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Your essential After-the-wedding checklist

Your wedding day flew by like a dream, and you are finally a “Mrs.” The past few months may have been a whirlwind of activities, and you may be relieved that it is finally out of the way. However, there are a few pending tasks to complete, before you can put aside all your wedding responsibilities, and settle into your new life. Let us look at what they are.

Preserve your wedding gown

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You may have worn your wedding gown just once, but it is a treasure trove of memories which has to be saved and put aside carefully. Who knows, it may serve you in the future when you renew your vows, or your daughter may someday want to get married in it! It is best that you do not attempt to do this yourself. Instead, have your wedding dress sent to a professional for preservation. Make sure you do this as soon as possible, so the stains and dirt do not set and become difficult to remove. If you will be going on your honeymoon soon after the reception, ask your MoH to take your gown to the cleaners, as early as is possible. Till then, store your gown in a dark and dry place, and keep it airtight and place it far from stains and dirt.

Sort out your gifts and send out your thank you notes

It is a good idea to create a list of the gifts as soon as you begin receiving them, and note down who sent what. This will allow you to prepare your thank you notes faster. Sending out a hand-written thank you note will be better appreciated than sending a printed one. Don’t delay mailing them, make sure your thank you notes are on their way within a month of your wedding. It will help you to have the stationery and gift list ready. You could even write them before the wedding, soon after you receive the gift, and get a head start on it.

Review your wedding photographs and videos

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Get in touch with your photographer and videographer and find out how your wedding photos and videos are coming along. Review the prints and choose ones that you want to frame and display. Also, edit your video, so it doesn’t drag on for ever but includes the important highlights. While at your photographer’s, you may also want to get a few prints to share with your older guests who aren’t tech-savvy and cannot see your photos online. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Get your name changed

Now that you are officially married, it is time to inform all the necessary authorities of your name change. Collect your marriage license and visit the concerned government agencies to update your records with your change of name. Do the same at banks and other financial institutions. Also update your insurance plans and change beneficiaries where your deem appropriate, now that you are married.

Once these tasks are out of the way, you are all set to focus and enjoy your life together as a married couple. It is going to be a great journey ahead, so congratulations and all the best!

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Wedding Planning : The 3 things brides worry about the most and how to handle them

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You’re in love and just engaged – how romantic and dreamy everything looks and feels! But, not for long. Once wedding planning enters the picture, the excitement can quickly take on a new form called Stress!

Most brides will be planning a wedding for the first time. So, it isn’t unusual to feel overwhelmed. If you are a perfectionist, who wants everything to go exactly as you dreamed it to be, be prepared to watch your stress levels soar. All this can take all the fun out of your wedding.

Here, we shall look at three factors that drown most brides in worry. Fortunately, we also know what will help you with them, so let’s find out.

1. The wedding budget

Everything related to a wedding boils down to money. Every vendor and service you require for your wedding will have to be paid. Add to it the additional cost of planning your honeymoon and getting favors for your near and dear; get ready to say goodbye to your bank balance.

The way to handle this is to plan your wedding budget sensibly and realistically. Determine the maximum you can afford to spend, and divide it amongst the different factors. Remember that you can plan a wedding for any budget, big or small. So, fix your budget first and then shop around for what fits it.

Don’t forget to factor in the extras when you book a vendor or go shopping. This would include the alteration charges when buying a wedding dress, tips and taxes for vendors and similar charges which may or may not be included with the original rates.

2. Handling help

Announce your wedding, and you will find many people rushing to your aid to plan the perfect wedding. Their advice may be well-intended, but many brides often find their own ideas slipping through when an overbearing friend or relative steps in to help.

If you are faced with this situation, just remember this. Wedding planning has a dark side to it; you cannot have everything perfect, while pleasing everyone. If someone tries to force their ideas on you, tell them that you will think over it, but don’t commit unless you are convinced.

Delegate small tasks to those who are eager to help, but not any of the bigger responsibilities that you cannot take chances with. If your parents or in-laws are paying, you have to make allowances for their suggestions. Work to find a compromise that both of you can live with.

3. Getting it all done on time

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When you first make a list of things to do, you may be worried by how long it is. From shopping for your wedding dress, to buying accessories, setting up the guest list, planning the wedding theme and finding the venue, there are several more things to be handled.

Don’t worry, it’s all manageable if you plan everything systematically. Before you begin with anything, first split up the tasks and assign dates to each one of them. Divide it into those you will handle and those you can delegate. If you can afford it, book a wedding planner to do all or some of the work. Do your research before you begin anything, and you will be better equipped to handle all the details. Keep the big picture in mind. If what you worry about doesn’t matter too much, don’t lose sleep over it.

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Wedding Thank You Note Tips

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After your wedding has come and gone, it is likely that you are ready to move on with your life and begin your new life as being part of a married couple. It is also likely that you are ready to relax after all the stress that you been through planning your wedding. Unfortunately, there is still one more task to take care of; writing thank you notes.

Of course, the last thing that you want to do after your wedding is to spend hours writing thank you cards to all the people who came to your wedding. However, it is something that necessary and will be greatly appreciated by your guests. Here are a few tips to get you through this daunting task.

Plan Ahead

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It is a good idea to plan for this process well before your wedding. In fact, you should really begin planning the thank you card task when you are gathering names and addresses to send invitations to. You can make the task quite a bit easier on yourself if you save a copy of the list of names and addresses that you used to send invitations for your wedding.

When you are ready to send out invitations, you can pull your list back out and write the gift that each guest brought to the wedding or your shower. This will give you all the information that you need to get started in the right direction. So, make sure that when you are opening gifts at your shower or wedding that someone is keeping track of which gift belonged to each guest.

Get Situated

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When you are ready to begin writing your thank you notes, you should make sure that you are in a comfortable location. Choose a spot in your home that is near a TV or radio so that you can enjoy yourself while you are writing out your thank you notes. It is also best to be near the kitchen and bathroom so that you will easily be able to take a break when you need one.

When it comes to writing utensils, make sure that you have plenty on hand that will be reliable when you are filling out the cards. You should avoid pens that will leave ink blobs or that are uncomfortable to write with. Remember that you will be writing quite a few notes in one sitting and you will want them to be beautiful and easy to write.

Conclusion

When you are writing out your thank you notes, it is always best if you and your spouse write them together. This is an easy way to make sure that they are all taken care of and that they have both of your personalities included. It can also be helpful because this means that you will each only have half the original number to write.

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Wedding Registry Checklist

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One of the most exciting times for a bride and groom is registering for gifts for their wedding. However, it can also be a stressful time because it is likely that the couple will not truly know all the items that they really are in need of to get their new life started in the right direction.

In order to keep from forgetting any of the most crucial items that you need for your home it is a good idea to make a list so that you will not forget anything when you are going through your registry planning. Below are some of the most important areas of the home and some of the items that you will need to include on your registry.

Kitchen

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This is one of the most crucial areas that you will need to focus on when you are planning your registry. You will need to add dishes, cups and silverware to your list as well as cooking and baking supplies. Don’t forget to add small cooking appliances, like a toaster and a microwave to this section as well.

Bedroom

For the bedroom, you should add bedding and sheet sets. It is also a good idea to add additional blankets as well as window coverings and shades if you already have your home picked out. Lamps and rugs may also be something that you would like to add to the bedroom section.

Bathroom

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One of the most common things to receive at a wedding shower is towels and you will need plenty of them. Here, you can choose the designs and colors that you most enjoy and that fit with the décor of your bathroom. Shower curtains and rugs are also items that you will not want to leave off your registry as well.

Living Room

While there may not be many items that you can add for a registry that will be placed in your living room, it is an area that deserves to be included on your list. Rugs, decorations and lamps are all important additions to your wedding registry and can be very helpful if your guests purchase them for you. Picture frames and albums are also something that are a good idea to add to a registry.

Extra Tips

While the majority of the items that you receive at a wedding shower will be items that can be used in the kitchen, there are many other areas that you should include on your registry. It is a good idea to include a variety of items so that your guests will have several items to choose from.

Conclusion

Although it is unlikely that you will receive everything on your wedding registry, planning ahead before you create one will help you to create a registry that is beneficial to your needs and the budget of your guests. With your guidance, your guests will be able to find the perfect gift that you will both love and cherish for years to come.

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Shopping at Best for Bride for all your wedding planning needs is a great decision. You can easily find everything that you need to make your big day special and to help make the planning process much smoother.