Tips
on Getting Married  Marriage is one of the happiest and most important event in one’s life. It is a step towards stability and settling down. Here are some important things for you to remember before you get married. Make the day a memorable one by looking into every detail possible. These useful tips will help you make the day a memorable occasion.
After you have set a date for your wedding you have to do the following.
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Marriage is a good time to re-evaluate your life insurance needs because of the change in your financial status.
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Decide on the type of ceremony i.e. religious or civil. If civil, decide the register office and apply in advance.
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Check the legal requirements for your type of wedding ceremony including any residency requirement and the documents that will be required (birth certificate etc).
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Arrive at a budget and find out who is going to pay for your wedding.
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Arrive at a provisional guest list to establish an estimate of guest numbers for the ceremony, day and evening receptions. This will help you budget accordingly and choose the size and style of venues.
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Decide if you're going to plan and organise your wedding yourself or use a wedding contractor.
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Decide on the type of catering you want, whether it will be a sit-down meal or buffet, select your reception menus and book the caterers.
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Select and book your photographer and videographer.
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Decide on the type of music and entertainment for your ceremony and reception.
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Book transport to and from the ceremony and reception for the bridal party, making sure that you view the actual vehicles that you will have on the day.
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If you want to lose weight for your wedding then now is the time to start a healthy eating plan and exercise regime.
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Start thinking about your wedding dress.
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Choose your wedding rings.
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Get into a routine to get your skin, nails and hair feeling and looking good.
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Check your passports for validity and give thought to your surname after marriage. If you are going to adopt your husband's surname and wish to travel on your honeymoon in your married name, obtain passport application forms from a post office.
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Make sure that guests have somewhere to stay and book rooms where necessary.
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