You shouldn't be jealous of the engraved money clips your new husband has lovingly stashed carefully into the pockets of his brand-new suitcase. He has an inkling that these will be faster on the draw than his conventional wallet, plus your honeymoon will be without the glitches at the paying counter.

Why the honeymoon?

A honeymoon is your icing on the cake. After the to-dos of the wedding, you can enjoy each other’s loving company in the Caribbean or in Italy. You’ll be having romantic dinners, guided tours, or just laze around in your hotel suite and call room service. For all these excursions, your brand-new husband will be paying a lot of bills from one of his engraved money clips.

A dreamy getaway will prepare you for the hum-drum of real life as a couple. It provides the best backdrop to your honeymoon pictures as well as the environment to know each other, warts and all.

A vacation in the Caribbean or a romantic week’s stay in one of those exotic canvas tents near India’s Ranthambhore National Park will be a relaxing and exciting way to unwind after a hectic wedding celebration. It’s now time for of you to let down your hair.

Dinners by candlelight and more

Of course you are excited to wear your carefully planned trousseau. For a dinner in the Caribbean Restaurant, you’ll shine in your denim mini-skirt, snake print top and sporty nuback with leather lacing, a good start to spice up your honeymoon. Your guy will have his Armani white tees and slacks, and shod his feet with his favorite hush puppies.

The Caribbean Restaurant is a safe bet for newbies afraid to venture into the exciting but hot island cuisine. Steaming rice, saucy red beans, with Beef Ala Criolla is more than enough to set you up for the exciting night revelries along the beach. When the bill arrives in a cute basket tray, out comes one his engraved money clips and he pays in style.

After dinner, follow the pulsating island music and dance ‘til sunup. The rum will be overflowing so be careful when you tipple. Having a hang-over the next day won’t do if you’ve planned scuba diving or snorkeling. Since your underwater adventure has been paid for by friends, there’s no need for your honey to bring any of his engraved money clips.

To make sure your cash is safe, give it to the friendly front desk clerk for safe-keeping. Reputable hotels provide this service. Just sign a ledger for good measure.

In India, your stay in the wilderness will be just as exciting. You’ll have dinner under the stars and have those long chats by the bonfire with other couples. No worries, there are no tigers lurking around as the Park is miles away.

Honeymoons need not break your back

Use the honeymoon registry service when you plan your honeymoon. Your moms and dads, and friends will be contributing to your airfare and resort accommodations or one of those wonderful dinners. Perhaps someone will add to the kitty for your scuba diving adventure.

But after you exchange I dos make sure your husband brings along those engraved money clips, and just to be sure, give him a long sweet kiss.