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5 WAYS TO AVOID POST-WEDDING BLUES

Here's how to make sure your bridal buzz doesn't fizzle into a post-nuptial funk.

Posted by Annie Monjar on 5/4/2012 at 12:35PM | No Comments
How To Avoid The Post-Wedding Blues

Illustration by Edwina White.

There is a day in every bride’s future: the day when the dress will be packed in storage, the bouquet will begin to dry, and all that remains of a blissful wedding- planning haze will be a stack of blank thank-you cards and three too many ceramic gravy boats. After the giddy excitement that comes with Big Day planning (not to mention the attention, fun, and constant connection to loved ones), it’s no wonder many brides—er, wives—find themselves suffering from post-wedding blues. To help you fend off a case of the marital mondays before they even have a chance to set in, we talked with Melissa Paul, Philadelphia planner extraordinaire, and local psychologist Cindy Baum-Baicker, to get their do’s and don’ts for battling the blues. Here are their tips:
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THE FIRST YEAR: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME

We've got simple tips to take the pain out of this process.

Posted by Annie Monjar on 1/23/2012 at 5:45PM | No Comments

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A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but after a wedding, it can take a long wait at the DMV, a lengthy Social Security form, and jumping through several legal hoops to make it official. While changing your last name can be a huge thorn in your side during the weeks (or months) after your wedding, there’s luckily a host of online sources designed to take the edge off this newlywed nightmare. Online name change kits compile all the paperwork you need, and provide you with mailing instructions and checklists to make sure you’ve covered all your bureaucratic bases.
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THE FIRST YEAR: YOU, YOUR GROOM, AND YOUR MONEY

Our local financial planning expert gives her best tips for getting you on the same financial page.

Posted by Annie Monjar on 12/20/2011 at 10:47AM | No Comments

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Let’s face it: Credit reports and 401 K plans aren’t exactly exciting or romantic, so it’s no wonder that most brides-to-be don’t like to mix banking with their Big Day plans. And while we understand you’d love to bury the boring “money” talk with your fiancé under wedding cake samples, financial planning can cause a serious honeymoon hangover if not taken care of early. That’s why we asked Malvern financial planner Beth D’Andrea to help make this daunting (and sometimes awkward) task less of a headache. Here are her top five steps to make sure both you and your piggy bank are ready to take that walk down the aisle:
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