Courtesy of the Isabella Stewart

By Marian Daniells

THE TERM “MINIMOON”has cropped up lately around the weddings world, and even if the name is new, the concept is tried and true: a short trip the bride and groom take right after the wedding, with plans for a longer, perhaps more elaborate honeymoon later. It’s the best of both worlds. You can lose the stress of planning a big trip on top of the wedding, but still spend those first few days relaxing together and celebrating being newlyweds.

Here are five minimoons to consider in the Northeast.

Pictured: A Holiday Garden" at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.