4 The Courier SUN • bridal • february 25, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com s bridal Honeymoons on a dime By Tresa Erickson While some newlyweds can still afford to cap off their big day in grand style with a trip for two to someplace exotic, there are many that can’t. Once they’ve paid for the wedding, there is little left for a honeymoon. Fortunately, you can still have a great honeymoon on a shoestring budget. Here’s how. Leave at a later date Who says you must leave for your honeymoon immediately following your wedding reception? Enjoy your big day and postpone the honeymoon of your dreams until you can afford it. Wait six months or a year to book the trip. You’ll have more cash to spare and more time to find the best deals. Go during the off-season Off-season prices are far cheaper than peak season prices. Schedule your honeymoon during the offseason, and to save more cash, consider going to a less popular destination. The rates will be cheaper, and there will be less people to contend with. Book way in advance Generally, the earlier you book your honeymoon, the cheaper the rates will be. Start looking for a destination long before your expected departure date and shop around for the best deals. Cut costs where you can You don’t have to go all out to have a good time on your honeymoon. Think about your plans and find ways to save. Choose less expensive accommodations, especially if you intend to be out and about much of the day. Pack lunches instead of eating out. Take advantage of all free or low-cost activities. Stay close to home If you are really short on cash and can’t afford to go away, stay in. Check out the deals in your area and arrange for a mini staycation. Book a room at an inexpensive hotel and spend the day checking out attractions and activities you’ve never had time for. If you can’t afford a hotel room, stay at home and have a candlelit dinner. It doesn’t really matter where you are as long as you are together. Honeymoons don’t have to break the bank. You can still have fun and celebrate the beginning of your life together on a shoestring budget. It just takes some advance planning and creative thinking. MIEKA is a beautiful boutique and is a comfortable inviting place to shop. We have moved to a new location in Woodbury, Woodbury Village (next to Iavarone) and have recently opened our second location at 45 Glen Cove Rd, Greenvale (next to Victor Talbots). MIEKA is a store where you can “See & Touch” the specially selected merchandise. MIEKA has been a family run business for 30 years offering the best in fashion coupled with outstanding personalized service. Our goal is to provide that special something for that special someone. At MIEKA you can be outfitted in both sportswear and special occasion dressing for daytime and evening. We offer a varied price range, we can dress anyone! We have many repeat customers that rely on us for our unique selection and one-on-one attention. We are ready to outfit you with styles that will flatter you. We are attuned to our customers needs. Chandeliers, a salon type atmosphere, videos of fashion shows, comfortable couches all make your shopping experience pleasurable and pampered. Quality merchandise at MIEKA runs the gamit from unusual one of a kind sportswear items and daytime dresses to special occasion dresses and couture gowns. The sportswear area features a sensational selection of sweaters, tops, blouses, jackets and pants as well as scarves, jewelry, and handbags to compliment any outfit. Prom dresses to the untraditional bride and her bridal party or a dress for a destination wedding. We specialize in dresses for a guest of a party, and also for the hostess. Seamstresses on the premises will perform alterations which will make you perfectly happy. We want you to feel beautiful and good about yourself. Listening, caring professionalism. Our strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction has added to our excellent reputation. We are thankful to our loyal customers that return time and again. We look forward to being part of your party! Woodbury Village 7937 Jericho Tpke (next to Iavarone) Serving Gourmet Italian & American Cuisine of the 2012 RESERVATIONS FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS 4 Course Dinner including Wine & Soda $31.00 Per Person (plus tax & tip) Intimate Party Room for 35 people 110-80 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills 718.520.1123 Woodbury, NY 516-367-8755 Mon-Sat 10-6, Thurs. 10-8, Sun 12-5 Mon-Sat 10:30-6 45 Glen Cove Rd Greenvale, NY 516-200-5501 (next to Victor Talbots) Visit our website: Miekaboutique.com Sun. thru Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 12 midnight LUNCH SERVED: Mon. thru Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Have all your Special Occasions with us! JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday 4PM - 7PM
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