Required documents list

I’m getting married! What documents are required?

Marriage licenses may be obtained at your county’s Register of Deeds office.

To receive the license: • Both parties must be present. • A valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport is required. • The fee is $40, and can be paid by cash and usually credit cards.

Checks are not accepted. • There is no blood test or waiting period required. • The license may be used the same day, and it must be used within 20 days from issue. • The license may be used anywhere within the

State of South Dakota.

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arrangements for it. 52 Select your wedding ring(s). Arrange for engraving. 53 Set a date with your photographer for a formal bridal portrait to be made four weeks before the wedding. 54 Discuss having a portrait of both of you done for the newspaper announcement. This is an alternative to the traditional formal newspaper photo. Or you may submit a wedding photo of the two of you taken on your wedding. 55 Check with your local newspaper for the form and timing of your weddingannouncement submission. 56 Select party favors to present to your guests to thank them for sharing your portrait is taken, and again the day happiness. For this purpose, a groom’s 67 Check apparel for the wedding cake, in a traditional fruitcake or deep, party. Have bridesmaids’ gowns fitted. rich chocolate, may be ordered from Get swatches of material and have shoes your baker. Guests take a piece home in dyed to match. If any attendants live little boxes. out of town, send their dresses to them 57 Give thought to your cake top. to be fitted. Check mothers’ dresses and Porcelain figurines are beautiful and accessories. will be a lasting memento. A creative 68 Call the caterer and make a final baker will most likely have other ideas to decision on the reception menu. Be sure present to you. that the cake has been ordered. 58 Talk about ways to personalize your 69 Give your caterer a reliable estimate ceremony and then discuss your ideas of the number of guests expected at with the officiant. the wedding reception, 59 Check with so they can give you a the church sexton and manager of the reception location Recent trends in wedding planning indicate September and written confirmation of cost per person with an itemized accounting - to for accessibility October to be the the smallest detail - of to accommodate most popular what they promise to handicapped or elderly months to get married. provide. guests. Inform ushers 70 Confer with the of this. florist to be sure 60 Buy fake rings to everything is ordered. sew on your ring bearer’s pillow. The Confirm the time that flowers will best man carries the real ones. be delivered and decorations will be completed. 1 MONTH 71 Arrange a transportation schedule BEFORE THE WEDDING for those in the wedding party. 61 Finalize plans with your each other. photographer and draw up a list of 73 Go over all procedures of the pictures you definitely want taken during wedding ceremony and receiving line the ceremony and reception. with each other. 62 Ask a relative or friend who knows 74 Make seating plans for the rehearsal the family well to help the photographer dinner, ceremony and reception. identify the people to be included in 75 Write out place cards, if you plan your photos, especially if there is a to have a bride’s table and a parent’s divorce or remarriage, or any type of table. Also complete table number cards sticky situation among the parents of the for guests if you’re hosting a sit-down couple. dinner. 63 Develop an orderly system of 76 Decide which members of the tracking guests’ responses and any wedding will be included in the receiving special information you need to line and plan their positions. remember. 77 Keep gift checklist up to date, and 64 Discuss the bachelor party with your write thank-you notes daily. fiancée. Suggest the event be scheduled 78 Consult professional movers for at least a week before the wedding day estimates to move your gifts and so there’s plenty of time to recover from personal belongings to another town, if the revelry. you’re relocating. 65 Have a final fitting on your gown 79 Make certain you are insured against and make certain it will be ready to take damage or loss in transit. to your bridal-portrait sitting. 66 Make an appointment to have 2 WEEKS your hair styled just before your formal BEFORE THE WEDDING 72 Select a special wedding gift to give before or day of your wedding. 80 Set a date with your fiancée to get

your marriage license. brought to the reception to your parents’ 81 Be sure that the clothing and home or other designated place. accessories for all members of the bridal 87 Call guests who have not responded party are in order. to their invitation to ask if they’ll be 82 Check with the society editor of attending. your local newspaper and your groom’s 88 Add last-minute acceptances and hometown paper to find out what phone your caterer with the final guest form they wish you to follow to submit count. your wedding announcement and 89 Confirm ceremony vocalists and photograph. Mail the materials soon. musicians, and recheck your musical 83 Start gathering documents to change selections. your name on your bank account, Social 90 Arrange your gift display. All cards Security card, license, should be removed. insurance and other Checks are not important documents, if The reception displayed, but a card you are assuming your accounts for stating “Check from husband’s name. 43% Aunt Louise” may be substituted. Insure 1 WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING of wedding costs, with an average price tag of $12,343. gifts. 91 Invite friends and relatives to drop by to see your gifts. 84 Finalize your rehearsal 92 Present a small dinner arrangements. gift or note of appreciation to friends 85 Wrap gifts purchased for your and relatives who did special favors that attendants and groom. Present them at made planning run smoothly. the rehearsal party. 93 Do a final check on details with your 86 Make plans to transport any gifts florist, caterer, sexton, clergy, musicians and photographer. 94 Finalize your honeymoon plans and begin packing.

1 WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING

95 Have a manicure, pedicure and even a massage to pamper yourself and help you feel relaxed. 96 Attend the rehearsal. Review all important duties with the principals in the wedding party. 97 Give ushers the list of guests to be seated in the reserved section.

THE WEDDING DAY

98 Rest and thoroughly relax in a nice warm bath. 99 Allow plenty of time to dress - about two hours before the ceremony begins, if possible. 100 Have a wonderful wedding day and enjoy every beautiful moment! n

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