Usually yes, but not always with the same list. Some resorts treat an anniversary as its own occasion with its own perks, which may be smaller than the honeymoon list. The honest route is to ask for the anniversary offer and compare it.
This guide belongs to our package evaluation topic. For trip ideas around the date, see our anniversary trips page.
How do resorts sort the occasion?
Think of it as a ladder. Resorts differ, so use it as a guide for what to ask, not a promise.
| Occasion | What the resort may offer | What it may ask |
|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon | The fullest list, such as upgrade request, decoration, dinner | Proof of marriage and wedding date |
| First anniversary | Close to the honeymoon list | The certificate date |
| Milestone year | Cake, decoration, sometimes a dinner credit | A note on the booking, sometimes a certificate |
| Ordinary anniversary | A small touch, if any | Usually just the date |
Should we call it a honeymoon?
No. If you are past your honeymoon period, say you are celebrating an anniversary. This keeps the request honest and avoids a proof check you cannot pass.
Resorts handle honest requests well. Staff would rather know the real occasion so they choose a suitable gesture.
What proof might they ask for?
Usually the same marriage certificate that works for honeymoon perks, since it shows the date. Some properties are content with a note on the booking for minor touches. Read our guide on whether a marriage certificate is needed for perks to see when proof is asked.
How do we word the request?
Short and specific works best. Here is wording you can copy:
We are celebrating our anniversary during our stay on these dates. Could you tell us which anniversary perks are offered, what you need to confirm them, and whether they apply to the room category we booked?
Add your dates and room category. Our confirm honeymoon perks email template shows how to make the reply specific.
Which extras are worth paying for?
If the resort offers little, you can add a paid touch. Our guide on anniversary extras worth paying for helps you pick one that matters, such as a dinner you will remember, instead of a decoration that fades by morning.
Is a package or direct booking better?
Packages bundle perks, but the bundle may include items you do not want. Read anniversary package or book direct to compare the total for two on the same basis.
What if the stay is years after the wedding?
The honeymoon list may no longer apply. Our guide on honeymoon package eligibility years later explains how resorts see these stays.
Be honest about the year you are celebrating. A resort is usually glad to suggest something fitting, and an honest request avoids an awkward proof check at the desk.
What should we do next?
- Write down your anniversary date and which year it is.
- Choose two resorts and ask each for its anniversary perk list.
- Ask what proof is needed and whether peak dates limit the perks.
- Compare the replies, then pick the one that gives you the perk you care about.
- Send us the replies if you want help comparing them.