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After the Wedding

You're married. Now what? Find out how to get over the post-wedding blues, when to send thank you cards, and how to return gifts without hurting anyone's feelings.
Favorite Wedding Day Photos
Newlyweds and their photographers share favorite wedding day photos.
Should You Change Your Name?
Couples have many more choices than they did in the past. Today people can get married or stay single, have babies or remain childless, and go to work or be stay-at-home parents. And women can keep their name when they get married or change it. Sometimes, men change their names, too. The choice is up to you. Here are the pros and cons of changing your name, followed by some compromises for couple…
Where Should You Honeymoon?
When the wedding is over, you and your spouse should go on a honeymoon that you’ll both enjoy and will allow you to start your marriage in a positive way. The vacation does not have to be long or expensive, but it should offer an opportunity for you and your new spouse to unwind, romance each other, and get intimate. Here are some ideas – broken down by couple type – on where …
How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Photos
Discover how to create wedding photo albums, scrapbooks, or wall hangings for your home, so you can remember your wedding day and honor the memories your photos invoke.
Get Help with Your New Marriage
Learn how to navigate married life by sharing advice, tips, and stories with other newlyweds just like you.
Wedding Gown Preservation Guide
Learn about wedding gown preservation, the process for cleaning and properly storing the dress you wore when you were married, so that you can pass it down to future generations or sell it.
Three DIY Wedding Thank You Cards
Get three hot ideas for DIY wedding thank you cards that will impress your friends and family and give you and your new spouse the chance to work on a project together.
Have a Romantic First Night as Newlyweds
Set the perfect stage for romance after your wedding reception and have a first night as married people that you'll never forget.
Five Ways to Overcome the Post-Wedding Blues
Brides and grooms spend at least one year in the spotlight as an engaged couple. There are numerous celebrations in their honor. On the big day, all eyes are on them. But when couples cut the cake at the end of the reception, they are cutting their time in the sun. If you’re suffering from the post-wedding blues, here's how to get out of your funk:
Should the Wife Change Her Name after the Wedding?
Should wives change their last name after the wedding? If you're debating whether to change your name, then you should first consider the pros and cons.
Thank You Card Examples
Find out what to write to wedding guests -- even if you hated their gift.
How Long Do You Have to Write Your Wedding Thank Yous?
Find out how much time you have to write thank you cards to everyone who bought you a wedding gift.
5 Tips for Writing Your Thank You Cards
Get advice on how to quickly show your gratitude to family and friends for wedding gifts by writing fabulous thank you cards.

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