutely can’t live without.

Decide If You Will Go It Alone, Or Contact A Travel Agent
Many people love planning their own trips. Remember, planning a wedding takes lots of time away from other things; contacting a professional to help can save time, money and stress.

Obtain A Passport
If you are traveling outside the country and don’t have a passport, go get one! Don’t worry about your name changing, if you apply for a name change within a year of getting your first passport, there is no fee. https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/services/correction.html
If you have a valid passport, be sure it is in ‘good condition’; no water stains, rips, folds, etc. Be sure it has at least 6 months validity from time of return from your trip - otherwise, you will need a new one. (some country requirements vary, 6 months is a good rule of thumb) Also apply for visas if required for your destination.
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Organize
Print travel documents. Having emails of your reservation on your phone is nice, but if your battery is dead, the wifi isn’t working or you need to be on a call, it can be helpful to have a printed copy. If you are working with a travel agent you can request documents be mailed to you in addition to email. Some hotels, excursions, car rental companies require a printed voucher, check with your travel agent or call the provider directly to be sure you have everything you need.

Leave An Itinerary With Someone At Home
It is a good idea to leave an itinerary with someone you know at home… just in case. Leaving copies of important documents, such as passports, can be helpful in the event of lost or stolen items during the trip. 

Input Phone Numbers
Add phone numbers you may need to your contacts. Names and numbers of your travel agent, trip insurance provider, tour companies, 24 hour helplines, credit card companies, etc. and be sure to have an ICE number.

Get Some Cash
Be sure to carry some small bills for tips; taxi drivers, transfer drivers, curbside check-in attendants, etc. If you will be in a foreign country consider having a small amount of local currency for incidentals. ATM's are generally available but you may need to take a cab or buy a necessity along the way.

Pack
Of course! But since you are getting married and it is a crazy time, you might consider packing in advance. Do what you can ahead of time to make your life easier. Consider making a list and crossing off what you already packed to be sure you don’t forget anything (belts and glasses are commonly forgotten!)

Well, there you have it, a honeymoon timeline! There are many things to remember along the way, I hope this outline helps! Of course, you can always call or email me, I remind my clients about important information regarding their trip along the way so it doesn't feel overwhelming.
Bon Voyage!