If you're reading this, then you could well be planning the biggest day of your life. There's also one of the most magical holidays you'll ever have to plan afterwards. However, with the costs of weddings soaring to a whopping average of around £15,000, you may find yourself looking down the back of your settee to see if you have any coppers left when it comes to booking your holiday. However, this needn't be the case, and even those who have spent lavishly on their nuptials may find themselves in for a bargain.

The first thing to think about when booking a honeymoon is whether or not you want one provider to deal with everything for you, or if you want to find the best deals yourself. The first option is simple and less time consuming. Travel sites like Abercrombie and Kent offer complete deals on luxury holidays where everything is taken care of for you, but this of course comes at a premium.

When you take the second option, and you're patient and prepared to shop around for the best deals, then you could potentially save more money than going through a single provider. A useful website to start with is a price comparison site like travelsupermarket.com, which can offer you a good overview of some of the best deals available on the market without you having to search the web for hours, comparing prices and itineraries.

When making your holiday package from scratch, remember that there are often lots of extras usually included in a holiday bundle that you aren't always considered. Travel insurance, for instance, is one extra that should be regarded as an essential, because if something goes wrong, then you may have to pay over the odds if you're not covered - take a look at AA travel insurance for more. Once you've got these things in place then you'll probably be in for the hassle free holiday of your dreams.