You’ve said your vows, had your first dance and waved off the last guest, congratulations! But before you fully settle into married life, there’s some post-wedding checklist admin to tackle. Get through it now, then sit back and enjoy newlywed bliss with a clear conscience.
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- Send thank you cards. Best done as soon as you’re back from honeymoon, while it’s all still fresh. Everyone who lent a hand or gave a gift deserves one, our guide to writing thank you cards has you covered.
- Leave reviews. Suppliers who nailed it deserve the credit, you can leave a review on weddingsonline in minutes. If something wasn’t quite right, raise it with them directly before posting anything online.
- Deal with leftover decor. List it in the HIGM PreLoved Group to make a few euro back, or donate it to charity. Don’t let it sit in the car boot for the next six months.
- Return unwanted gifts. Three toasters, anyone? Most shops will exchange or refund as long as items are in their original packaging, just mind the return window.
- Tidy up your digital footprint. Close your wedding website and online gift list, especially if you’re still paying for them.
- Decide on the dress. Keeping it? Get it cleaned and stored properly, our list of gown preservation specialists can help. Ready to let it go? Try the HIGM Preloved Wedding Stuff page.
- Update your insurance. Add your spouse or update your surname, and ask about joint discounts while you’re there.
- Sort the finances. Decide on joint or separate accounts, make sure your name’s on the bills, and look into tax breaks for married couples.
- Look ahead to your anniversary. It comes round quicker than you’d think. Ask your venue about anniversary getaway deals, browse our anniversary gift ideas, and don’t forget that top tier of wedding cake, here’s how to preserve it properly.
- Changing your surname? You can start using it straight away, there’s nothing official to do in Ireland, though banks and other bits of admin will want to see your marriage cert first.
Top tip: tackle one task a week rather than all at once. Married life should feel like a fresh start, not another to-do list. Consider this your starter post-wedding checklist, the admin that makes married life that bit smoother once it’s out of the way.
