Apart from the budget, the other dampener in the wedding planning check list is the official business that goes along side any wedding preparations. But like it or loathe it, these details cannot be overlooked, and so are worth getting out of the way as early in the preparations as possible. Remember, that a wedding is also a legal occasion, and the legalities need to be dealt with.
The prospective couple needs to arrange their wedding license. They need to check the state requirements well ahead of time as each state will vary, some requiring blood tests, or waiting time or something else. You do not want any nasty surprises leading up to your big day, so do this as soon as possible.
The bride also has to make the decision of whether she will take her husbands name on marriage, or keep her own name. This is something that must be discussed beforehand. There is no legal reason why a woman should take her husbands name on marriage, it is place purely in tradition, and so with the option of keeping her own name becoming more popular, discussion on this topic is vital.
If the prospective bride chooses to change her name then it is not a very difficult process. But remember that it can take time. The first thing to do is to change her name with the federal Social Security Administration. After that she needs to change her name on a number of official documents such as her drivers license, any financial accounts and documents as well as any clubs or societies she belongs to. Also, she needs to change her name at her place of work and also her email address and so on.
The bride to be also needs to consider the honeymoon arrangements. Should she book in her maiden name or her married name? Unless she will have official documentation to hand in her new married name, then it is best to continue using her maiden name until after the honeymoon, as this will ensure that the bride and groom are not delayed or worse, prevented from travel.
