Escape the Wedding Rush: Why More Couples Are Choosing Earlymoons

Weddings are beautiful, but they’re rarely simple. With emotions high and to-do lists even higher, it’s no surprise that more couples are choosing to pause before the celebration begins.

Enter theearlymoon: a chance to escape, reset, and reconnect before walking down the aisle.

Designed for couples who believe in presence over pressure, an earlymoon is a moment to breathe, to laugh, and to remember what brought you here in the first place.

At layah, we curate earlymoon escapes that offer calm, connection, and considered beauty.

Here are five destinations that do just that:

Ischica, Italy

Just across the bay from Naples, Ischia is a volcanic island of thermal springs, lush gardens, and sun-drenched villages. This lesser-known gem invites a slower, deeper kind of escape. Where mornings begin in healing waters and afternoons drift by beneath flowering pergolas.

Stroll through the pastel streets of Sant’Angelo, hike to the summit of Mount Epomeo, or unwind in centuries-old spas that overlook the sea. Ischia is where nature soothes and time stretches, offering restoration before your next life adventure.

Ubud, Bali

Ubud is an invitation to reset in the heart of lush Bali. Mornings might begin with yoga and rice field walks, afternoons spent exploring artisan villages, and evenings filled with soft light and gentle sounds.

Private pool villas tucked into the jungle offer space to reflect, while meaningful experiences – a blessing with a local priest, a private cooking class, a sunrise trek – turn days into something more.

Cannes and the French RIVIERA, FRANCE

Cannes is a Mediterranean town full of light, calm, and understated charm. Early mornings along the Croisette, coastal drives to hidden coves, and long lunches beneath olive trees create a rhythm that soothes and inspires.

This is the French Riviera in its softest form, where elegance meets ease, and every day feels quietly celebratory.

THE Maldives

For those seeking a complete pause, the Maldives offers stillness in its purest form. Wake in an overwater villa to nothing but the sea, drift through days of warm sun and soft silence, and let the outside world fade.

Here, there are no timelines or to-do lists, just the slow rhythm of water and sky. A gentle reminder that sometimes, doing nothing is the most restorative thing you can do.

Kyoto, Japan

For a quiet earlymoon rooted in tradition and tranquillity, Kyoto, Japan is a poetic choice. Stay in a ryokan with views of bamboo groves, explore serene temples hand in hand, and witness seasonal beauty whether it’s cherry blossoms or autumn leaves.

Time feels suspended here, allowing you to reconnect with each other and with yourself.

Why Earlymoons Matter

Before the flowers, the fittings, and the flurry of guests, there is this moment. A chance to step away from the planning and into presence. A chance to travel not for show, but for soul.

At layah, we believe this kind of journey deserves intention. Crafted with care and infused with meaning, your earlymoon is more than a pre-wedding trip. It’s the beginning of something beautiful.

Let us take one thing off your to-do and help you make space for connection.

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