Don’t forget the to-dos after you say I do!

You’ve been working so hard to get everything in place prior to the big day, and we hate to break it to you, but the work’s not over after you say, “I do!” Here’s a post-wedding checklist with 20 things that you need to give just as much love and attention to as you are your pre-wedding tasks.

1. Enjoy your honeymoon: Let’s face it. Weddings are exhausting. After everything is over, make sure there’s time for some R & R (rest and relaxation ... oh, and romance!).

It doesn’t matter if you leave the country, stay in state or stay at home, simply schedule some uninterrupted time that’s just for the two of you. And try your best to leave your phones packed away too!

Jennifer Halligan of Holyoke’s best advice is to simply relax after the wedding. “So much stress builds up leading to the wedding that’s it’s nice to just take a breather when it’s all said and done.”

2. Submit marriage license: After you sign the marriage license at your wedding, you, your officiant or someone else should take the license back to the county clerk’s office where you applied for it. At that point, the county will record it and give you back a certified copy.

In Colorado, a couple has 63 days to do this. In Nebraska, they have a full year until the license expires.

3. Change your last name: While there are many opinions on this issue, some people choose to change their last name after they get married. It’s suggested to do this right away so that the new last name can be used for other paperwork.

Just because the new name was used on the marriage license doesn’t mean it has officially changed. Phillips County Clerk and Recorder Beth Zilla said it’s important for people to know that they need to change the name with a Social Security office first before they can change it on their driver’s license. A lot of people have made that mistake, but Zilla thinks couples are starting to catch on.

Since you can’t complete the application online, it’s good to remember that there’s a Social Security office in North Platte as well as in Greeley. You’ll need certain documents to prove your age, identity, etc., so call or read online before you head over there.

Newlywed Hannah Krening of Holyoke reminded brides that they can also print out the paperwork from the Social Security website and mail it instead of making the trip and standing in long lines.

And just remember that if you’re going on a honeymoon right after your wedding, use your maiden name on the plane tickets because you won’t have your new ID yet.

4. Update documents: Whether or not you changed your last name, there’s a long list of documents that you’ll want to update after the wedding. If you have an address change, you’ll want to note that as well.

Tell your employer so they can help you update tax documents, insurance, payroll, retirement accounts, etc.

A name/address change is also important in regard to the postal service, passports, bank accounts, credit cards, utilities, voter registration, newspapers/magazines and more. You’ll find that you will be updating accounts for months or even years with every visit to the hospital, the dentist, the vet and others.

Some processes are trickier than others, so you will want to have your new driver’s license, Social Security card, marriage certificate and other documents on hand when you attempt to make changes.

5. Merge accounts: Again, this is personal preference, but many couples choose to combine their accounts once they are married. This can include everything from having one single bank account to adding each other’s names to ownership documents for vehicles and property. If you have a will, you’ll want to update that as well.

“Joining bank accounts is a MUST right away,” said Sara Krueger of Holyoke. She also suggested newlyweds take a class called Financial Peace University within the first three months (or read “The Total Money Makeover” if the class isn’t offered). “It set us up for success from the beginning and also alleviated any potential money fights before they started.”

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