The period couples spend on their honeymoon has halved according to Laterooms.com.
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In years gone by, newlyweds have enjoyed a lengthy two weeks in each other's company all around the globe.
Due to work commitments and couples increasingly paying for their own weddings- many are making cut backs after their big day.
Only a third of British couples will have a two week break after tying the knot.
Over half of married couples are opting for a shorter more affordable break over a weekend or just a week.
Now, couples tend to stay in and around the UK or head to Europe for a mini-moon so they don't saddle themselves with more debt or spend their cash gifts right away.
In 2005 the majority of lovers were heading to Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, St Lucia, Mexico, Jamaica and Anguilla, which generally spanned over two weeks.
Now less than a quarter do the same- for many reasons- perhaps to invest the money in home improvements instead, or save it for a rainy day.
As many other the wedding traditions are fading- it seems that honeymoons might be heading in the same direction-with many not bothering to go on honeymoon at all.
A third decide to take their honeymoon about six weeks after their wedding so they are more aware of their financial standing and spread out their wedding celebrations so they are not all done and dusted in one go.
Movies and books depict couples being waved off by wedding guests on their journey to the airport- now coupes stay till the bitter end and then simply go home the next day.
Couples in 2015 have found that taking a two week break from work is no longer an option as there is too much waiting for them when they return or too much prep before they leave. However the time off they do get generally still involves a beach or a remote country location in true British tradition!
LateRooms.com spokeswoman, Andrea Tarpey, said: "With newlyweds footing more of the bill for their big day than ever before, and having greater demands on their time at work, we're seeing couples embrace the mini-moon and taking shorter, less costly getaways closer to home.
"With such a fantastic range of destinations on our doorstep, 32% of couples choose to head to Europe, whilst a growing number (17%) opt to stay in the UK to enjoy their first week as Mr and Mrs. Growing in popularity, some 20% will opt for an American mini-moon.