If I could write a personal letter to every couple getting married in Louisiana this year I'd tell those happy couples this. Don't let getting married put you and your dearly beloved deeply in debt as you begin your new life together. Hey, weddings are expensive but there are ways you can still keep the "special" on your special day and still maintain a positive balance in your banking account.

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One of the best ways to save money during nuptials and the weeks that follow is to get a great deal on a honeymoon trip. Some couples really save by not having one but I would suggest it's worth the money. After the hustle and bustle of a wedding being able to have a few days just to yourselves will be a much better start to your time together as a couple.

Many couples are searching for honeymoon destinations that offer a variety of activities but still offer a certain amount of seclusion, serenity, and calm. It also helps if there is a beach nearby and some really great restaurants too. Fortunately, the website Honeymoon Always has done some research for you and compiled a list of the best budget-friendly honeymoon destinations.

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One of those destinations is just a hop, skip, and even less than a jump from Louisiana. In fact, this destination is less than half an hour from the Louisiana-Mississippi State line and you've probably figured out that we are suggesting Bay St. Louis Mississippi. And we are.

The Honeymoon Always site suggests that Bay St. Louis offers a diverse culinary scene with multiple dining options in all price ranges. The city offers a delightful blend of coastal beauty and Southern Hospitality too. The city of Bay St. Louis exudes cultural charm at an affordable price. 

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Your options for accommodations range from four and five-star hotels to quaint and charming bed and breakfast locations too. There are also Airbnb options and VRBO options on the beach as well.

I guess it all depends on why you're taking a honeymoon trip. If it's to show the folks back home you're traveling to exotic locales and doing exotic things then this probably isn't the place for you. But, if you're fiscally responsible and are looking at your marriage as a work in progress then this is a way to start your matrimonial journey out on the right foot.

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You get something special but don't have to pay resort prices. Besides, when were you going to leave the room other than to eat? Am I right? Oh, and don't get married on November 4th of this year. We have our reasons. 

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