Wedding Etiquette and Tips

Getting married is a very exciting time for you and your new spouse. However, real life soon sets in and there are some things you may have forgotten, such as:

• Did you change your last name?
• Did you change your Drivers License?
• Did you change your Social Security Card?
• Did you forward your mail?
• Did you decide if you are going to share one bank account and if so did you add your spouse to your bank account and get new cards and checks?
• Did you decide to stay with the same cell phone plan or join together in a family plan?
• Did you change you name and address for all major bills?
• Did you get health insurance together or add your spouse on to your current health insurance?
• Did you update you car insurance?
• Did you have time to return your gifts?

Useful Websites:

• Social Security Cards: www.socialsecurity.gov
• Change of Address: www.usps.com/moversguide

Remember that for a lot of these changes you are going to have to show you marriage certificate. Therefore, it is a good idea to take it with you or at least keep it in a safe place where you can find it quickly. We hope that you are enjoying your new life together.