Your wedding is a special day full of love, memories, and wonderful times with friends and family. However, many people tend to forget about the post-wedding to-do list. There are several things you need to get in order once your big day is over. Some post-wedding to-dos are fun, and others are tedious. Regardless, we all have to finish them. So, today, we’ll cover the post-wedding to-do list no one talks about.
Put together your wedding album
Putting together your wedding album should be one of the first things you do after your wedding day. This way, you can relive your big day and share your memories with friends and family. When putting together your album, there are a few things to consider. You’ll want to select photos that tell the story of your wedding day. Create a timeline to help you order the photos correctly and make the album look cohesive.
Once you know what photos you want and have an established timeline, you’ll need to choose the album. There are plenty of options when it comes to the wedding album. Companies like Mixbook offer personalized wedding albums to showcase your personality or even match your wedding theme.
Update your name on all your important documents
If you’re taking your partner’s last name or hyphenating it, one of the most important to-do’s after the wedding is changing your name on all your important documents. This includes your driver’s license, social security card, bank accounts, and credit cards.
It’s important to do this as soon as possible, as it can take some time to get everything updated. You’ll need to provide your marriage certificate or license to all the organizations where you need to update your name.
You’ll also want to change your name on your social media accounts. This can be done by going to each account’s settings and updating your name or username.
It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it to have everything updated with your new name. Not to mention, it’ll prevent any unnecessary confusion among your friends and family.
Send out the thank-you cards
Thank-you cards are a must after a wedding. They are a way to show your guests how much you appreciate them for coming to your wedding. A handwritten thank-you card lets your guests know that you took the time to write a personal note just for them. It is a great way to let them know that you appreciate them.
When writing thank-you cards, mention specifically what the guest did to make your wedding day special. If they gave you a gift, mention how you plan to use it. If they made a special contribution to the wedding, like cooking or decorating, mention that too.
Create a new budget and start saving for your first-anniversary celebration
A new chapter in your life has begun, and it is time to start planning for your future. Therefore, another important to-do is to create a new family budget and start saving for your first-anniversary celebration.
Your budget should include both short-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals might include saving for a new car or that first-anniversary celebration, while long-term goals might include saving for a down payment on a house or retirement. Sit down with your spouse and discuss what you would like to accomplish financially. Come up with a plan that works for both of you, and stick to it.
Whatever plan you choose, make sure to stick to it. And don’t forget to have some fun along the way! Saving for something special can be a great way to stay motivated.
Enjoy your lives together
With your post-wedding to-do list complete, the only thing left to do is enjoy your lives together. Weddings and post-wedding to-dos may sometimes be stressful, and marriage itself is no walk in the park. However, the most important thing to remember is to cherish each other and enjoy every minute.
