Modern weddings are a lot of fun. Throughout the wedding day, pre-ceremony to post-reception, there are many moments that brides and grooms want to remember forever. Cutting the wedding cake and walking down the aisle are pretty standard to most, but sometimes even the simple can be easily forgotten during the hustle and bustle of busy celebration. To make sure that your wedding photos capture every precious moment, discuss this checklist of the top five pictures during the wedding day with your local wedding photographer.

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• Sweet and innocent -Flower girl and ring bearer walking down the aisle.
• Who gives this woman away – Father and daughter walking down the aisle, giving her away. Read the rest of Start To Finish Checklist: The Top 5 Photos For Your Wedding »

Sometimes creating a wedding registry can seem like a daunting task but it really doesn't have to be. In fact, it can be one of the most enjoyable activities that you have when planning a wedding. Selecting the items that will help the bride- and groom-to-be create a happy home should be a fun and exciting event enjoyed as a couple. It is often the first activity that the newly betrothed couple makes as a couple and is a great time to spend some extra time with the person that you love. To make sure that the items that you want are on your wedding registry, here are a few (15) things to know when creating your registry. Read the rest of How To Create The Perfect Wedding Registry »

Laws pertaining to changing your name after marriage vary from state to state. Generally, the new bride who wants to keep her name does nothing. The new bride who wants to take her husband's name must make the appropriate changes within a certain amount of time. Contacting your local courthouse is an excellent way to begin the process and determine what is required within your state of residence. These great checklists will help you to remember much important information but name change kits are also very helpful for many brides.

You probably have many documents containing the name you wish to have changed. Here is a quick checklist of important documents and agencies to have corrected / contact with your new legal name.

Social Security Card
Passport
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration and Motor Vehicle Information
Voter Registration
Any Pertinent Bills In Your Name (Especially those to be shared)

Department of Motor Vehicles
Insurance Agency (Vehicle, Life, Medical, et al.)
Bank
Educational Institution (College, University)
Credit Card Agencies

It is also a good idea to contact a lawyer when altering legal documents. If you and your husband are considering a pre-nuptial agreement, a lawyer is the perfect person to consult for this type of legal assistance. Lawyers can also give you advice on helpful things that may not have been considered such as documents left to change, timelines for legal paperwork, buying/selling a home without a realtor (not always advisable), and more.

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