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Two-Four Weeks Ahead Tips for Out-of-Town Weddings

q Purchase attendants’ gifts, favors, and any other q Visit vendors’ websites and ask for referrals,
special touches. Compose schedule of events for testimonials or references
attendants q Relax and remember you are working with professionals
q Have final dress fitting
q Finalize guest counts for caterer & reception site After the Wedding
q Arrange all wedding vendor payments q Visit Revenue Office with ID & marriage license to obtain new ID
q Pack for your honeymoon with your married name.
q Put together an emergency kit with items you q Visit Social Security Office, call or go online for paperwork to
might need in a pinch – safety pins, bobby pins, change your social security card to your married name. You will
spot remover, pain reliever, sewing kit… need documents identifying you by both your old name and your
q If you don’t have a coordinator, designate a close new name.
family member(s) or friend(s) to handle any q Request new credit cards in your married name by contacting
unexpected occurrences and last minute details each Customer Service department directly.
q Designate a close family member or friend to q If moving to a new home, submit a change of address form at the
transport the wedding gifts Post Office or online at: www.MyChangeAddress.com

Wedding Day! q Have your wedding gown cleaned and preserved before storing.
q Make copies of your marriage license for future reference and
q Get plenty of sleep store it in a safe place.
q Allow yourself enough time q Contact your bank to open joint accounts or change your account
information to your married name.
q Remember to eat and drink plenty of water q Write and mail thank you notes for wedding gifts and services.
q Relax & Enjoy! q If moving, register to vote in your new precinct.
q Everything won't be perfect, For more information visit:
but you're still getting married! www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml

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