Legal Advice - Weddings and Engagement

Expert wedding planning tips & inspiration

Inside Weddings shares expert advice on the more serious side of getting married, from prenups and tax write-offs to marriage licenses, insurance, and more!

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Everything You Need to Know About Marriage Licenses

The document is crucial to making your big day official.

Sometimes lost in all the hectic wedding planning processes is the legal aspect of marriage. Here's your guide to marriage licenses!

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Financial Advice to Help Your Marriage

A banker offers his suggestions for couples.

To help get you started, Ken LaRoe, the founder of First GREEN Bank, offers three financial tips for married couples.

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend a Wedding?

See averages on how much being a guest at a wedding.

Weddings are known to cost a lot for the host; however, even simply attending a wedding can end up putting quite the dent in one’s wallet. Find out what to expect!

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9 Reasons Not to Change Your Name After Marriage

If you're still deciding on whether to keep your name, these reasons may sway you.

There are certainly benefits to taking a new surname after becoming a Mrs., but here are some reasons why that decision may not be right for you.

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Pros and Cons: A Joint Bank Account After the Wedding

The perks and drawbacks of creating or maintaining a shared bank account with your spouse.

Pros and Cons: A Joint Bank Account After the Wedding

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What You Need to Know About Marriage Licenses

Here's how to make sure you're actually married after the big day!

What You Need to Know About Marriage Licenses

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Why You Need to Purchase Wedding Insurance

Protect your event with an insurance policy to cover unavoidable disasters.

Even if you’ve already signed contracts and paid deposits, you can still take out a policy so you don’t miss out on coverage if disaster strikes. Learn more about how to make sure you're covered.

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Pros and Cons: Changing Your Last Name

The perks and drawbacks of taking your spouse's last name after you tie the knot.

Each woman has a personal reason behind this choice, but many brides are having difficulty deciding whether or not they’d like to take their spouse’s name or keep their family’s name.

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The Particulars of a Prenuptial Agreement

A professional breakdown of this pre-wedding contract.

Premarital agreements – also known as “prenuptial contracts,” or “prenups” for short – aren’t just for the rich and famous. In fact, thousands of ordinary couples sign them each year.

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The Fine Points of Obtaining a Marriage License

What you need to know about your license to wed.

The Fine Points of Obtaining a Marriage License

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