There’s no doubt that getting married is one of life’s most exciting occasions. However, the amount of time, energy, and money to plan a wedding can be exhausting. And unfortunately, the work doesn’t stop the moment you tie the knot. There are a few other things to take care of and we are happy to guide you.
In this post, we’re sharing a checklist of things you and your partner should do after the wedding reception. Take a look.
Enjoy a Few Days Off
While it’s tradition to leave for your honeymoon right after the wedding, many couples are choosing to postpone their getaway. Instead of jumping from stressful wedding planning to honeymoon packing, you can enjoy a belated honeymoon. This is a wonderful way to decompress and enjoy a few days after the wedding chaos. Belated honeymoons also work for couples with a busy work schedule or any other obligation keeping them from leaving immediately.
Open Presents
You and your partner are probably looking forward to opening all the presents or can’t be bothered to deal with another task, there is no in-between. But it would be best to go through your wedding gifts sooner than later. In case you have received duplicates of anything, you can easily return them. When you’re opening gifts, remember to make a list of who gave what so that you can send Thank You notes.
Look at Your Wedding Hashtag
It usually takes wedding photographers a few weeks to edit and send photographs from your big day. In the meantime, you can browse through your wedding hashtag to see all the moments captured by your guests.
Get Name Changing Process Started
Whether you are planning to take your partner’s name or you both have decided to combine your last names, now is the ideal time to get the name changing process started. Head over to the UK Deed Poll Office to update your new married name.
Review Your Wedding Vendors
Your wedding vendors worked hard to make your dream wedding come true. Show your gratitude by sending them a Thank You note or thanking them over the phone. You can also show your support by leaving raving reviews on their websites and social media pages.
Store Your Attire
Whether you wore your mom’s vintage wedding dress, thrifted a tux, or spent a fortune on a designer outfit, your wedding attire is special and should be properly preserved. After getting it dry cleaned, we suggest storing it in a dark and dry place. If you’re not sure about the process, it would be best to get in touch with a wedding dress preservation company.
Implement Your Financial Plans
Before you decide to get married, it’s important to ensure that you and your spouse are on the same page about finances. Do you want to divide the expenses equally or equitably? Are you planning to create a joint account for shared expenses? Do either of you wish to change any spending habits? What about investments?
If you haven’t discussed these things, now is the time to do that. After that, make sure you start implementing your financial plans as a couple.
Update Marital Status
If you are planning to change your name, it’s a good idea to update your name as well as marital status on various official documents. Inform your employer, insurance company, utility providers, bank and so on.
Wrapping Up
For most couples, the first year of marriage can be the hardest. But there is nothing you can’t overcome with clear communication and understanding. Hopefully, the aforementioned tips help you start off your marriage on a good note.
