NEWLYWEDS FROM THESE STATES SPEND THE MOST MONEY ON HONEYMOONS

A new study has revealed which states are home to the couples who spend the most money on honeymoon trips.

Many American newlyweds decide to take a vacation after they get married, with many traveling to destinations within the United States. Others travel further for experiences abroad in places such as South America and Europe.

The new study by jewelry brand Shane Co. has unveiled the states where couples decide to spend more money, on average, than newlyweds from other states.

The survey, which was conducted in October 2024, asked 3,000 Americans about their honeymoon choices to find out what they preferred; what they look for in a honeymoon; and how much they are happy to spend.

The state where couples plan to spend the most on honeymoons is Illinois, where they say that they spend an average of $823. In second place is Alabama, where couples spend an average of $804.

The top 10 states where couples spend the largest average amount on a honeymoon are:

  1. Illinois ($823)
  2. Alabama ($804)
  3. Virginia ($779)
  4. New Jersey ($777)
  5. Ohio ($773)
  6. Georgia ($772)
  7. California ($771)
  8. Michigan ($755)
  9. New York ($754)
  10. Maryland ($751)

In Illinois, 45 percent of those surveyed said they were happy to spend over $1,000 for their post-wedding trip.

Survey participants were also asked what type of honeymoon they would prefer, with 35 percent naming a beach vacation as their top choice. Meanwhile, 18 percent said that a cruise holiday would be their top choice, while 15 percent said that they would favor an adventure trip for their honeymoon.

Fourteen percent of respondents said an all-inclusive honeymoon would be their top pick, while 12 percent chose a road-trip honeymoon.

When it came to what they looked for most for their honeymoon, 41 percent of respondents said that 'ensuring we have time alone' was their main priority. Additionally, 33 percent said that having plenty of things to do together during the trip was the most important thing to them, while 27 percent said that it was privacy they were looking for.

Other priorities for newlyweds, as revealed by the survey, include disconnecting from work and technology (25 percent); planning romantic experiences (24 percent); and prioritizing great food and drink (19 percent).

"In recent years, honeymoons have shifted away from traditional, all-inclusive packages toward personalized, experience-driven journeys," said Deepak Shukla, CEO of adventure and experience provider Pearl Lemon Adventures.

"Couples today are more interested in crafting unique experiences that mirror their values and personalities, like eco-conscious adventures, culinary excursions, and immersive cultural stays."

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2025-02-03T17:47:37Z