Honeymoon is a dream for the newly-wed couple which they had been having since the time their marriage proposal was accepted by both the parties. Both the Bride and the Groom wait for their honeymoon trip quite anxiously. That’s how their starts growing even before their marriage.

The origin of the word ‘honeymoon’ is based upon the practice of the new couple drinking mead (a honey-based drink) during the first month (and therefore ‘moon’) of marriage. The drink supposedly enhanced virility and fertility. Hence, the first month of marriage became a honeymoon. So you see this occasion also has a scientific and traditional reason which everyone tries one’s best to observe with a lot of pleasure.

As far as Bengalees are concerned, honeymoon is popularly known as ‘madhuchandrima.’ It is the literal meaning of honeymoon. It comprises of the newly married couple going out of station to celebrate their marriage. The destination can range from somewhere nearby to a far-off place. Nowadays people plan their honeymoon trip to visit other countries as well. The occasion brings a very romantic emotion to both the Bride and the Groom as it brings them closer to each other in the truest meaning of the spirit. It gives them a chance to explore each other, understand each other’s mentality, and also, know each other physically. It’s from here they literally start a new journey of life in which love, care for each other, faith and understanding become their companions fir life as these lay foundation of their new relationship.

Honeymoon provides the newly-wed the privacy that they need to spend quality time with each other. These are days that meant to be made memorable. Hence, every new couple tries to inculcate some variety or the other to it. They try to make every possible effort to make their honeymoon a memorable instance for their life. The preparation begins with the choice of the place where the couple wishes to visit. Generally a highly romantic place gets the first preference. The proper selection of the spot adds more enjoyment to their new life at its outset. They make new promises and new plans before they start their new life.

Honeymoon is the time when love starts to blossom in case of arranged marriages. The couple, who were unknown to each other, shed all their inhibitions and come closer to each other as real partners of a new life. As far as love marriages are concerned, where the couples already know each other, love surges to new heights as they are quite familiar to each other and have made promises prior to their marriage. On their honeymoon trip, these couples renew their promises and get prepared to materialize their plans and promises in their practical life which has become a reality now.

The destinations commonly opted for by Bengalees, if they are going somewhere nearby, are places like Digha, Puri and Darjeeling. Those stretching a bit more prefer destinations like Simla, Gangtok and Kashmir. There are others, who go in for a foreign location like Switzerland, Mauritius or Singapore. The choice of the location primarily depends upon the preferences and budget of the tour. Sometimes these honeymoon trips are presented to the new couple as a marriage gift by some of their relatives or friends. It’s a boon for the blessed couple to get a honeymoon offer like this because their trip is only meant for enjoyment.

Hence, honeymoon is not only about the newly married couple knowing each other, but also about exploring new surroundings and cultures. Away from family members, it not only gives them the opportunity to get cozy and romantic, but also to accumulate memories that can be cherished forever. Source