What To Do After The Wedding Is Over?

Your emotions are likely all over the place now that the wedding is done. You may wonder whether your big day has finally come to a conclusion, or you may be apprehensive about the next stages.

This blog post will help get you started with some suggestions on things to do when the wedding is over!

During the frantic yet lovely period of your wedding and honeymoon, it’s common (and understandable) to want to rest after experiencing two important life events. But there are still a few key tasks left to accomplish.

To thank guests and vendors and think of unique ways to incorporate bridal flowers and favours are responsibilities that many newlyweds fail to do. 

After the "I do" is said, read on to make sure you don't forget anything. The following is the whole to-do list for the newlyweds.

What To Do The Day After The Wedding

After the wedding day is over, you may want to do a variety of things, from finally getting some rest to planning out your new lives together. Here are some ideas for what you could do.

Relax As Newlyweds

This is the most basic and essential requirement.

Because you've been in such a constant state of "go go go!" for the past week or two, it's possible that you and your new spouse have neglected to take it easy and enjoy your first day as a married couple.

Take things easy on the morning following your wedding, have a leisurely breakfast in bed, and remember how wonderful the night of your wedding was.

Receive Your Marriage Licence.

If you want a marriage licence, it is customary to have the wedding officiant apply for one on your behalf.

The time it takes to acquire the actual marriage licence document varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but it's normally a few weeks.

Make It Social Media Official.

Regarding Facebook, nothing can be called official until it actually is, right!? Change your relationship status to reflect that you are now married and broadcast the news to the entire world that you have recently tied the knot!

You should also alter your username if you have just been married and begun using the last name of your new partner.

Check Your Social Media And Wedding Hashtag. 

In order to see images that guests have posted using your wedding hashtag (which you hopefully used), you should look through all of your social media apps.

To relive the excitement of your wedding day, check Snapchat no later than the second day after the big event.

Whenever possible, preserve any photographs that you find particularly appealing. The same holds true for those who are trying to recover from the stress of planning a wedding.

Open Presents

An exciting part of the wedding recovery is tearing open the cards and presents.

There's no denying that opening presents is a fun part of the celebration, whether you planned ahead with a registry or rolled the dice.

Celebrate by opening presents at brunch or staying in bed all day. Remember to keep track of who gave you what so that you can properly express your gratitude.

Send Thank You Cards

What is the most important and obvious thing to do after the wedding? Sending out thank-you cards to various people. When it comes to putting things out into the open, the earlier you can do it, the better.

It is recommended that you make every effort to complete this task within the first ninety days after the wedding. After that, both your mother and your mother-in-law will be grateful to you.

While you are flying to and from your honeymoon, jot these down. You'll find it easier to concentrate in the Wi-Fi-free zone.

Clean Up The Reception Venue

Even though it might not be the most convenient way to spend the day after a wedding, many people do it anyway.

Depending on the policies of the site you choose for the event, it is likely that the morning after the event, you may be required to spend some time packing away the chairs and tables.

What is my input? Make a cleanup crew out of your friends, relatives, and any people you know who are willing to help out.

Pack For Your Honeymoon

Planning a honeymoon trip with your new spouse? Spending an hour or two packing up everything is well worth it if your major trip leaves in just a few days!

What's more, it will pique your enthusiasm for the trip and make the two of you look forward to it even more.

Spend Time With Family And Friends

Think of doing something with your out-of-town guests, whether it's having coffee at your place or going out for a little meal.

These folks have come from who-knows-where only to spend time with you, so please don't ignore them!

You might also go on a picnic or a boat ride, which are both relaxing activities that won't require much of your time or strength.

Host An Informal Brunch

This is becoming a significant tradition for a lot of couples. The question is, "Who doesn't love brunch?"

It doesn’t have to be some large gathering, but invite your closest family, friends, and whomever else you couldn’t mingle with much during the reception.

Consider Gifting Printed Wedding Photo Albums

A physical photo album is still something to be treasured, even in this digital day. You may want to think about giving your in-laws, family, and bridesmaids unique photo albums when you get your professional wedding images back.

These albums are not only beautiful keepsakes but also make excellent conversation pieces. It's wonderful that they have this keepsake to recall the wedding.

The book for the in-laws can appear very different from the one for the bridesmaids because of the personalisation options available. But, of course, you should acquire one for yourselves as well!

You and your partner will always remember this token of your love for one another.

Ensure You’ve Paid And Tipped All Your Vendors

Check that all of your dependable merchants have been paid, and don't forget the tips!

Check the agreements to make sure that you haven't forgotten about anyone, and if you have, send the money over as soon as possible.

In addition, the amount of the tip is entirely up to your discretion.

The amount of gratuity given to vendors is a matter of personal preference; nonetheless, it should be determined with care to ensure proper manners are observed.

Leave Vendor Reviews

Make sure everyone knows how satisfied you were with the services provided by the suppliers you used. What're the most efficient means of doing that? Write a review and either send it to the vendor or publish it online.

Your vendors will be thrilled at the prospect of expanding their business, and other couples will value your candid comments.

The testimony of a satisfied couple is quite persuasive. In addition, you can mention reliable service providers on your social media posts. In other words, they're completely infatuated with it. Sending thank you notes to vendors who went above and beyond is always appreciated. These claims are well deserved.

Freeze The Wedding Cake

It is important to make preparations in advance for your first wedding anniversary if you want to celebrate the occasion with a piece (or two) of wedding cake and a toast to your happiness.

If there is a piece of the top tier of the wedding cake that you would want to take home with you, you should ask the caterer to wrap it up for you and have a dependable friend deliver it to your home.

Wrap the slice in plastic wrap and then in foil before putting it in the freezer to prevent it from drying out. Put it away in a secure location as well. Do not place the cake on a plate or a plate, and then place it in the freezer.

Have Your Wedding Dress Cleaned And Preserved

Your stunning gown should be cherished even after you've removed it. Has your garment been professionally cleaned as soon as possible if you want to keep it in pristine condition for years to come? The more you wait, the more permanent the stain.

No one expects you to keep your wedding dress or veil, but you should take some photos to remember how stunning you looked on your big day.

A wedding dress shop can put you in touch with professionals who specialise in cleaning and preserving bridal wear.

The service may be cheaper if purchased alongside the bridal dress at some stores.

When sending in your dress for cleaning, make careful to note any stains so the firm can do a thorough job.

Repurpose Your Flowers

Repurpose your freshly cut flowers rather than toss them away.

You can either organise flower delivery with your florist to send off your magnificent blossoms at hospitals or nursing homes, or you can simply invite your local guests to take them home with them.

After a wedding is complete, there are frequently many unused flowers left over. You may make their day better by taking them to a hospital or nursing home for a change of scenery.

Reuse Leftover Wedding Favours

If there are any remaining wedding favours, have your event planner pick them up so you can use them.

Do think about handing them out as presents. Need some more cups? Apply them in the kitchen. Towels with initials, please. 

Put them to good use in the guest toilet. The secret to being able to reuse wedding favours is to not include the date of the wedding in the first place.

Give Your In-Laws And Parents A Personalised Gift

If the parents or in-laws of your future husband played a significant role in the planning or execution of your wedding, whether it was by hosting the rehearsal dinner or contributing monetarily, you should show your appreciation with a meaningful and personalised gift.

On a cheese board and serving tray made of hardwood, a laser engraver has written the invitation.

It is a kind act that demonstrates how much you care for the people who contributed to your success.

Finish Your Registry

Make it a priority to pick up any items from your wedding registry that are still available to avoid feeling let down. The majority of businesses will even provide discounts on unsold inventory.

However, you should not put off doing this. You will immediately come to the conclusion that this deal is no longer valid approximately one month after the wedding.

It is an excellent opportunity to complete collections and make purchases of luxury goods.

It is not recommended that you use the same dishware for the salad as you do for the main course or the dessert. Make sure to remove the items from your registry once you have finished purchasing the things on it.

Do A Social Media Review

It's obvious that you gave considerable consideration to coming up with a catchy hashtag for your wedding. Utilise it to its full potential now that you have it in your possession.

It is best to check the next day to see if the bride and groom's personalised, humorous wedding hashtag was utilised by guests at the event.

Due to the fact that Facebook and Instagram Stories currently dominate the landscape of content creation, the newlyweds will want to make sure they view all of the amusing wedding videos that are shared within the first 24 hours before they disappear forever. In the event that there is something that sticks out in particular, have the visitor send it to you.

Properly Store Your China And Silver

You should take care of the silver and china you got as wedding gifts. China needs to be securely packed in boxes made of sturdy cloth with zippers.

Their help in protecting the investment is priceless. Place a piece of felt in between each plate and avoid stacking them too high (the bottom plates will fracture under the weight.

If you want to keep your silver from tarnishing, put it in a silver bag. That is unless you enjoy staying up late the night before a dinner party to clean and prepare.

Change The Name On All Your Accounts

Changing your name on all of your accounts is perhaps the most tedious thing to do but is crucial.

No one says that one or either of you had to change their last name. However, if one of you does decide to do so, it should be a top priority to implement the shift company-wide.

Do this immediately. As time goes on, you will naturally forget. The list is vast, but it’s ideal to start by updating the most crucial things first.

The identification documents you need to get started are your driver's licence, passport, credit cards, bank accounts, and social security card.

Be careful to let HR know that you’ve changed your name so your firm can update your insurance and tax information.