Luxury Honeymoon Planner in Charleston, SC
The trip after the wedding, planned as carefully as the wedding itself, by people who have stayed where they send you.
Planned By People Who've Been There
Cavendale is a small honeymoon studio on Coleman Boulevard. Lauren Cavendale and her two planners have stayed at most of the resorts we recommend, so when we say a villa is worth the upgrade or a transfer is too long after a wedding weekend, we're speaking from the room, not the brochure.
We plan a limited number of honeymoons each season. The planner you meet at your consultation is the one who books your trip and answers your message from the airport.
- Limitedhoneymoons each season
- Dedicatedplanner, start to finish
- Resortswe know firsthand
Honeymoon Styles We Plan
Typical trip costs for two, before flights. Your consultation turns a style into a plan.
Overwater & Island HoneymoonsFrom $9,000
Maldives, Bora Bora and the Caribbean's quieter islands. We match the villa, the transfer and the island to how much you want to do, or not do.
Ask About Island HoneymoonsEuropean HoneymoonsFrom $8,000
The Amalfi Coast, Santorini, Paris and Provence, linked by private drivers and fast trains so you spend your days there, not getting there.
Ask About EuropeSafari HoneymoonsFrom $12,000
Tented camps, game drives and a beach finish if you'd like one. We pick the season and the camps for the wildlife you most want to see.
Ask About SafarisAll-Inclusive HoneymoonsFrom $6,000
Mexico, Jamaica and St. Lucia, adults-only and couples-focused, with the room category that's actually worth paying for.
Ask About All-InclusivesAnniversaries & Vow RenewalsFrom $5,000
Milestone anniversaries and vow renewals abroad, from a quiet week for two to a ceremony on the beach.
Ask About AnniversariesHoneymoon RegistryFree with your trip
A registry page your guests can use to give you experiences, like a sunset sail or a dinner on the beach, instead of things.
Ask About The RegistryThe Details You Won't Have To Think About
Private Transfers
A driver at arrivals, not a shuttle queue, after a long flight.
Honeymoon Perks
Upgrades, spa credit or a celebration dinner where resorts offer them to our couples.
Reservations Made
The restaurant, the boat and the spa booked before you land.
One Itinerary
Every confirmation, time and contact in one document on your phone.
Real People, Day Or Night
Your planner by message while you travel, with after-hours backup.
Travel Insurance Offered
Insurance options quoted with every trip, so you can decide before you go.
When To Start Planning
9 To 12 Months Out
Book overwater villas, safari camps and peak-season Europe. The best rooms go first.
6 Months Out
Flights booked and your honeymoon registry shared with your wedding website.
3 Months Out
Dinners, excursions and spa time reserved. Passports checked for six months' validity.
2 Weeks Out
Final documents and your day-by-day itinerary arrive. All you pack is the swimsuit.
Let Your Guests Give You The Trip
Instead of another set of towels, your guests can give you a sunset sail, a couples massage or a night in the villa. We set up your honeymoon registry page, link it to your wedding website and apply the gifts to your trip balance.
The registry is free for couples who book their honeymoon with us.
- Experiencesinstead of things
- Linkedto your wedding website
- Giftsapplied to your trip
A Few Of Our Favorite Places
The Best Villas Go A Year Ahead
Tell us your wedding date and we'll tell you which rooms are still open.
Honeymoon Planning FAQ
How far ahead should we book our honeymoon?
Nine to twelve months for overwater villas, safaris and summer in Europe. All-inclusives and shorter trips can come together in three to six months.
Do we have to meet in person?
No. About half our couples plan by video call. If you're in the Charleston area, we'd love to see you at the studio.
Can you plan a honeymoon months after the wedding?
Yes. Plenty of couples wait for the right season or for a break from work. We plan mini-moons too.
Do you charge a planning fee?
There's a $350 planning fee, credited toward your trip when you book. Resorts and tour companies pay us a commission, so your trip costs the same as booking direct.
How does the honeymoon registry work?
Your guests choose experiences from your registry page and pay for them there. We apply what they give to your trip balance before final payment.
What if something goes wrong while we're away?
Message your planner. We'll work with the resort, airline or driver to fix it, with after-hours backup if we're asleep.
Do we need travel insurance?
It's your choice. We quote travel insurance options with every trip so you can decide before final payment.
Start Planning Your Honeymoon
Tell us a little about the two of you. We reply within one business day to set up your consultation.