For many people across the United Kingdom, the wedding takes place within a year after the engagement. Most people believe that the period presents an opportunity to set the groundwork leading to the wedding. Statistics indicate that the marriage rate is declining yearly at 3.6%. Although the numbers are dwindling, it does not seem to affect the weddings that take place every month. After the engagement, there is a lot of work leading up to that special day. Here are a few important ones.

1. Resize and insure your engagement ring

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The average cost of an engagement ring in the UK is £2100. And other statistics indicate that the engagement ring makes up more than 15% of the wedding budget. That is enough to insure this expensive piece of jewellery. Engagement ring theft is rife in the UK, and it pays to take the necessary precautions to protect it. Additionally, many ladies have admitted to losing this ring within the first three years of purchase. Most of them say the ring slipped off, and they never noticed it until later. 

In resizing your ring, it is important to get it to fit comfortably on the finger without feeling too tight. Any ring you wear must not cut through the skin. If it does, that ring may be too tight. Again, if the ring moves around the finger, it will likely slip off. An experienced jeweller will measure your finger and resize your engagement ring for the perfect fit. After that, remember to get it valued before insuring. You can list your engagement ring in your home insurance as a valuable possession.

2. Get ready for the legal processes involved

The wedding is not all about the dress, hair, champagne, and vows. A lot more goes on behind the scenes. You will need to go to the local council to find out and complete the required processes. There are certain fees to be paid. And if you plan on getting married abroad, you’ll have to meet certain legal requirements.

The most important factor is for your marriage to be recognised in a foreign country and back home in the UK. You will also need to present certain documents as requested by the local council. Usually, these documents confirm your age, birthplace, and other crucial details. You can look forward to your wedding day when all the requirements are completed.

3. Pick a wedding date that suits all parties

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This may sound obvious, but wedding planning surveys have shown that it often can be a bone of contention. Couples usually pick wedding dates to correspond with other special moments in their lives, like a birthday, a parents’ wedding anniversary, or another memorable time. However, the couple may have clashing schedules. According to wedding planners, writing all your proposed dates down is a good solution. 

Then, one after the other, discuss each and why it may not be feasible. Sometimes, couples may decide on an agreed date that works for all parties without a partner feeling ignored. Another vital thing you must do is to confirm with both immediate families to see if the date works for them too. If you will be disappointed when a loved family member is absent from your wedding, the best thing will be to change the date. Of course, that will be in consultation with your partner.

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